Now & Next School
Sunday 16 March @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm AEDT
RSVP
1 Ticket per family – No identifiable information you provide in this registration will be shared outside of the organisation
Support your child to thrive at school and develop effective learning goals with educators
Encouraging children to become independent young adults and voice their opinions is an important role for parents. How can we nurture this at school for relevant and achievable learning outcomes for children with disability or developmental delay?
Parents’ opinions are usually included in developing learning plans with educators, but without the child’s participation, the goals developed may not use the child’s strengths and interests for the best outcomes. It’s never too early to start giving children opportunities to make choices.
Now & Next School is an evidence-based program to discover your child’s strengths, coach them to make choices and enhance collaboration with educators for an effective Individual Education Plan.
The four-session program is based on positive psychology, the science of wellbeing and our Child Voice model (Mahmic & Janson, 2019).
Learn about:
- Achieving better outcomes by working in partnership with educators
- Coaching your child to use their strengths to achieve goals
- Practical strategies for improving your child’s wellbeing
- Taking a proactive role in developing your child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP)
- Fostering your child’s independent decision-making through our Child Voice model and resources
Receive a report tailored to your child and parenting style to use in Goal Builder, a resource you can bring to planning meetings or IEPs. It ensures that your child’s strengths and wellbeing are embedded in planning for good outcomes.
What is our Child Voice model?
Learn more about this initiative acknowledged by Australian and international academics, parents of children with a disability and early childhood professionals in our blog.
This program is for
Parents, primary carers and family members of primary school-aged children who have developmental delay or disability. We encourage registration with a partner, co-parent or co-carer, as working together leads to the best benefits.
When
2-hour weekly online sessions
Attendance at all four sessions is required.
From Sunday 16 March to Sunday 6 April; 12pm to 2pm* AEDT/NSW time
*Adjust for your time zone if necessary.
Cost
$616 per person or couple ($77/hour for 4 x 2-hour sessions)
The course cost can be claimed through NDIS funding* or purchased privately.
NDIS Price Guide, listed as: Capacity-Building Supports, Improved Daily Living Skills, Training For Carers/Parents – Item no. 15_038_0117_1_3
At this time, there’s no need to make any payment. A member of our Now & Next team will reach out to you soon.
RSVP
by Sunday, 9 March
Groups are subject to cancellation due to low RSVP.
Per the NDIS price guideline 2024-25, we require seven days’ cancellation notice.
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Additional info
Resources
Once your registration is confirmed by a Now & Next team member, we will mail all the materials you need to participate in the program.
Log in details
After you register, we’ll send more details as the date approaches, including the link to join the session. Please ensure you have a reliable internet connection to participate.
Certificate of Completion
To receive a certificate of attendance, please keep your camera on during all four sessions to confirm your attendance and engagement. We also encourage active participation in each session for the best learning experience.
Accessibility
We welcome all families to fully engage in our Now & Next School program! This includes parents and carers with disabilities, neurodiversity, medical conditions, or those who speak English as a second language. Please let us know how we can support your participation to make your experience a success
Contact details
For more information about future course dates, details, or if your organization is interested in hosting Now & Next or making group bookings, please contact the Now & Next team at eram@plumtree.org.au or call (02) 9572 8840.
To provide each family with focused support, we ask that families enrol in one course per term.
This approach helps us give our full attention to helping each family reach their goals.
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.
