Parents want a good life for their children as they grow and become adults. At Plumtree, we imagine this journey as crossing a river. Some families manage to navigate their …
Building a bridge to a good life for children with disability Read More
Here are 5 quick facts to help you understand the role of a Therapy Assistant at Plumtree: 1. Who is a Therapy Assistant? Therapy assistants are people trained by qualified …
Looking to add a Therapy Assistant to your child’s team? Read More
Plumtree is committed to working in partnership with you to achieve your child’s goals, even when we cannot meet with you face to face. Working online is a well-established practice, …
Being aware of our voices while talking with our children is helpful, especially at busy times when we need to give directions to help them move on to the next …
Promoting calm communication with your children at busy times Read More
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
