Making your vision a reality
Not having a vision for your child is like going for a drive without a destination. By identifying her daughter Bridget’s strengths and self-managing NDIS planning, Kate McNamara set a …
By families
Disability
By families
Libraries inclusion project expands across NSW, online training program launched
Libraries as Community Connectors, Plumtree’s collaboration with libraries to enhance programs and access for families of children with disability, has expanded from Greater Sydney to New South Wales. Online training …
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Supporting children’s language development when going for a walk
Going for a walk outside is a great way to break up the day for children. It helps their cognitive and language development as there is lots to see, do …
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By families
The facts of Telepractice
Online therapy, a part of Telepractice or Telehealth, is the new normal for children with a disability or developmental delay and their families. Many may be wondering if it is …
For families
Reading books with AAC learners
Children love reading books. It’s also a great way to develop children’s language skills. What’s more, using an AAC system (Augmentative and Alternative communication) while you read, is a great …
By families
Getting ready for school over the summer holidays
Starting a child at school is an exciting time for parents. Many also feel anxious about the change, but remember: you have been learning and building skills with your child, …
For families
Upcycling boxes for motor-skill games
Don’t throw away your boxes! You can use them for all kinds of fun gross-motor-skill activities. Here are a few ideas. Tissue boxes for jumping joeys Boxes from around the …
For families
Handwriting tips for older students
As children grow and their handwriting develops, occupational therapists begin to support these skills differently. Here are some of our top tips: Correcting bad writing habits take lower priority You …
By families
Now & Next: our growth and achievements
Plumtree’s award-winning Now & Next enables children with disability and their families to thrive. A global benchmark analysis shows how far the program has come. We are passionate about innovation …
By families
“Doing things differently” 4th Annual Family Conference Parent Statement
Held early September 2020, the 4th Annual Family Conference brought together families of children with disabilities and developmental delays and their allies. Themed around doing things differently during the pandemic …
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Plumtree program supports families not eligible for NDIS
Australian Government funds Parent Peer Leadership Program that builds expertise for families of children with disability through the Now & Next program and local parent peer workers. We have a …
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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 …
For families
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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