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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\nFacilitated by parents like youNow & 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\nProgram structureNow & Next runs for eight weekly sessions. Each session is two hours. \n\n\n\n			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Session overviewSession 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.Session 2 & 3: Use our Goal to Action™ coaching tool to set and achieve three goals for you and your child.Session 4: Identify your strengths and learn how to use them to accomplish your goals.Session 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.Session 6: Explore the concept and practices that enhance well-being. Learn how to boost the well-being for your child and family.Session 7: Develop skills for partnering with professionals and creating positive relationships\, enhancing your personal agency\, well-being\, and family resilience.Session 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\nInternationally acclaimedLaunched 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\nWho is this program forParents\, 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\nWhenWeekly online sessions; Eight sessions\, 2 hours eachAttendance at all sessions is required.Sundays\, 14 February to 4 April 2027\,12pm–2pm (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. 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\nCostNow & 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 over $1\,341.92 according to latest NDIS Pricing Arrangement and Price Limits guide. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVPby Friday 5 February 2027Groups 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\nFlyerView | Download | Share \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional info \n\n\n\n			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			ResourcesOnce 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			Log in detailsOnce 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			Certificate of CompletionTo 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			AccessibilityWe 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\nFor information about upcoming Now & Next courses\, group bookings\, or hosting a course in your organisation\, 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\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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