Making your vision a reality
Not having a vision for your child is like going for a drive without a destination. By identifying her daughter Bridget’s strengths and self-managing NDIS planning, Kate McNamara set a …
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Libraries inclusion project expands across New South Wales, online training program launched
Libraries as Community Connectors, Plumtree’s collaboration with libraries to enhance programs and access for families of children with disability, has expanded from Greater Sydney to New South Wales. Online training …
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A goodbye letter from Nina
Our longstanding and valued team member Nina Kyte, Occupational Therapist and Early Childhood Educator retired from Plumtree after 11.5 years of employment. She will be dearly missed by all Plumtree …
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Supporting children’s language development when going for a walk
Going for a walk outside is a great way to break up the day for children. It helps their cognitive and language development as there is lots to see, do …
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The facts of Telepractice
Online therapy, a part of Telepractice or Telehealth, is the new normal for children with a disability or developmental delay and their families. Many may be wondering if it is …
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Reading books with AAC learners
Children love reading books. It’s also a great way to develop children’s language skills. What’s more, using an AAC system (Augmentative and Alternative communication) while you read, is a great …
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Getting ready for school over the summer holidays
Starting a child at school is an exciting time for parents. Many also feel anxious about the change, but remember: you have been learning and building skills with your child, …
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Upcycling boxes for motor-skill games
Christmas is around the corner, which means a lot of boxes from online gift shopping and receiving presents. Don’t throw them away! You can use boxes for all kinds of …
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Handwriting tips for older students
As children grow and their handwriting develops, occupational therapists begin to support these skills differently. Here are some of our top tips: Correcting bad writing habits take lower priority You …
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Now & Next: our growth and achievements
Plumtree’s award-winning Now & Next enables children with disability and their families to thrive. A global benchmark analysis shows how far the program has come. We are passionate about innovation …
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“Doing things differently” 4th Annual Family Conference Parent Statement
Held early September 2020, the 4th Annual Family Conference brought together families of children with disabilities and developmental delays and their allies. Themed around doing things differently during the pandemic …
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Not Invisible Anymore
Actor and screenwriter Audrey O’Connor is inspiring people with disability to have a voice and make a difference through cinema. People living with disability have amazing stories to tell. For …
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Using the home environment to enhance online therapy
Using the home environment to enhance online therapy Telehealth, such as online therapy, is the new normal, but did you know it enables new opportunities to support a child’s development? …
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Plumtree collaborates with libraries to promote inclusion
The National Disability Insurance Agency funds Plumtree for a project providing resources and training to enhance the library experience for children with disability and their families. A hub of learning …
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