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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Reframing Disability and Reframing Autism launched!
Plumtree is delighted to have officially launched two new Disabled Person Family Led organisations at the 2019 Now and Next Family Conference. We have long believed and invested in, building …
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Now and Next Family Conference FaQ
Q. I am so excited about the Now and Next Family Conference as loved it last year. Where can I read a little about this year’s presenters? We share your …
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Annual Now and Next conference inspires
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 …
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Global recognition for Australian peer to peer parenting program
The Australian-developed, Now and Next™ peer to peer program has taken centre stage as part of the International Initiative for Disability Leadership Conference (IIDL) in Washington DC this week. The …
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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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Disability & Friendships: What I wish I Knew
One of my deepest worries, when my son was diagnosed with a disability, was, would he ever have friends? Now that he is approaching his 30th birthday, I reflect on …
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Now and Next: Capacity building through family leadership, peer work and education
Sylvana Mahmic, CEO, Plumtree Children’s Services, was invited to speak as a Keynote at the New Zealand Disability Support Network 2018 Annual Conference. You can read the full speech here. …
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Our journey to a family-centred early intervention experience
Stacey Touma, Peer Worker at Plumtree, was invited to speak at the International Society for Early Intervention (ISEI) Conference Welcome Reception in June 2019. The ISEI Conference has a strong …
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Create a positive change for your family without leaving the house!
Being the parent of a young child with a disability, developmental delay or neurodiverse diagnosis can create long days and busy schedules. Add the juggle of work, siblings, family life …
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Funding for two new parent led organisations
Since 2015, Plumtree has been investing in new ways to build the capability of families who have a child with a disability or developmental delays, to set a positive hopeful …
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Creating connected communities with NDIS funding
Nicole Buffoni was a self-confessed hurried woman who felt guilty, anxious and overwhelmed by the therapy schedule she was trying to upkeep for her four-year-old son. Nicole constantly felt that …
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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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Family agency is the foundation of your child’s future
“When our whole family is thriving our child thrives too” – Sylvana Mahmic In her opening address Sylvana Mahmic Plumtree CEO and co-creator of the Now and Next program highlights …
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