A father’s journey: resilience, advocacy & strength
March 5, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm AEDT
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This event is sponsored by MyTime. The questions are a requirement of MyTIme. The information you provide will be kept private and confidential and will be used to create your MyTime membership.
In conversation with Colin Armstrong, co-author of Milly’s Mind
Join us in conversation with Colin Armstrong, father of Milly and co-author of Milly’s Mind, a powerful book about his journey with his daughter, who is autistic.
Colin’s story is one of resilience, advocacy, and love, offering insights and hope for families navigating similar paths.
About Milly’s Mind:
Milly’s Mind is a portrait of an eleven-year-old autistic girl called Milly, navigating the first eleven and a half years of life with autism. It is written from Milly’s perspective and describes how Milly’s autism first presented, how Milly perceives life, the challenges, the joys and a look to the future.
Workshop highlights:
- Heartfelt conversation: Hear Colin’s inspiring journey with Milly, as he shares the highs, lows, and everything in between.
- A glimpse ahead: Milly was a regular at Plumtree’s playgroup for several years. Now almost 14 years old, hear how this Plumtree alumnus is getting on 8 years on from Plumtree.
- Practical tips: Learn strategies for advocating, building resilience, and finding joy in the face of challenges.
- Connecting with others: Meet other parents and carers who understand your journey. This supportive space allows you to share, listen, and learn together.
This session is sponsored by MyTime.
MyTime organises free, supported groups where parents and carers of children with disability or other additional needs can feel understood, share ideas and access quality information and resources.
Special offer
Be one of the first 20 families to register and receive a FREE copy of Milly’s Mind after attending the workshop! (For families based in Australia only)
This session is for
Parents, primary carers and family members of children with disability, developmental delay or neurodivergence.
When
Wednesday 5 March; 7.30pm to 9.30pm* AEST/NSW Time
*Please adjust for your time zone if necessary.
RSVP
Sessions are subject to cancellation due to low RSVP – Minimum of 4 RSVPs
Your confirmation is required.
Where
This event is held online using Zoom. Instructions will be emailed to you prior to the event.
If you have accessibility needs, please advise during registration.
Cost
Free
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Your facilitator
This session will be hosted by Plumtree and facilitated by Colin Armstrong. co-author of Milly’s Mind. Learn more about the wonderful Milly’s Mind book
Additional info
| Log in details | Once registered, we’ll send further details, including the link to join, closer to the date. A stable internet connection will be required to attend |
| Contact details | For more information, please feel free to contact Mana, Parent Learning Manager, at mana@plumtree.org.au |
| Professionals | At this time, we aren’t able to accommodate professionals in this program. However, if you are a professional, please feel free to share our calendar information with the families you work with. |
| Funding | This session is sponsored by MyTime. MyTime organises free, supported groups where parents and carers of children with disability or other additional needs can feel understood, share ideas and access quality information and resources. |
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About Plumtree
Plumtree is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation that helps families thrive.
Trusted for over 30 years, we provide free centre-based playgroups and online parent education workshops. We also provide therapies and support for children aged birth to 8 years with a disability or developmental delay and their families. At Plumtree Preschool, children of all abilities and cultural backgrounds learn together and begin to understand the value of inclusive communities.
Our award-winning, evidence-based programs and resources help families take control of their own learning and achieve positive outcomes. Plumtree’s passionate, culturally diverse team of specialists work from the heart in a caring environment where families feel respected and informed.
