Being aware of our voices while talking with our children is helpful, especially at busy times when we need to give directions to help them move on to the next […]
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This communication board can help parents and carers to talk to children about being sick. How to use this board: Having the pictures to point at as the adult talks,
Staying safe from germs Read More »
Isabella first saw Key Word Signs when she went to the wonderful Monday playgroup run by Jodie, Cathy and Ildiko at PlumtreeChildren’s Services from the time she was about 12
Isabella’s Key Word Sign Story Read More »
It’s been a fantastic journey since we co-designed our first version of Pictability in 2015. We wanted to create a new tool for parents to set a vision for their
Pictability reaches a milestone Read More »
Our therapy programs are part of a bigger picture. Plumtree’s free services foster a community of support for families to get things started. Plumtree’s free playgroups and workshops in 2018-2019
Helping Your Family Thrive Read More »
Sylvana Mahmic, CEO of Plumtree delivered this speech at the launch of Reframing Disability and Reframing Autism at NSW Parliament House November 28th 2019. Both organisations have been incubated and
Disability support is changing with the NDIS. Plumtree professional training helps organisations deliver innovative family–centred early childhood intervention services. Building capacity A new system needs new support methods. Our ECIA
Sharing Expertise with Professionals Read More »
Plumtree is more than a service provider. Our parent-led Now & Next community supports families and advocates change in disability. Plumtree has been finding new ways to support families who
Families Empowering Families Read More »
Words are powerful. They set a scene. They build a story. They shape relationships, situations and people. So when my daughter’s therapists started each session by asking about challenges since
Using technology to collaborate with professionals and build my child’s self-esteem Read More »
For those of us new to the world of disability we can often find the terminology and labels a little confusing to say the very least. We thought who better
A practical guide to the language of autism Read More »
Sylvana Mahmic, CEO, Plumtree Children’s Services, was invited to speak as a Keynote at the New Zealand Disability Support Network 2018 Annual Conference. You can read the full speech here.
Now & Next: Capacity building through family leadership, peer work and education Read More »
Stacey Touma, Peer Worker at Plumtree, was invited to speak at the International Society for Early Intervention (ISEI) Conference Welcome Reception in June 2019. The ISEI Conference has a strong
Our journey to a family-centred early intervention experience Read More »
One of the benefits of the NDIS is that it gives people with a disability more choice and flexibility over the services they choose. Developing plans and strategies with a
Have you heard about Hire up? Need to know more? Read More »
Looking for an opportunity to swap ideas and feel part of a community in a relaxed environment? ‘It took me a long time to understand it was not all about
Connect with other families over a cuppa Read More »
