Disability & Friendships: What I wish I Knew
Blog | Sylvana reflects on her son’s disability diagnosis, exploring early worries about friendships and sharing the lessons she wishes she knew as he nears his 30th birthday.
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Promoting the voice of children in education & inclusive education
Blog | Dr Pippa Murray’s workshop helps parents discover and support their child’s unique voice, exploring communication tools and strategies to foster independence, resilience, and meaningful expression.
Q&A Panel: Leaning into relationships with professionals – building meaningful partnerships in early childhood intervention
Blog | Explore insights from family leaders, professionals, and advocates on building meaningful partnerships in early childhood intervention, fostering collaboration for the benefit of children and families
What you can do now to support your child’s development
Blog | Your love and daily interactions make the biggest difference in your child’s development. Plumtree supports families with free activities, programs, and a strong, connected community.
Dr Annick Janson
Now & Next co-creator
Annick is a Positive Psychologist and researcher with expertise in social innovation, supporting vulnerable groups, disability, and health sectors, and implementing knowledge translation for organisational impact.
Families empowering families through peer work and parent leadership
Blog | Plumtree’s Now & Next program supports families of children with disability or developmental delay. This award-winning, parent-led community empowers families, builds skills, and fosters peer networks globally.
Reframing disability and Reframing Autism launched: new organisations for families
Blog | Plumtree launched two new family-led organisations at the 2019 Now & Next Conference. Reframing Disability and Reframing Autism empower families and autistic people, fostering inclusion, strengths, and community.
Family agency is the foundation of your child’s future
Blog | Sylvana Mahmic, Plumtree CEO, highlights that when parents thrive, children thrive too. Now & Next builds parent skills and peer connections to create positive futures for children.