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SUMMARY:Explorers Play in the Park | Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Jarvie Park to connect with other parents and our supportive team while your children play\, learn and socialise with their peers.  \n\n\n\nPlaygroups are an excellent way for children to discover new skills and interact with others. They also provide opportunities for you to meet the Plumtree team and other families in a relaxed and welcoming environment.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nDuring this playgroup\, you and your child will: \n\n\n\n\nConnect with other families to share ideas and information\, including the benefits of play and early learning for children’s development \n\n\n\nExperience group time with songs\, books and other fun activities \n\n\n\nEncourage your child’s movement\, play and communication development and access tailored guidance from experienced professionals\n\n\n\nChat with our team about your child’s development \n\n\n\nExplore and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Jarvie Park \n\n\n\nHave fun in a friendly\, encouraging and welcoming space! \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 can attend?This playgroup is for families with babies and young children up to 3 years old\, including those seeking specialist developmental support from our team.Grandparents and siblings are welcome to join too. We value diversity and warmly welcome all families. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhenWeekly sessions\, 1.5 hours each.Mondays\, 9:30 am to 11:00 am\, throughout the year (last session December 14th)Playgroup will not run on public holidays \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\nWhereJarvie Park – Marrickville  Between Plumtree and the playground  How to find us  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeather considerationThe playgroup will be cancelled on rainy days\, during severe weather conditions like excessive heat\, or due to other unforeseen circumstances. Registered families will receive email updates.For the latest information\, visit our Facebook page or call us at 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\nDogs and playgroup safetyTo help everyone feel safe and comfortable\, please keep dogs on a leash and at least 10 metres away from the Explorers Play playgroup area\, as required by the NSW Companion Animals Act and Inner West Council regulations. Accredited assistance dogs are always welcome. \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 | 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\nFacilitatorsYou and your child will be supported in play and exploration by Isa\, early childhood specialist and Connie\, speech pathologist.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently asked question \n\n\n\n			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Do I need to register?Yes. We ask families to register so we can plan for the playgroup and meet our funding requirements.If you haven’t registered before attending\, you’re still welcome to come along. A member of the team can help you complete the registration when you arrive. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			What should I bring?We recommend bringing a hat\, sunscreen\, water and anything else your family may need for a morning at the park. You may also wish to bring a picnic rug. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			What happens if it rains?The playgroup will be cancelled in wet weather\, extreme heat or other unsafe conditions. Registered families will receive an email update. You can also check our Facebook page or call 02 9572 8840 for the latest information. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Is the playgroup accessible?Jarvie Park is partially accessible\, with paved paths throughout the park. If you or your child have any accessibility requirements\, please contact us before attending and we’ll do our best to support you. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Do I need to stay with my child?Yes. Parents\, carers and guardians are responsible for supervising their children throughout the playgroup. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Do I need to attend every week?No. Families are welcome to attend as often as suits them.If you decide the group is no longer the right fit for your family\, we’d appreciate you letting us know. We send weekly reminders for each session\, and this helps us keep our records up to date. \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\nPlaygroup stories: Past and present \n\n\n\nAt Plumtree\, playgroups are for more than play. Families can find connection\, confidence and support. These stories show the lasting benefits of joining a supported playgroup. Together\, these stories show the lasting impact of being part of a supported playgroup. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFamilies currently attending Plumtree playgroups share what joining in means for them and their little ones—friendship\, community\, and a place where children can thrive. \n\n\n\n\n\nColin\, co-author of Milly’s Mind\, looks back on how a supportive playgroup helped his family become stronger and more empowered. \n\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/explorers-play-in-the-park_2026/
CATEGORIES:Playgroup
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SUMMARY:Explorers Play | Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Meet other parents and talk to our highly skilled staff while your children socialise and learn new skills \n\n\n\nConnect with other parents and talk to our highly skilled staff while your children socialize and learn new skills. \n\n\n\nPlaygroups provide an excellent environment for children to learn new skills by meeting other adults and children. They are also a great way for families to connect with Plumtree and other families in a friendly play environment where the whole family is welcome \n\n\n\n\n\nDuring Explorers Play\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nHave opportunities to connect with other families and share ideas and information\, including the value of play and early childhood education.\n\n\n\nEnjoy a range of play activities.\n\n\n\nBe introduced to group time with enticing activities\, songs\, and books.\n\n\n\nHave opportunities to develop abilities in moving\, playing\, and communicating.\n\n\n\nMeet other families and share information and ideas.\n\n\n\nChat with professionals and ask any questions about your child’s development.\n\n\n\nHave fun!\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 can attend? This playgroup is for families with babies and young children up to 3 years old\, including those seeking specialist developmental support from our team. Grandparents and siblings are welcome too! We value diversity and warmly welcome all families \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhenWeekly sessions\, 1.5 hours each.Tuesdays\, 9:30 am to 11:00 am\, throughout the year.Last session for 2026 on Tuesday 15 December. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWherePlumtree Children’s ServicesYabsley Avenue\, Jarvie Park\, Marrickville\, NSW\, 2204How to find us \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 | 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\nFacilitatorYou and your child will be supported in play and exploration by elise and Isa\, early childhood specialists. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently asked question \n\n\n\n			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Do I need to register?Yes. We ask all families to register before attending.Our indoor playgroup numbers are limited by the size of the space. Registration helps us plan for each session and make sure there is room for everyone who would like to attend.If you are also interested in Explorers Play in the Park\, you’re very welcome to attend both programs. Please note that registrations are managed separately for each group. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Is the playgroup accessible?Yes. Sessions are held indoors in a wheelchair-accessible venue with accessible bathroom facilities.Our team uses visual supports\, Key Word Sign and other communication strategies throughout the session to support communication and participation. Activities can be adapted to suit different abilities and support needs.If you’d like to discuss your child’s individual needs before attending\, we’d be happy to chat. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			What happens if it rains?Explorers Play is held indoors\, with some outdoor play opportunities when suitable\, so the playgroup goes ahead in all weather conditions. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Do I need to stay with my child?Yes. Parents\, carers and guardians are responsible for supervising their children throughout the playgroup. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Do I need to attend every week?No. Families are welcome to attend as often as suits them.If you decide the group is no longer the right fit for your family\, we’d appreciate you letting us know. This helps us keep our records up to date and manage places for other families. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Can siblings attend?Yes. Siblings are welcome to attend along with your child. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Is this playgroup only for children receiving support from Plumtree?No. Explorers Play is open to all families with babies and young children up to 3 years old. Families seeking specialist developmental support from Plumtree are welcome\, and so are families who simply want to connect with others and enjoy play-based activities together. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			What if we arrive late?That’s absolutely fine. We understand that getting out the door with young children can be unpredictable. Families are welcome to join the session whenever they arrive. \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\nPlaygroup stories: Past and present \n\n\n\nAt Plumtree\, playgroups are for more than play. Families can find connection\, confidence and support. These stories show the lasting benefits of joining a supported playgroup. Together\, these stories show the lasting impact of being part of a supported playgroup. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFamilies currently attending Plumtree playgroups share what joining in means for them and their little ones: friendship\, community\, and a place where children can thrive. \n\n\n\n\n\nColin\, co-author of Milly’s Mind\, looks back on how a supportive playgroup helped his family become stronger and more empowered. \n\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/explorers-play_t126/
CATEGORIES:Playgroup
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SUMMARY:Pictability Facilitator Training
DESCRIPTION:A new way to plan and set goals \n\n\n\n\n\nUnlike traditional planning methods typically led by professionals\, Pictability™ puts families in the driver’s seat. Through playful exploration\, families reconnect with what is truly important to them\, their family and their child. \n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a Pictability™ facilitator and support families to set a vision for their child\, family and self with this award-winning\, internationally acclaimed visioning tool that will inform your family-centred approach. \n\n\n\nThere are three modules to complete to become a Pictability™ Facilitator. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Overview\nModule 1 (Two hours)In this introductory session\, ECI professionals will:– Be introduced to the Pictability™ program from a parent’s perspective\, enabling professionals to understand the value of the program for their families. \n\n\n\nModule 2 (Three hours)In this practical session\, professionals will:– Learn about the theoretical foundations of Pictability™– Become familiar with the Pictability™ process– Practice skills to facilitate their first Pictability™ session. \n\n\n\nModule 3 (Three hours)In this practical session under the guidance of a Pictability™ Facilitator\, you willbe paired with another ECI Professional in order to:– Facilitate your first Pictability™ session through role-play with that Professional– Role Reverse and re-experience as a parent participant– Analyse your first facilitation experience– Receive coaching from the Pictability™ Facilitator. \n\n\n\nThe sessions are delivered online\, facilitated by peer worker parents who have completed the Pictability™ Facilitator Training and are accredited to run the workshops. There are a maximum of 16 participants per workshop. \n\n\n\nWe also deliver tailored programs for large organisations. Please contact Eram at eram@plumtreelearning.com to discuss group discounts and alternative workshop times. \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\nModule 1: Wednesday 14 October 2026; 10am to 12pm AEST/NSW TimeModule 2: Wednesday 28 OCtober 2026; 10am to 1pm AEST/NSW TimeModule 3: Facilitator will contact you to schedule a date and time Please 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\nCost\n\n\n\n$540 per participant\, including the Pictability KitRefund 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 event 100% refund available up to 28 days prior to the event. \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\nThis event will be delivered online via Zoom. Join us from anywhere in Australia!Instructions 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\nRSVP\n\n\n\nby Wednesday 7 October \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\nAdditional info\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExpression of interest \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend these timeslots\, please express your interest to be informed about future training opportunities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources          \n\n\n\n\n\nAll material necessary to participate in this program will be mailed to you once your registration has been confirmed and finalised with a team member. \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\nParticipants will receive a certificate for completion to certify that they are the trained facilitator for Pictability. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact details \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program or about group bookings\, please don’t hesitate to contact Eram at eram@plumtree.org.au to discuss group discounts and alternative workshop times.
URL:https://www.plumtree.org.au/event/pft-oct26/
CATEGORIES:Pictability,Professionals
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