Developed in-house, Plumtree’s Now & Next Program and the Pictability visioning tool have empowered families of children with disability in Australia and overseas to take charge of their journey. Our …
Now & Next symposium for professionals fosters collaboration for the future Read More
A child’s voice is a phrase describing an authentic involvement of children in their life decisions to become independent young adults. Teaching children to recognise and use this is one …
A Child Voice model for children with disabilities to thrive in the future Read More
A routine is an activity done during the day with a set of steps in the same order. Brushing teeth and getting ready for meals or going out are some …
Raising children is a huge responsibility and during the COVID 19 restrictions, parents are juggling even more roles. Many are also managing work and additional caring — including helping their …
Supporting home learning for lower-primary-school children during COVID-19 restrictions Read More
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, …
Isabella first saw Key Word Signs when she went to the wonderful Monday playgroup run by Jodie, Cathy and Ildiko at PlumtreeChildren’s Services from the time she was about 12 …
It’s been a fantastic journey since we co-designed our first version of Pictability in 2015. We wanted to create a new tool for parents to set a vision for their …
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 …
