Isabella’s Key Word Sign Story
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 …
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Activities & Strategies
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Getting Ready For Toilet Training
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 …
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Helping Your Family Thrive
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 …
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Fine Motor Skills: 3 Fun Summer Activities
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 …
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Fine Motor Skills: 3 Fun Christmas Activities
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 …
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Families Empowering Families
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 …
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Planning for achievement
Planning is an integral part of what we do at Plumtree. We know from experience that the time parents spend thinking; talking and making plans can have a positive impact …
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Using technology to collaborate with professionals and build my child’s self-esteem
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 …
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Navigating away from the paper trail
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 …
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Promoting the voice of children in education & inclusive education
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 …
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Who is your child’s greatest teacher?
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 …
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Connect with other families over a cuppa
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 …
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8 top NDIS tips
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 …
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Last Minute Checklist for Getting Ready for School
It’s never too late. Here are some last minute things you may want to check off the list for you and your child to prepare for this schooling year: 1. …
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