Not Invisible Anymore
Actor and screenwriter Audrey O’Connor is inspiring people with disability to have a voice and make a difference through cinema. People living with disability have amazing stories to tell. For …
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Using the home environment to enhance online therapy
Using the home environment to enhance online therapy Telehealth, such as online therapy, is the new normal, but did you know it enables new opportunities to support a child’s development? …
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Plumtree collaborates with libraries to promote inclusion
The National Disability Insurance Agency funds Plumtree for a project providing resources and training to enhance the library experience for children with disability and their families. A hub of learning …
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4th Annual Family Conference: making the best of these uncertain times
Since 2017, our family conferences have been bringing together and inspiring families of children with a disability to take the lead and dream big. Themed “Doing things differently,” the 4th …
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Teaching children how to put shoes on the correct feet
Generally, children will try to put shoes on by themselves around three years old. They may get the sides wrong, but, as parents, give them lots of praise for trying! …
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Handwriting tips to teach children letter sizing
Handwriting develops in stages. One of these milestones is learning how to size letters, which makes words look neater and more readable… but how do we teach it to children? …
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Teaching your child to blow their nose
Winter is here… and that means the sniffles! It’s a good idea to teach children how to blow their nose as a goal before the cold weather arrives. Then they …
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Now & Next symposium for professionals fosters collaboration for the future
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 …
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A Child Voice model for children with disabilities to thrive in the future
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 …
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Adapting routines during the COVID-19 pandemic
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 …
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Supporting home learning for lower-primary-school children during COVID-19 restrictions
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 …
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Building a bridge to a good life for children with disability
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 …
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Looking to add a Therapy Assistant to your child’s team?
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 …
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We continue to work with you: Plumtree Online
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, …
