BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Plumtree - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Plumtree X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.plumtree.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Plumtree REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260729T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261216T130000 DTSTAMP:20260930T005144Z CREATED:20260602T031826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T005144Z UID:69934-1785322800-1797426000@www.plumtree.org.au SUMMARY:MyTime Marrickville DESCRIPTION:Connecting parents with their peers \n\n\n\nMyTime is a free peer support program for parents and carers of children with disability\, developmental delay\, concerns about their development\, or a chronic medical condition.It’s a regular meeting place where you can take a break from appointments and daily demands\, connect with other parents and carers\, share experiences\, ask questions\, and explore information and support together. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMembers help shape the group by suggesting discussion topics and activities based on what’s important to them. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMyTime Marrickville is facilitated by parent peer workers who have lived experience raising children with disability or developmental delay. \n\n\n\n\n\nAt MyTime\, you can look forward to: \n\n\n\n\nChat over tea or coffee – in some sessions\, parents and carers catch up\, talk about their week\, and share ideas\, experiences\, and practical tips.\n\n\n\nLearn something new – some sessions include discussions led by the facilitator or a guest speaker on topics chosen by group members.\n\n\n\nTake time for yourself – occasionally the group will try activities that support relaxation and wellbeing.\n\n\n\nBuild connections with other families who understand some of the joys and challenges of raising a child with additional support needs.\n\n\n\n\nDid you know we also offer a Vietnamese-speaking MyTime group? If you would like to connect with other parents and carers in a Vietnamese-speaking environment\, you are welcome to join our MyTime Vietnamese group \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho can attend?Parents\, family members and primary carers of children aged 0–18 years who have a disability\, developmental delay\, are neurodivergent\, have chronic medical conditions or where there are concerns about their development. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhenFive fortnightly sessions during school terms\, each running for two hours.All sessions run from 11am to 1pm AEDT (NSW\, ACT\, VIC and TAS).You’re welcome to attend any session. During registration\, you can let us know which sessions you’d like to join. \n\n\n\nWhile we offer suggested discussion topics\, you’re always welcome to bring along questions\, experiences\, or topics that matter to you. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday 21 October | What our children teach us \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday 4 November |  Looking after yourself while caring for your family \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday 18 November | Supporting your child through big feelings and meltdowns \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday 2 December | Building supportive relationships around your family \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday 16 December | Making the holidays more sensory-friendly \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChildmindingChildminding is available for preschool-aged children\, depending on bookings and availability. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhereSessions are held face-to-face at Plumtree’s Marrickville housePlumtree Children’s Services19 Yabsley Avenue\, Marrickville\, NSW\, 2204 If you’re not based in Sydney or can’t attend in person\, you’re welcome to join online. Simply select the “Joining online” option when registering. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostFree \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlyerView | Download | Share \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently asked question \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is MyTime a playgroup?No. MyTime is a peer support group for parents\, family members and carers.The focus is on providing a space for adults to connect with other families\, share experiences\, discuss topics that matter to them and access information and support.Childminding for preschool-aged children is available by booking and subject to availability. Babies and younger children are welcome to stay with their parent or carer during the session. \n \n \n \n \n \n First time attending?If this is your first MyTime session\, please select the New MyTime Member ticket when registering. Returning members only need to let us know they plan to attend. \n \n \n \n \n \n Is childminding accessible?Yes. Childminding is available for preschool-aged children by booking and subject to availability.Babies and younger children are welcome to stay with their parent or carer during the session. Please check in with our staff when you register. \n \n \n \n \n \n Is the venue accessible?Yes. Our Marrickville premises are wheelchair accessible and include accessible toilet facilities.We also use visual supports and Key Word Sign to help create a welcoming environment for families.If you have any accessibility requirements\, please contact us before the session so we can discuss how we can support your participation. \n \n \n \n \n \n What happens at MyTime?Each MyTime session is shaped by the interests and experiences of the families attending.MyTime offers a relaxed space to meet other parents and carers\, share experiences\, discuss topics that matter to families and connect with people who understand.Sessions may include guest speakers\, group discussions or wellbeing activities. \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need to attend every session?No. Families are welcome to attend as often as suits them.You’re welcome to join any session throughout the term. If you decide you won’t be attending anymore\, we’d appreciate you letting us know so we can keep our records up to date and plan for the group. \n \n \n \n \n \n What if we arrive late?That’s absolutely fine. We understand that getting out the door with young children can be unpredictable. Families are welcome to join the session whenever they arrive. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about the programLearn more about MyTimeContact detailsFor more information or if you have any questions\, please contact Mana\, Learning Together Manager\, at mana@plumtree.org.auFundingMyTime is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services through Playgroup NSW. Visit www.dss.gov.au for more information.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout PlumtreePlumtree is a not-for-profit\, community-based organisation that helps families thrive. For more than 40 years\, we’ve worked in partnership with families to support children to learn\, participate and thrive. Through therapy\, parenting programs\, playgroups\, workshops and inclusive education\, we help build confidence\, capability and strong communities where all children belong. URL:https://www.plumtree.org.au/event/mytime-peer-support-fy2627-2/ CATEGORIES:MyTime,Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.plumtree.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/150px-Blog.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR