Staying safe from germs
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, …
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, …
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 …
Being toilet trained is an important milestone. For a child, it’s a step towards independence. For parents, not having to change nappies anymore or buy them is great — they’re …
The summer holidays are a special time as you re-connect as a family at a slower pace after the busy end of the year and festive celebrations. Despite the change …
The festive season can be a very exciting time for children as they eagerly await a visit from Santa or a family holiday. The holiday season can be a great …
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 …
Starting school is an important milestone for every child and family but when your child has a disability or developmental delay, be prepared by planning one to two years ahead …
7 Common Questions in Preparation for School Enrolment 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 …