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SUMMARY:Towards Toileting Independence
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for toilet training \n\n\n\nHelping your child become independent with using the toilet is a big step. It involves motor skills\, language\, and thinking. This workshop introduces families to toilet training and offers a chance to troubleshoot common questions before you get started. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease note: If your school-aged child is not yet toilet trained after many attempts\, you may need extra help from an incontinence nurse. This workshop is for families just starting out with toilet training and may not meet your needs. \n\n\n\nFor more support\, contact the Continence Foundation of Australia at 1800 330 066. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn:  \n\n\n\n\nHow to know when your child is ready for toilet training\n\n\n\nThe key skills your child needs to succeed\n\n\n\nHow to set up the right environment for success\n\n\n\nTips on staying positive throughout the process\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\nWho is it for?For parents\, carers and family members of children aged 0 to 8 years.This workshop was designed with children with disability or developmental delays in mind; however\, many of the strategies are relevant to all children. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhenTuesday\, 1 December 20267.30pm to 9.30pm (NSW\, ACT\, VIC and TAS) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhereDelivered 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\nCostFree \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVPPlease RSVP to secure your place.To help create a consistent and supportive group experience\, participants will be asked to confirm they can attend. The session will proceed once at least four participants have confirmed their commitment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlyerView | 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\nThe resources were incredibly helpful\, from the fact sheets and equipment ideas to the videos and links. Everything was clear\, practical and so thorough.Company NameThe facilitators explained everything beautifully\, with tips\, visuals and guidance that felt genuinely supportive and relevant to our family.John Doe Company NameBeing able to hear real stories and experiences from others made such a difference. It reminded me that we’re not alone in the challenges or the winJohn Doe 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators Karen\, Occupational Therapist and Daniel\, Behaviour Consultant and Early Childhood Teacher. \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 this program suitable for parents of children with disability or developmental delay?Yes. This workshop was designed with children with disability or developmental delay in mind. It focuses on the skills children need for toilet training and practical strategies families can use at home.Many of the ideas discussed are also relevant for families of typically developing children who are preparing to start toilet training. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			My child has had several unsuccessful toilet training attempts. Is this workshop right for me?This workshop is designed for families who are preparing to begin toilet training or are in the early stages of the process.If your school-aged child is not yet toilet trained after multiple attempts\, you may benefit from more specialised support from a continence professional. You can contact the Continence Foundation of Australia on 1800 330 066 for advice and support. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			How do I join the online sessions?After registering\, you’ll receive an automated confirmation email with the Zoom link and joining instructions. If you can’t find the email\, please check your junk or spam folder.We will also send you a reminder closer to the event date. You’ll need a stable internet connection and a device that can access Zoom. The recording of the workshop will not be shared with participants. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Are the sessions recorded?This workshop may be recorded for internal training and quality assurance purposes only. Recordings are not shared with participants or used for any public purpose.To help create a safe and respectful environment\, participants are asked to keep any personal information shared during the workshop confidential 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Do I need to participate in discussions?You are 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.We encourage participants to take part in discussions and reflections where they feel comfortable. Many people find it helpful to listen\, reflect and take away ideas that are relevant to their own family. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Is this service confidential?Yes. Facilitators maintain confidentiality and ask all participants to respect the privacy of others in the group. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Can professionals attend this session?At this time\, this program is available for parents\, carers and family members only. We are unable to accommodate professionals in this group. If you work with families\, please feel free to share information about the program with those you support. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact detailsFor more information or if you have any questions\, please contact Mana\, Learning Together Manager\, at mana@plumtree.org.auFundingPlumtree’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\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/toileting-independence_t416/
CATEGORIES:Health and Daily Life,Workshop
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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 find it easier to share their interests\, preferences and experiences through images instead of words. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn this two-part workshop\, learn to use PhotoVoice\, a simple activity where your child takes photos of things that matter to them. The photos become a starting point for conversations\, helping you learn more about your child’s interests\, preferences\, experiences and perspective. \n\n\n\nFamilies who have done PhotoVoice say it helped them learn more about their child’s interests and perspective. Some also noticed their child becoming more confident in expressing themselves and making choices. \n\n\n\n\n\nCome along to explore: \n\n\n\n\nHow PhotoVoice can support connection and conversation\n\n\n\nWhat your child might choose to photograph\n\n\n\nListening to the stories behind the photos\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn the second session\, parents can reflect on their PhotoVoice experience\, share what they discovered\, ask questions and learn from other families. \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 offerRegister and attend both sessions to rreceive 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\nWho can attend?This workshop is for parents\, carers and family members; you’ll gain all the insights you need to share with your child afterwards. 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\nWhenSession 1: Thursday 10 December; 7.30 pm to 9 pm AESTSession 2: Thursday 4 February 2027; 8 pm to 9 pm AEST (NSW\, ACT\, VIC and TAS) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhereDelivered 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\nRSVPPlease RSVP to secure your place.To help create a consistent and supportive group experience\, participants will be asked to confirm they can attend.The session will proceed once at least four participants have confirmed their commitment. \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 | 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitatorMelo 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\nFrequently asked question \n\n\n\n			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Is this a photography skills workshop?No. This workshop is not about learning photography techniques or taking perfect photos.PhotoVoice uses photography as a tool for connection and communication. The focus is on what your child chooses to photograph\, the stories behind the photos and the conversations they create. You do not need any photography experience to participate. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Do I need a camera?No. Most families use a phone\, tablet or any camera they already have at home.Families who register and attend both sessions will receive a free small digital camera for their child to continue exploring PhotoVoice after the workshop (available to families based in Australia only). 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Do I need to attend both sessions?Yes. This workshop is delivered over two sessions\, and registration automatically enrols you in both.The sessions build on each other. The first session introduces PhotoVoice and gives you practical ideas to try with your child. The second session provides an opportunity to reflect on your experience\, ask questions and learn from other families.Families who attend both sessions will also receive a free small digital camera (available to families based in Australia only). 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			How do I join the online sessions?After registering\, you’ll receive an automated confirmation email with the Zoom link and joining instructions. If you can’t find the email\, please check your junk or spam folder.We will also send you a reminder closer to the event date. You’ll need a stable internet connection and a device that can access Zoom. The recording of the workshop will not be shared with participants. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Is this sessions recorded?This session may be recorded for internal training and quality assurance purposes only. Recordings are not shared with participants or used for any public purpose.To help create a safe and respectful environment\, participants are asked to keep any personal information shared during the workshop confidential 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Do I need to participate in discussions?You are 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.We encourage participants to take part in discussions and reflections where they feel comfortable. Many people find it helpful to listen\, reflect and take away ideas that are relevant to their own family. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Is this service confidential?Yes. Facilitators maintain confidentiality and ask all participants to respect the privacy of others in the group. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Can professionals attend this session?At this time\, this program is available for parents\, carers and family members only. We are unable to accommodate professionals in this group. If you work with families\, please feel free to share information about the program with those you support. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact detailsFor more information or if you have any questions\, please contact Mana\, Learning Together Manager\, at mana@plumtree.org.auFundingPlumtree’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\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/photovoice_t426/
CATEGORIES:Early Learning and Play,Workshop
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