Plumtree

Tuning in to kids | Course
2026-08-05 19:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Sydney)
Foster your child’s emotional development.

Tuning in to KidsTM is an evidence-based program that helps you support your child in developing emotional intelligence.

You’ll learn skills in emotion coaching—recognizing, understanding, and managing both your and your child’s emotions. When children develop these skills, they’re better equipped to handle life’s ups and downs.

In this program, you’ll learn to:

Tune in to your child’s emotions and understand their emotional experience.

Communicate with your child in ways that build connection.

Use new strategies to manage tricky moments.

Support your child in managing their emotions and handling conflict.

Our online sessions are interactive and designed to create a safe, supportive space for everyone. Recordings are not shared.

This program is for

Parents, primary carers and family members of children aged 4-12 years. While Tuning in to Kids is not a disability-specific program, it will provide families with an opportunity to use the approach to their child’s specific needs.

When

Weekly online sessions across seven weeks.Each session is 2 hours, and attending all sessions is required.From Wednesday 5 August to Wednesday 16 September 2026, 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm AEDT/ NSW, ACT, VIC and TAS timePlease adjust for your own time zone if needed.

Where

The event will be delivered online via Zoom. Families from anywhere in Australia are welcome to join. Instructions will be emailed to you closer to the event date.If you need accessibility support, please let us know when you register.

Cost

Free

RSVP

Please RSVP to secure your place.The group will only go ahead if at least six participants confirm they will attend the full seven-session program.

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Your facilitator

Melo Kalemkeridis, a trained peer worker and parent raising a child with a disability.

To provide personalised support, we ask families to enrol in one course per term, helping us focus on helping each family reach their goals.

Additional info

More about the programLearn more about the Tuning in to kids program.Certificate of CompletionTo receive a certificate of attendance, we kindly ask that participants have their cameras on for all sessions. This helps us confirm your attendance and engagement so that we can provide you with your certificate.Contact detailsFor more information or questions, feel free to contact Mana (Learning Together Manager) mana@plumtree.org.auProfessionalsAt this time, we cannot accommodate professionals in this program. Please feel free to share our course details with the families you support.FundingPlumtree’s free programs are funded through the NSW Department of Education Start Strong Pathways program.

Plumtree is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation that helps families thrive. Trusted for 40 years, we work alongside children and families in the early years to build confidence, capability and inclusion. Plumtree provides therapy and specialist support for children from birth to 8 years in everyday settings — at home, in the community, online or at our Marrickville centre.

We also offer free playgroups, workshops and programs for all families, along with an inclusive preschool where children of all abilities learn together.

Our work is co-designed with families, including programs like Now & Next and Pictability, and we partner with organisations and government to build more inclusive communities.
