Nicole Buffoni was a self-confessed hurried woman who felt guilty, anxious and overwhelmed by the therapy schedule she was trying to upkeep for her four-year-old son. Nicole constantly felt that […]
Creating connected communities with NDIS funding Read More »
Dr Pippa Murray strongly believes that it is always possible to find a voice for your child, regardless of the challenges your son or daughter is facing. As parents it
Promoting the voice of children in education & inclusive education Read More »
“When our whole family is thriving our child thrives too” – Sylvana Mahmic In her opening address Sylvana Mahmic Plumtree CEO and co-creator of the Now and Next program highlights
Family agency is the foundation of your child’s future Read More »
In 2018 Nicole Buffoni, Plumtree Peer Worker, visited Ireland & Sweden to attend the International Initiative for Disability Leadership Conference. This journey created a shift in the hopes and dreams
How to create a good life for our children Read More »
Struggling to build meaningful partnerships with your professionals? Trying to unite your team for the greater good of your child and family? Transitioning to a new professional relationship and wanting
Q&A Panel: Leaning into relationships with professionals Read More »
Dr Melanie Heyworth knows first hand that self-advocacy is grounded in knowledge, leads to empowerment and results in personal autonomy. In relation to children, it means that they are confident
Fostering your Child’s Self-Advocacy Skills Read More »
Dr Pippa Murray believes that becoming a mighty oak is not about age, it is not about having disabilities. It’s about teaching our children and teaching ourselves how to navigate
From little acorns, mighty oaks grow Read More »
Working in partnership with professionals In April 2017, the peer facilitators and alumni of the Now and Next program held their inaugural conference, entitled ‘By Families, For Families’, in Sydney,
The Parent Professional Relationship Statement Read More »
