Dr Melanie Heyworth knows first hand that self-advocacy is grounded in knowledge, leads to empowerment and results in personal autonomy. In relation to children, it means that they are confident […]
Dr Pippa Murray believes that becoming a mighty oak is not about age, it is not about having disabilities. It’s about teaching our children and teaching ourselves how to navigate
The festive season can be overwhelming for children. Here are 5 simple strategies for keeping them, and you, calm and happy. 1 Read Books/Watch Movies about Festivities Sharing visuals and
When we were developing the Now and Next program at Plumtree in 2015, we knew we were onto something special. It began with a vision to help parents of young
Thanks to the ECIA NSW/ACT Innovation in Family-Centred Practice (IFCP) Grant, Plumtree Peer workers are currently training Early Childhood professionals in Pictability, a new way to plan & create a
Plumtree is a proud advocate of peer work in early childhood intervention. Since 2015, we have trained and employed 20 peer workers who do a range of paid work that
