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SUMMARY:Libraries community of practice
DESCRIPTION:Sharing ideas to strengthen inclusion in community libraries \n\n\n\nHow can we make public libraries more inclusive? Join us for our community of practice sessions.  \n\n\n\nThis is an opportunity for library staff to connect\, celebrate achievements and spark new ideas on supporting children with a disability or developmental delay and their families.  \n\n\n\nThese sessions take place once every quarter. After you register once\, you will automatically receive an invitation to each quarterly meeting. You are welcome to join any session that suits you. \n\n\n\nYour voice and insight are invaluable in shaping a more welcoming experience for everyone at the library.  \n\n\n\n\n\nDuring this session\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nLearn from and support each other\n\n\n\nCollaborate to create positive change \n\n\n\nKeep the momentum of inclusion going \n\n\n\nIdentify and choose topics where you can best support each other (for example\, troubleshooting a social narrative or story)\n\n\n\n\nImportant: Please complete the Building inclusion in libraries eLearning modules before attending. \n\n\n\nOur online sessions are interactive and designed to create a safe\, supportive space for everyone. Recordings are not shared. \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\nThese sessions are for\n\n\n\nAll public library staff \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen\n\n\n\nThursday 10 September 2026; 12.30pm to 1.15pm AEST/ NSW\, ACT\, VIC and TAS timePlease adjust for your own time zone if needed \n\n\n\nPlease noteOnce you register\, you will automatically receive invitations to future quarterly sessions. You are welcome to join any session that suits you\, and you can unsubscribe at any time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere\n\n\n\nOnline via Zoom. Join us from anywhere in AustraliaInstructions will be sent by email before the event.If you need accessibility support\, please let us know when you register. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\nFree \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlyer\n\n\n\nView | Download | Share \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour facilitators\n\n\n\nRob Thomson\, State Library of NSW visiting scholar and library ambassador and Marie\, trained parent-peer worker at Plumtree. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional info \n\n\n\n\n\nLog in detailsOnce registered\, we’ll send you more details\, including the link to join the session\, as the event approaches. Please make sure you have a stable internet connection for the best experience\, you have a good internet connection for a smooth experience.Contact detailsFor more information\, please feel free to contact Marg\, Libraries project manager\, at margaret@plumtree.org.auFundingThe Libraries as Community Connectors project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing.\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlumtree is a not-for-profit\, community-based organisation that helps families thrive.  \n\n\n\nTrusted for over 40 years\, we provide free centre-based playgroups and online parent education workshops. We also provide therapies and support for children aged birth to 8 years with a disability or developmental delay and their families. At Plumtree Preschool\, children of all abilities and cultural backgrounds learn together and begin to understand the value of inclusive communities.  \n\n\n\nOur award-winning\, evidence-based programs and resources help families take control of their own learning and achieve positive outcomes. Plumtree’s passionate\, culturally diverse team of specialists work from the heart in a caring environment where families feel respected and informed. 
URL:https://www.plumtree.org.au/event/libraries-community-of-practice_t326/
CATEGORIES:Libraries as Community Connectors,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Let’s talk about… Building relationships for a thriving family
DESCRIPTION:Let’s explore how to foster positive family outcomes through relationship health. \n\n\n\nOur relationships shape many of the moments we share as a family. One of the most important is the relationship we have with our partner. Like anything important\, it can need a little time and attention to stay strong. \n\n\n\nWith the busyness of daily life\, it’s easy for connection to slip into the background. This session offers a chance to pause\, reflect and reconnect with what matters most to you\, your relationship and your family. \n\n\n\nWhen parents feel supported and connected\, it can have a positive flow-on for the whole family. Communication plays a big part in this\, along with understanding what helps you feel close\, heard and on the same page. \n\n\n\nThis workshop offers practical ideas and a positive space to reflect\, refresh and strengthen your connection as you move towards your shared hopes for your family. \n\n\n\n\n\nCome along to discuss and explore: \n\n\n\n\nSimple ways to reflect on what’s important to you\n\n\n\nHow to build a shared vision for your relationship and family\n\n\n\nThe Relationship T.H.R.I.L.L.S. framework\n\n\n\n\nYou’re welcome to join in as much or as little as feels right for you. There is no expectation to share personal experiences with the group. \n\n\n\n*This session was previously named “Relationship growth” \n\n\n\nThe ‘Let’s talk about…’ sessions are designed by families for families to discuss various topics and learn together. They are facilitated by trained parent-peer workers raising a child with developmental delay or disability. \n\n\n\nOur online sessions are interactive and designed to create a safe\, supportive space for everyone. Recordings are not shared. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is for\n\n\n\nParents\, primary carers and family members of children aged 0-12 years \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen\n\n\n\nThursday 17 September; 8pm to 9.30pm AEST/ NSW\, ACT\, VIC and TAS timePlease adjust for your time zone if needed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\nFree \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to secure your place.Sessions may be cancelled if fewer than four confirmed participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlyer\n\n\n\nView | Share | Download \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTestimonials\n\n\n\nI loved it that\, not only I gained some new information but\, it was explained in a way that helped me reflect it withing my relationship and guided me to articulate what is important to me and why it is… and how to do it. Wow!Company NameLoved the exercise with the questions. Looking forward to do it with my partner. It will be so helpful to us.Company NameIt helped me recognize and appreciate a lot more the contribution that my parter makes to our family life and also equipped me with strategies and ideas for improving and maintaining our relationship.  Company Name\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour facilitator\n\n\n\nMelo Kalemkeridis\, a trained peer worker and parent raising a child with a disability. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional info \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLog in detailsAfter registering\, you’ll receive more details closer to the session date\, including the link to join. A stable internet connection is required for participation.Contact detailsFor more information or questions\, feel free to contact Mana (Parent Learning Manager) mana@plumtree.org.auProfessional developmentAt 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.\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlumtree is a not-for-profit\, community-based organisation that helps families thrive.  \n\n\n\nTrusted for over 40 years\, we provide free centre-based playgroups and online parent education workshops. We also provide therapies and support for children aged birth to 8 years with a disability or developmental delay and their families. At Plumtree Preschool\, children of all abilities and cultural backgrounds learn together and begin to understand the value of inclusive communities.  \n\n\n\nOur award-winning\, evidence-based programs and resources help families take control of their own learning and achieve positive outcomes. Plumtree’s passionate\, culturally diverse team of specialists work from the heart in a caring environment where families feel respected and informed. 
URL:https://www.plumtree.org.au/event/lta-building-relationships-for-a-thriving-family/
CATEGORIES:Let's talk about series,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Essential ingredients for running parent/caregiver support groups
DESCRIPTION:Creating meaningful spaces where families feel heard\, valued and connected \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor professionals who want to design and facilitate supportive\, respectful and engaging groups for parents and caregivers of children with disability or developmental delay. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis will be a practical and interactive workshop led by presenters who have codesigned the parent/caregiver groups We Care and Now & Next with families . Participants will be introduced to a simple planning tool for designing parent and caregiver support groups and will have the opportunity to try it out during the session.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe workshop will include theory\,  discussion and time to begin applying the ideas to a real or possible group in their own setting. \n\n\n\nOur online sessions are interactive and designed to create a safe\, supportive space for everyone. Recordings are not shared. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn this session\, participants will explore how to: \n\n\n\n\nuse a practical planning tool for parent and caregiver support groups\n\n\n\ncreate groups where parents feel heard\, respected and included\n\n\n\nsupport peer connection and shared learning\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will leave with practical ideas\, useful resources and a planning approach they can use when designing or facilitating parent and caregiver support groups. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipant feedback \n\n\n\n\n“A really practical tool that can be used in planning a group. A good balance of theory and practical information.” \n\n\n\n“It felt like we needed more time to plan\, but actually it made us get into it and gave us an example we can use in our future planning.” \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\nThis session is for\n\n\n\n\nProfessionals who support parents and carers of children with disability or developmental delay \n\n\n\nTherapists\, educators\, and practitioners who want to design and deliver meaningful caregiver support workshops \n\n\n\nEarly childhood professionals who are passionate about strengthening outcomes for families through evidence-based group programs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday 18 September 2026;1pm to 4pm AEST/ NSW\, ACT\, VIC and TAS timePlease adjust for your own time zone if needed \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\n\n\n\nWhere\n\n\n\nDelivered online via Zoom. Join us from anywhere in Australia!Instructions will be emailed to you closer to the event date.If you need accessibility support\, please let us know when you register. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\n$250See refund policy below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlyer\n\n\n\nView | Download | Share \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour facilitators\n\n\n\nSylvana Mahmic\, CEO of Plumtree Children’s Services and Dr Anoo Bhopti\, Program Lead and Developer\, Senior Occupational Therapist and Researcher at Monash University and Posity\, and affiliate at Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional info \n\n\n\n\n\nRefund PolicyNo refund available with less than 24 hours notice.25% refund available up to 7 days prior to the event50% refund available up to 14 days prior to the event100% refund available up to 28 days prior to the event.Log in detailsOnce registered\, we’ll send you more details\, including the link to join the session\, as the event date approaches. Please make sure you have a stable internet connection for the best experience\, you have a good internet connection for a smooth experience.Contact detailsFor more information\, please feel free to contact Mana\, Communication and Education manager mana@plumtree.org.au\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlumtree is a not-for-profit\, community-based organisation that helps families thrive.  \n\n\n\nTrusted for 40 years\, we provide free centre-based playgroups and online parent education workshops. We also provide therapies and support for children aged birth to 8 years with a disability or developmental delay and their families. At Plumtree Preschool\, children of all abilities and cultural backgrounds learn together and begin to understand the value of inclusive communities.  \n\n\n\nOur award-winning\, evidence-based programs and resources help families take control of their own learning and achieve positive outcomes. Plumtree’s passionate\, culturally diverse team of specialists work from the heart in a caring environment where families feel respected and informed. 
URL:https://www.plumtree.org.au/event/parent-support-group-essentials/
CATEGORIES:Professionals,Workshop
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