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SUMMARY:Getting ready for school: The school experience panel
DESCRIPTION:Insights and tips from parents for a smooth transition to school \n\n\n\nStarting school is an exciting milestone for families. It marks the beginning of a new chapter as children take their first steps into formal education. \n\n\n\nThis session is designed for families preparing their child for this important transition. It’s a valuable opportunity to hear directly from parents who have already supported their child to start school. \n\n\n\nOur parent panel will share their diverse experiences\, including:– Mainstream schools– Support schools– Delayed school commencement \n\n\n\nThey’ll offer insights on:– How they chose the right school or setting for their child– Strategies they used to support a smooth transition– How they’ve built and maintained positive\, collaborative relationships with their child’s school \n\n\n\n\n\nCome along to explore: \n\n\n\n\nDifferent school options\n\n\n\nWhat each setting can offer your child\n\n\n\nPractical tips and reflections from families who’ve been there\n\n\n\n\nThere will also be time for questions\, so you can ask about what matters most to your family. \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 session is for\n\n\n\nParents\, primary carers and family members of children with developmental concerns\, delays or disabilities starting school in 2027 \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\nTuesday 16 June 20267 pm to 9 pm 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\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 really appreciated the openness of the session and how relatable the stories were. It was so valuable to hear from different families and feel connected through shared experiencesCompany NameThis workshop gave me great ideas and new options to look into for my child. The examples shared were practical and relevant—exactly what I neededJohn Doe Company NameThe mix of family stories and professional insights was very helpful. The session felt thoughtful and supportive\, with plenty of time for questions and reflection.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\nJulie Cowmeadow\, Senior Speech Pathologist at Plumtree\, alongside a panel of parents. \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\nYour privacy and participation matterAll our online sessions are interactive and are recorded for internal supervision purposes only. To respect everyone’s privacy and confidentiality\, these recordings are not shared with families or outside our organisation. We encourage you to attend the live session so you can get the most out of the information and have the opportunity to ask questions.Log 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 details    For more information or questions\, feel free to contact Mana (Learning Together Manager) mana@plumtree.org.auProfessionals 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\n\n\n\n\nPlumtree 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. \n\n\n\nWe also offer free playgroups\, workshops and programs for all families\, along with an inclusive preschool where children of all abilities learn together. \n\n\n\nOur 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.
URL:https://www.plumtree.org.au/event/school-readiness-school-experience/
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SUMMARY:Connecting with your child through photography
DESCRIPTION:Encourage your child to express themselves with PhotoVoice… and have fun! \n\n\n\nWhat community activities do young children with a disability or developmental delay enjoy at the library or in their communities? Let them show you with their photos! \n\n\n\nSome children are better at expressing their likes or dislikes through images instead of words. In this two-part workshop\, learn to use PhotoVoice: an activity where you encourage your child to take photos of activities and places they enjoy\, or do not like and find challenging.We would like to focus this session on outings to libraries (though not exclusively). \n\n\n\nFamilies who have done PhotoVoice say that it helped their child become more confident in expressing themselves and making their own choices. \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\nCome along to explore: \n\n\n\n\nHow PhotoVoice enhances family engagement\n\n\n\nWhat photos can your child take\n\n\n\nDescribing the photos in your child’s voice\n\n\n\nHow to upload the photos\n\n\n\n\nIn the second session\, parents can ask further questions about this project and discuss their picture-taking experience. \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\nSpecial offer\n\n\n\nRegister and attend both sessions to receive a FREE small digital camera so your child can continue to enjoy taking photos after attending the workshop! (Available to families based in Australia only) \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\nThe workshop is exclusively for parents; you’ll gain all the insights you need to share with your child afterwards. We’re especially excited to learn how children experience their local library. Parents\, family members and primary carers of children aged 0–12 years who have a disability\, developmental delay\, are neurodivergent or if 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\nWhen\n\n\n\nSession 1: Thursday 18 June; 7.30 pm to 9 pm AEDTSession 2: Thursday 23 July 2026; 8 pm to 9 pm AEDTPlease 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\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\nWhere\n\n\n\nDelivered 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\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\n\n\nYour hosts\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\n\n\nAdditional info \n\n\n\n\n\nYour privacy and participation matterAll our online sessions are interactive and are recorded for internal supervision purposes only. To respect everyone’s privacy and confidentiality\, these recordings are not shared with families or outside our organisation. We encourage you to attend the live session so you can get the most out of the information and have the opportunity to ask questions.Log 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 (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.\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. 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. \n\n\n\nWe also offer free playgroups\, workshops and programs for all families\, along with an inclusive preschool where children of all abilities learn together. \n\n\n\nOur 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.
URL:https://www.plumtree.org.au/event/photovoice_library_t226/
CATEGORIES:Early Learning and Play,Workshop
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