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SUMMARY:Now & Next School
DESCRIPTION:Support your child to thrive at school and develop effective learning goals with educators.   \n\n\n\nEncouraging children to become independent young adults and voice their opinions is an important role for parents. How can we nurture this at school for relevant and achievable learning outcomes for children with disability or developmental delay?  \n\n\n\nParents’ opinions are usually included in developing learning plans with educators\, but without the child’s participation\, the goals developed may not use the child’s strengths and interests for the best outcomes. It’s never too early to start giving children opportunities to make choices.  \n\n\n\nNow & Next School is an evidence-based program to discover your child’s strengths\, coach them to make choices and enhance collaboration with educators for an effective Individual Education Plan.  \n\n\n\nThe four-session program is based on positive psychology\, the science of wellbeing and our Child Voice model (Mahmic & Janson\, 2019).  \n\n\n\n\n\nLearn about: \n\n\n\n\nAchieving better outcomes by working in partnership with educators \n\n\n\nCoaching your child to use their strengths to achieve goals \n\n\n\nPractical strategies for improving your child’s wellbeing  \n\n\n\nTaking a proactive role in developing\, review\, and strengthen your child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) \n\n\n\nFostering your child’s independent decision-making through our Child Voice model and resources \n\n\n\n\nReceive a report tailored to your child and parenting style to use in Goal Builder\, a resource you can bring to planning meetings or IEPs. It ensures that your child’s strengths and well-being are embedded in planning for good outcomes.  \n\n\n\nThis program is also ideal for parents planning their child’s transition to school. \n\n\n\nWhat is our Child Voice model?  \n\n\n\nLearn more about this initiative acknowledged by Australian and international academics\, parents of children with a disability and early childhood professionals in our blog.  \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\nThis program is for\n\n\n\nParents\, primary carers\, and family members of primary school-aged children—or children transitioning to school—who have a developmental delay or disability. We encourage registration with a partner\, co-parent or co-carer\, as working together leads to the best benefits.  \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\nWeekly online sessions across four weeks.Each session is 2 hours\, and attending all sessions is required.From Tuesday 9 June to Tuesday 30 June 2026\,8pm–10pm AEST 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\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*Free for families who have completed Now & Next\, School & Life participants\, and families currently working with us through the NDIS. Sponsored by Plumtree \n\n\n\nFor all other families$640 per person or couple ($80.06 per hour for four 2‑hour sessions).The course fee can be claimed through NDIS funding* or paid privately.You don’t need to make any payment right now. A member of our Now & Next team will contact you soon. \n\n\n\nNDIS Price Guide: Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living Skills\, Training for Carers/Parents\, Item no. 15_038_0117_1_3 \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\nBy Tuesday\, 2 JuneGroups may be cancelled if there are not enough RSVPs.In line with the NDIS Price Guide 2024–25\, we require seven days’ notice for any cancellations. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional info\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources          \n\n\n\n\n\nOnce your registration is confirmed by a Now & Next team member\, we will mail all the materials you need to participate in the program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLog in details  \n\n\n\n\n\nAfter you register\, we’ll send more details as the date approaches\, including the link to join the session. Please ensure you have a reliable internet connection to participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCertificate of Completion  \n\n\n\n\n\nTo receive a certificate of attendance\, please keep your camera on during all four sessions to confirm your attendance and engagement. We also encourage active participation in each session for the best learning experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\n\n\nWe welcome all families to fully engage in our Now & Next School program! This includes parents and carers with disabilities\, neurodiversity\, medical conditions\, or those who speak English as a second language. Please let us know how we can support your participation to make your experience a success \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact details \n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information about future course dates\, details\, or if your organization is interested in hosting Now & Next or making group bookings\, please contact the Now & Next team at eram@plumtree.org.au or call (02) 9572 8840. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo provide each family with focused support\, we ask that families enrol in one course per term.This approach helps us give our full attention to helping each family reach their goals. \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/now-next-school_t226/
CATEGORIES:Parenting Program,School Readiness
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SUMMARY:Now & Next | Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Empowering families since 2015\n\n\n\nNow & Next is a free 8-week online program developed by families to support parents of children with a disability\, developmental delay or developmental concerns. \n\n\n\nThe program is facilitated by parent peer leaders who are trained to support families. Over 8 online sessions\, parents set goals\, explore possibilities and take small practical steps forward while learning alongside other families who share similar experiences.  \n\n\n\nStronger families lead to better outcomes for children. Now & Next supports families to build confidence\, develop practical strategies for their child and navigate the next steps ahead. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn Now & Next\, you will:  \n\n\n\n\nPlan strengths-based goals and take small\, practical steps to achieve them \n\n\n\nConnect with other families\, share information and learn together \n\n\n\nExplore ways to collaborate with people involved in your child’s learning to achieve goals \n\n\n\nSupport your child and family’s wellbeing with practical strategies\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\nFacilitated by parents like you\nNow & Next is facilitated by parent peer workers. These are parents raising a child with a disability or developmental delay\, who are trained to support families and also bring their knowledge and insights. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram structure\nNow & Next runs for eight weekly sessions. Each session is two hours. \n\n\n\n\nSession 1: Create a vision and explore goals for your child\, family\, and yourself using our unique Pictability™ tool. This session sets a foundation for the future.\n\n\n\nSession 2 and 3: Use our Goal to Action™ coaching tool to set and achieve three goals for you and your child. \n\n\n\nSession 4: Identify your strengths and learn how to use them to accomplish your goals.\n\n\n\nSession 5: Focus on the areas where you can make the greatest impact for your child and family’s life using the Now & Next Mindfulness colouring-in book. \n\n\n\nSession 6: Explore the concept and practices that enhance well-being. Learn how to boost the well-being for your child and family. \n\n\n\nSession 7: Develop skills for partnering with professionals and creating positive relationships\, enhancing your personal agency\, well-being\, and family resilience.\n\n\n\nSession 8: Review your resources and practice applying them in various scenarios for the best outcomes.\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\nInternationally acclaimed\nLaunched in 2015\, Now & Next is now being delivered in Australia\, New Zealand\, Finland\, Canada\, Singapore\, Croatia and Albania.  \n\n\n\nFrom our surveys\, 97% of families who completed Now & Next say they would recommend the 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\nWho is this program for\n\n\n\nParents\, 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\nWeekly online sessions; Eight sessions\, 2 hours eachAttendance at all sessions is required.From Sunday 2 August to Sunday 20 September\,12pm–2pm 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\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\nNow & Next is free for all families in Australia as part of a research collaboration between the University of New South Wales\, the University of Melbourne\, Monash University and Plumtree. The program is valued at AUD $1\,280. \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\nby Wednesday 22 JulyGroups are subject to cancellation due to low RSVP \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\nTo provide personalised support\, we ask families to enrol in one course per term\, helping us focus on helping each family reach their goals. \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\n\n\n\n\nResources          \n\n\n\n\n\nOnce your registration is confirmed by a Now & Next team member\, we will mail all the materials you need to participate in the program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLog in details  \n\n\n\n\n\nOnce registered\, we will provide further details closer to the date\, including the link to join the session. You will need a good internet connection to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCertificate of Completion  \n\n\n\n\n\nTo receive a certificate of attendance\, you must have your camera on for all eight sessions to confirm your attendance and engagement. We encourage active participation in each session for the best learning experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\n\n\nWe want all families to fully engage in our Now & Next program\, and everyone is welcome! This includes parents or carers with disabilities\, neurodiversity\, medical conditions\, or those who speak English as a second language. Let us know how we can support your participation to ensure a successful experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact details \n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information about future course dates\, details\, or if your organization is interested in hosting Now & Next or making group bookings\, please contact the Now & Next team at nowandnext@plumtree.org.au or call (02) 9572 8840. \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/now-next-sunday_t326/
CATEGORIES:Course,Now and Next,Parenting Program
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SUMMARY:Now & Next | Monday
DESCRIPTION:Empowering families since 2015\n\n\n\nNow & Next is a free 8-week online program developed by families to support parents of children with a disability\, developmental delay or developmental concerns. \n\n\n\nThe program is facilitated by parent peer leaders who are trained to support families. Over 8 online sessions\, parents set goals\, explore possibilities and take small practical steps forward while learning alongside other families who share similar experiences.  \n\n\n\nStronger families lead to better outcomes for children. Now & Next supports families to build confidence\, develop practical strategies for their child and navigate the next steps ahead. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn Now & Next\, you will:  \n\n\n\n\nPlan strengths-based goals and take small\, practical steps to achieve them \n\n\n\nConnect with other families\, share information and learn together \n\n\n\nExplore ways to collaborate with people involved in your child’s learning to achieve goals \n\n\n\nSupport your child and family’s wellbeing with practical strategies\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\nFacilitated by parents like you\nNow & Next is facilitated by parent peer workers. These are parents raising a child with a disability or developmental delay\, who are trained to support families and also bring their knowledge and insights. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram structure\nNow & Next runs for eight weekly sessions. Each session is two hours. \n\n\n\n\nSession 1: Create a vision and explore goals for your child\, family\, and yourself using our unique Pictability™ tool. This session sets a foundation for the future.\n\n\n\nSession 2 and 3: Use our Goal to Action™ coaching tool to set and achieve three goals for you and your child.\n\n\n\nSession 4: Identify your strengths and learn how to use them to accomplish your goals.\n\n\n\nSession 5: Focus on the areas where you can make the greatest impact for your child and family’s life using the Now & Next Mindfulness colouring-in book.\n\n\n\nSession 6: Explore the concept and practices that enhance well-being. Learn how to boost the well-being for your child and family.\n\n\n\nSession 7: Develop skills for partnering with professionals and creating positive relationships\, enhancing your personal agency\, well-being\, and family resilience.\n\n\n\nSession 8: Review your resources and practice applying them in various scenarios for the best outcomes.\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\nInternationally acclaimed\nLaunched in 2015\, Now & Next is now being delivered in Australia\, New Zealand\, Finland\, Canada\, Singapore\, Croatia and Albania.  \n\n\n\nFrom our surveys\, 97% of families who completed Now & Next say they would recommend the 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\nWho is this program for\n\n\n\nParents\, 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\nWeekly online sessions; Eight sessions\, 2 hours eachAttendance at all sessions is required.From Monday 3 August to Monday 21 September\,8pm–10pm 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\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\nNow & Next is free for all families in Australia as part of a research collaboration between the University of New South Wales\, the University of Melbourne\, Monash University and Plumtree. The program is valued at AUD $1\,280. \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\nby Wednesday 22 JulyGroups are subject to cancellation due to low RSVP \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\nTo provide personalised support\, we ask families to enrol in one course per term\, helping us focus on helping each family reach their goals. \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\n\n\n\n\nResources          \n\n\n\n\n\nOnce your registration is confirmed by a Now & Next team member\, we will mail all the materials you need to participate in the program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLog in details  \n\n\n\n\n\nOnce registered\, we will provide further details closer to the date\, including the link to join the session. You will need a good internet connection to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCertificate of Completion  \n\n\n\n\n\nTo receive a certificate of attendance\, you must have your camera on for all eight sessions to confirm your attendance and engagement. We encourage active participation in each session for the best learning experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\n\n\nWe want all families to fully engage in our Now & Next program\, and everyone is welcome! This includes parents or carers with disabilities\, neurodiversity\, medical conditions\, or those who speak English as a second language. Let us know how we can support your participation to ensure a successful experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact details \n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information about future course dates\, details\, or if your organization is interested in hosting Now & Next or making group bookings\, please contact the Now & Next team at nowandnext@plumtree.org.au or call (02) 9572 8840. \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/now-next-monday_t326/
CATEGORIES:Course,Now and Next,Parenting Program
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SUMMARY:Now & Next | Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Empowering families since 2015\n\n\n\nNow & Next is a free 8-week online program developed by families to support parents of children with a disability\, developmental delay or developmental concerns. \n\n\n\nThe program is facilitated by parent peer leaders who are trained to support families. Over 8 online sessions\, parents set goals\, explore possibilities and take small practical steps forward while learning alongside other families who share similar experiences.  \n\n\n\nStronger families lead to better outcomes for children. Now & Next supports families to build confidence\, develop practical strategies for their child and navigate the next steps ahead. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn Now & Next\, you will:  \n\n\n\n\nPlan strengths-based goals and take small\, practical steps to achieve them \n\n\n\nConnect with other families\, share information and learn together \n\n\n\nExplore ways to collaborate with people involved in your child’s learning to achieve goals \n\n\n\nSupport your child and family’s wellbeing with practical strategies\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\nFacilitated by parents like you\nNow & Next is facilitated by parent peer workers. These are parents raising a child with a disability or developmental delay\, who are trained to support families and also bring their knowledge and insights. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram structure\nNow & Next runs for eight weekly sessions. Each session is two hours. \n\n\n\n\nSession 1: Create a vision and explore goals for your child\, family\, and yourself using our unique Pictability™ tool. This session sets a foundation for the future.\n\n\n\nSession 2 and 3: Use our Goal to Action™ coaching tool to set and achieve three goals for you and your child.\n\n\n\nSession 4: Identify your strengths and learn how to use them to accomplish your goals.\n\n\n\nSession 5: Focus on the areas where you can make the greatest impact for your child and family’s life using the Now & Next Mindfulness colouring-in book.\n\n\n\nSession 6: Explore the concept and practices that enhance well-being. Learn how to boost the well-being for your child and family.\n\n\n\nSession 7: Develop skills for partnering with professionals and creating positive relationships\, enhancing your personal agency\, well-being\, and family resilience.\n\n\n\nSession 8: Review your resources and practice applying them in various scenarios for the best outcomes.\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\nInternationally acclaimed\nLaunched in 2015\, Now & Next is now being delivered in Australia\, New Zealand\, Finland\, Canada\, Singapore\, Croatia and Albania. From our surveys\, 97% of families who completed Now & Next say they would recommend the 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\nWho is this program for\n\n\n\nParents\, 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\nOne session per week for 8 weeks; 2 hours each;Attendance at all eight sessions is required.From Tuesday 4 August to Tuesday 22 September; 8pm to 10pm 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\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 for families in Australia with or without NDIS funding \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\nby Wednesday 22 JulyGroups are subject to cancellation due to low RSVP \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\nTo provide personalised support\, we ask families to enrol in one course per term\, helping us focus on helping each family reach their goals. \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\n\n\n\n\nResources          \n\n\n\n\n\nOnce your registration is confirmed by a Now & Next team member\, we will mail all the materials you need to participate in the program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLog in details  \n\n\n\n\n\nOnce registered\, we will provide further details closer to the date\, including the link to join the session. You will need a good internet connection to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCertificate of Completion  \n\n\n\n\n\nTo receive a certificate of attendance\, you must have your camera on for all eight sessions to confirm your attendance and engagement. We encourage active participation in each session for the best learning experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\n\n\nWe want all families to fully engage in our Now & Next program\, and everyone is welcome! This includes parents or carers with disabilities\, neurodiversity\, medical conditions\, or those who speak English as a second language. Let us know how we can support your participation to ensure a successful experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact details \n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information about future course dates\, details\, or if your organization is interested in hosting Now & Next or making group bookings\, please contact the Now & Next team at nowandnext@plumtree.org.au or call (02) 9572 8840. \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/now-next-tuesday-t326/
CATEGORIES:Now and Next,Parenting Program
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SUMMARY:Now & Next | Thursday daytime
DESCRIPTION:Empowering families since 2015\n\n\n\nNow & Next is a free 8-week online program developed by families to support parents of children with a disability\, developmental delay or developmental concerns. \n\n\n\nThe program is facilitated by parent peer leaders who are trained to support families. Over 8 online sessions\, parents set goals\, explore possibilities and take small practical steps forward while learning alongside other families who share similar experiences.  \n\n\n\nStronger families lead to better outcomes for children. Now & Next supports families to build confidence\, develop practical strategies for their child and navigate the next steps ahead. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn Now & Next\, you will:  \n\n\n\n\nPlan strengths-based goals and take small\, practical steps to achieve them \n\n\n\nConnect with other families\, share information and learn together \n\n\n\nExplore ways to collaborate with people involved in your child’s learning to achieve goals \n\n\n\nSupport your child and family’s wellbeing with practical strategies\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\nFacilitated by parents like you\nNow & Next is facilitated by parent peer workers. These are parents raising a child with a disability or developmental delay\, who are trained to support families and also bring their knowledge and insights. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram structure\nNow & Next runs for eight weekly sessions. Each session is two hours. \n\n\n\n\nSession 1: Create a vision and explore goals for your child\, family\, and yourself using our unique Pictability™ tool. This session sets a foundation for the future.\n\n\n\nSession 2 and 3: Use our Goal to Action™ coaching tool to set and achieve three goals for you and your child.\n\n\n\nSession 4: Identify your strengths and learn how to use them to accomplish your goals.\n\n\n\nSession 5: Focus on the areas where you can make the greatest impact for your child and family’s life using the Now & Next Mindfulness colouring-in book.\n\n\n\nSession 6: Explore the concept and practices that enhance well-being. Learn how to boost the well-being for your child and family.\n\n\n\nSession 7: Develop skills for partnering with professionals and creating positive relationships\, enhancing your personal agency\, well-being\, and family resilience.\n\n\n\nSession 8: Review your resources and practice applying them in various scenarios for the best outcomes.\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\nInternationally acclaimed\nLaunched in 2015\, Now & Next is now being delivered in Australia\, New Zealand\, Finland\, Canada\, Singapore\, Croatia and Albania. From our surveys\, 97% of families who completed Now & Next say they would recommend the 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\nWho is this program for\n\n\n\nParents\, 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\nWeekly online sessions; Eight sessions\, 2 hours eachAttendance at all sessions is required.From Thursday 6 August to Thursday 24 September 2026\,12pm–2pm 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\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\nNow & Next is free for all families in Australia as part of a research collaboration between the University of New South Wales\, the University of Melbourne\, Monash University and Plumtree. The program is valued at AUD $1\,280. \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\nby Wednesday 22 JulyGroups are subject to cancellation due to low RSVP \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\nTo provide personalised support\, we ask families to enrol in one course per term\, helping us focus on helping each family reach their goals. \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\n\n\n\n\nResources          \n\n\n\n\n\nOnce your registration is confirmed by a Now & Next team member\, we will mail all the materials you need to participate in the program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLog in details  \n\n\n\n\n\nOnce registered\, we will provide further details closer to the date\, including the link to join the session. You will need a good internet connection to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCertificate of Completion  \n\n\n\n\n\nTo receive a certificate of attendance\, you must have your camera on for all eight sessions to confirm your attendance and engagement. We encourage active participation in each session for the best learning experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\n\n\nWe want all families to fully engage in our Now & Next program\, and everyone is welcome! This includes parents or carers with disabilities\, neurodiversity\, medical conditions\, or those who speak English as a second language. Let us know how we can support your participation to ensure a successful experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact details \n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information about future course dates\, details\, or if your organization is interested in hosting Now & Next or making group bookings\, please contact the Now & Next team at nowandnext@plumtree.org.au or call (02) 9572 8840. \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/now-next-thursday_t326/
CATEGORIES:Course,Now and Next,Parenting Program
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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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