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 …
We are proud to announce that Sylvana Mahmic, CEO of Plumtree was awarded the 2019 Trevor Parmenter Achievement ~ CDS Excellence Award in recognition of her contribution to Education. The …
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 …
Now and Next has created an empowered and knowledgeable community with expertise to share. In 2017 we held the inaugural Now and Next conference at Plumtree. Themed “By Families, For …
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 …
Using the cloud to better manage information Documents from doctors, therapists, schools or organisations may be needed when your child joins a new service, school, or during the transition to …
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 …
Kerrie Turner is mother of three including Joshua, who has a global developmental delay and has been in the NDIS since 2016. Kerrie shares her trailblazing experience and how a …
New to the world of NDIS? Here is a parent’s perspective Read More
Plumtree is excited to launch a Peer-led series of ‘Let’s talk about..’ workshops, created & facilitated by families, and for families of children with disability or developmental delay. This series …
From the moment a child is born, they will start their learning journey through the smallest moments of everyday life. Parents and carers are undoubtedly the biggest learning influence that a …
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 …
In September 2018 Plumtree hosted a 2-day workshop facilitated by Dr Michael Kendrick that presented new ideas for capacity building for families navigating the Early Childhood Intervention stage. The workshop …
Self-managing or plan managing your NDIS package gives you greater flexibility to reach your goals using your funding. It’s not hard to self-manage but if you want the flexibility, without …
