by Admin | 17 Oct, 2019 | Now & Next, Now & Next Conference 2018, Plumtree News & Events
Now and Next has created an empowered and knowledgeable community with expertise to share. In 2017 we held the inaugural Now and Next conference at Plumtree. Themed “By Families, For Families” it was a tremendous success. The second annual Now and Next conference in...
by Chelsey Barnes | 18 Sep, 2019 | Innovation at Plumtree, Now & Next, Parent Leadership, Plumtree News & Events
The Australian-developed, Now and Next™ peer to peer program has taken centre stage as part of the International Initiative for Disability Leadership Conference (IIDL) in Washington DC this week. The IIDL conference is a leading platform in the disability space and...
by Admin | 14 Aug, 2019 | Now & Next, Plumtree News & Events
Now and Next is a capacity building initiative for families of young children with a disability or developmental delay and co-designed with them. This Theory of Change visual explains the practical work we have undertaken towards achieving this goal as well as the...
by Sylvana Mahmic | 3 Jul, 2019 | Parent Leadership, Plumtree News & Events
Since 2015, Plumtree has been investing in new ways to build the capability of families who have a child with a disability or developmental delays, to set a positive hopeful vision for their child and to help them to work towards achieving their goals. Doing this...
by Chelsey Barnes | 5 Jun, 2019 | Autism, Now & Next, Now & Next Conference 2018, Plumtree News & Events
Doctor, Mother, Scholar, Author, Daughter, Blogger, Partner, Researcher, Teacher. Dr Emma Goodall is all of these things and she also happens to be autistic. Dr Emma Goodall believes that she should not be the exception to the life that she has created and that...
by Chelsey Barnes | 29 May, 2019 | Now & Next, Now & Next Conference 2018, Plumtree News & Events
Dr Pippa Murray strongly believes that it is always possible to find a voice for your child, regardless of the challenges your son or daughter is facing. As parents it is our job to join the dots and help facilitate our child’s communication, as this is an important...
by Sylvana Mahmic | 22 May, 2019 | Now & Next, Now & Next Conference 2018, Plumtree News & Events
“When our whole family is thriving our child thrives too” – Sylvana Mahmic In her opening address Sylvana Mahmic Plumtree CEO and co-creator of the Now and Next program highlights that as parents we know our children better than anyone and we want the very best...
by Mana Ciuffardi | 15 May, 2019 | Connected Families and Communities, Now & Next, Now & Next Conference 2018, Plumtree News & Events
In 2018 Nicole Buffoni, Plumtree Peer Worker, visited Ireland & Sweden to attend the International Initiative for Disability Leadership Conference. This journey created a shift in the hopes and dreams she has for her son Harry. Nicole reflects on her...
by Admin | 17 Apr, 2019 | NDIS, Plumtree News & Events
One of the benefits of the NDIS is that it gives people with a disability more choice and flexibility over the services they choose. Developing plans and strategies with a therapist or keyworker are essential to achieving your child and family’s goals. As...
by Sylvana Mahmic | 4 Apr, 2019 | Early Childhood Development, Innovation at Plumtree, Plumtree News & Events, Social Skills
Developing social and communication skills with friends at home, at school or early childhood centre Lego Together is an evidence-based social skills program for school-aged children (4-8 years old) which promotes social interaction, turn-taking skills, sharing and...
by Admin | 4 Apr, 2019 | Innovation at Plumtree, Parent Leadership, Plumtree News & Events
Plumtree is excited to launch a Peer-led series of ‘Lets talk about..’ workshops, created & facilitated by families, and for families of children with disability or developmental delay. This series will highlight a new topic each month, with the flexibility of a...
by Sylvana Mahmic | 18 Mar, 2019 | Innovation at Plumtree, Parent Leadership, Plumtree News & Events
In September 2018 Plumtree hosted a 2 day workshop facilitated by Dr Michael Kendrick that presented new ideas for capacity building for families navigating the Early Childhood Intervention stage. The workshop highlighted the strength in nurturing family...
