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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, …
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 …
Transitioning to school is a huge chapter for every family and the to-do list can seem never-ending, much more than choosing a backpack and ordering some name tag labels! For …
Starting School: Useful Skills to Work Towards for Your Child Read More
Earlier in 2019, Western Sydney University Early Childhood Education and Inclusion Lecturer, Kerry Staples presented a webinar for Plumtree about the importance of children’s services. Kerry highlighted the benefits an …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Brenton is a sportsman, coach and surfer. He has a paid job in a local gym. When he was born the doctor told his mum Lisa Ashford-Potter, not to expect …
Achieving a good life by self-managing your funding 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
One of the benefits of the NDIS is that it gives people with a disability more choice and flexibility over the services they choose. Developing plans and strategies with a …