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SUMMARY:We Care
DESCRIPTION:An evidence-based program for parents/ caregivers who have a recently diagnosed child with neurodivergence\, Autism or are waiting for a diagnosis or have a child with any developmental differences \n\n\n\nThe time after a diagnosis can be challenging for families. You might have many unanswered questions relating to the diagnosis or in general. \n\n\n\n\nWhat does the future look like? \n\n\n\nWhat does this mean for my child? \n\n\n\nWhat does this mean for my family? \n\n\n\nWhat is the NDIS\, and how can I best use NDIS best to help my child and look after my family’s quality of life? \n\n\n\n\nHaving concerns about your child’s development can have a significant impact on parents and all family members. It can impact the quality of life of everyone if timely support is not provided. \n\n\n\n\n\nCome along to discuss and learn about:  \n\n\n\n\nThe evidence-based resources and information about the diagnosis \n\n\n\nHow to set goals for your child that are meaningful \n\n\n\nHow to further understand your child’s diagnosis and gain additional support across various areas \n\n\n\nHow to navigate the NDIS and promote your child’s development and progress and a chance to talk to other parents and professionals \n\n\n\nHow to look after your well-being while you are looking after your child/ren \n\n\n\nThis session will also provide you with opportunities for chats with other parents and professionals who can help answer your questions related to Autism. \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?Parents\, primary carers and family members of children recently diagnosed with Autism/ neurodivergent diagnoses or waiting for a diagnosis.  \n\n\n\nWhile this session focuses on intervention research for children with autism\, the findings are consistent with support for all children with developmental differences.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhenWeekly online sessions over three weeks. Each session runs for 2 hours. Because each session builds on the previous week\, participants are expected to attend all three sessions.Saturdays\, 7 November to 21 November 20262 pm to 4 pm (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\nWhereOnline via Zoom. This program is open to families anywhere in Australia. Joining instructions will be emailed before the program begins. If you require accessibility support\, please let us know 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\nRSVPPlease RSVP to secure your place.Places are limited. To help create a consistent and supportive group experience\, participants will be asked to confirm they can attend all three sessions. The group will proceed once at least seven 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nDr. Anoo Bhopti – Program lead and developer; Senior Occupational Therapist and Researcher Anoo is a family-centred paediatric occupational therapist\, a researcher\, a senior lecturer and a practising clinician. She works at Monash University and at Posity and is an affiliate at Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre. Lynne Wood – Parent Support Person and Independent Support Co-ordinator (NDIS)Mel Osmotherly – Parent support person \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. We Care is for parents and carers of children who have recently been diagnosed with autism\, a neurodevelopmental condition or developmental delay. The program provides practical information and support to help you understand your child’s development\, set meaningful goals\, navigate the NDIS and look after your family’s wellbeing. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Can both parents or carers attend?Yes. We welcome parents\, carers and other family members to attend together. If more than one person plans to attend\, please state this in the registration.  			\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. However\, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed when participating in a group setting\, as other participants are responsible for maintaining privacy outside the sessions. Facilitators are also required to follow mandatory reporting and duty of care obligations where there are concerns about safety or wellbeing. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Are the sessions recorded?Sessions are recordet 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 group discussions confidential. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Do you offer make-up sessions if I can’t make one?Unfortunately\, make-up sessions are not available. Each session builds on the previous week\, so participants are expected to attend all three sessions.If you miss a session\, your facilitator may be able to provide a brief overview of the content covered. If you miss one of the foundational sessions\, you may be asked to complete the program in a future group to ensure you receive the full benefit of the course. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Do I need to have my camera on?Yes. Participants are asked to keep their camera on throughout the program. This helps create a connected group experience and allows facilitators to confirm attendance for participants seeking a Certificate of Completion.If you are unable to keep your camera on for any reason\, please discuss this with the facilitator or event organiser before the program begins so we can explore available options with you.   			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Do I get a certificate at the end?Yes. Participants who attend all sessions and keep their camera on throughout the program will receive a Certificate of Completion.If you are unable to keep your camera on\, we may be able to provide a letter confirming your attendance on specific dates and times instead. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Can professionals attend this program?This program is 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\nMore about the programLearn more about the  We Care Workshop programContact detailsFor more information or if you have any questions\, please contact Mana\, Learning Together Manager\, at mana@plumtree.org.au\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.
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