In April of 2017 the peer facilitators and alumni of Now & Next convened a conference, entitled, ‘By Families, For Families’. Like Now and Next itself, the conference was the […]
By Families, For Families: Now & Next Alumni Conference Read More »
One goal of the Now and Next program is to identify potential peer leaders and to recruit and train them into the NANA Peer Facilitators team. This ‘leadership pipeline’ not
Parents as peer leaders Read More »
There are some great messages about the joys of singing in old musicals. While you can’t burst into song for every situation (like the checkout queue or the car park!),
Using songs to guide children through daily activities Read More »
There are three different ways that you can manage your child’s NDIS funding and it’s important to understand each of these so that you can make the decision that is
How to manage your NDIS funding package Read More »
Something exciting is unfolding in Sydney’s Inner West at an Early Intervention (EI) service provider, Plumtree. Over the past few years, a dedicated team of professionals and parents has been
Now & Next in a nutshell Read More »
Now & Next program – Parents and carers learn to develop a vision for their child, plan and set goals and actions and care for themselves.
Plumtree is incubating a Peer Network and Family Leadership initiative for parents of young children with disabilities and delays in their development. This evidence-based 8-week group program is up and
Now & Next: a Peer Network and Family Leadership initiative Read More »
You make the biggest difference in your child’s life. When a child has a delay in development or a disability, it’s easy to talk as if all that matters is
What you can do now Read More »
If you are reading this, you may be worried about your child’s development. Your worry is a sign of your love for your child – you want the very best
Does my child have a delay or disability? Read More »
Plumtree has long valued cultural diversity. We set out to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities a decade ago. Currently, 7% of the families we work with are
Diversity: Welcoming Indigenous families Read More »
With the National Disability Insurance Scheme’s Inner West and South East Sydney rollout approaching next year, having a vision for your child instead of a checklist of therapies is essential.
A new way to plan and set goals for children with a disability Read More »
Imagine if you couldn’t speak. How would you share your ideas, socialise with friends, buy things? Some things can’t be communicated easily through gestures and facial expressions. Communication can be
AAC: Strategies to support children with communication difficulties Read More »
