Building family leadership for a better NDIS
Plumtree peer worker Melo attended the NDIS Review early childhood workshop to share his thoughts on improving the scheme for families.
By families
By families
By families
A guide to disability labels and language—and why it matters
Labels that define rather than confine us help to communicate valuable information about ourselves and our needs. They need to promote inclusion and respect.
For families
Using smart speakers to help with routines
A parent programs a smart speaker’s voice assistant to help with daily transitions for his child. And tell dad jokes : )
By families
Community & Me: A big day out
Inspired by the Community & Me project, a parent takes his daughter to a museum for the first time in years.
By families
Developmental parenting for positive learning outcomes
Dr Lori Roggman and Dr Mark Innocenti discuss what parents are already doing to help their child’s development and building on them at home, and with professionals
By families
Why family leadership is important
Some parents of children with a disability or developmental delay may stand back and let service providers do the work. That’s understandable because therapists and other professionals are important—but they …
By families
Rethinking early childhood intervention
Dr Tim Moore has a message for families of children with disabilities: early childhood intervention is more than therapy. After receiving a diagnosis, the parents’ first thought is often for …
By families
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 …
By families
Libraries inclusion project expands across NSW, 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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By families
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 …
By families
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, …
By families
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 …
By families
“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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By families
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 …
