Now & Next • Thursday
Thursday 15 May @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm AEST
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One Ticket per family – No identifiable information you provide in this registration will be shared outside of the organisation
Lasting positive change for your child and family
Now & Next is an award-winning, innovative online program designed for parents, carers and families of children with disability or developmental delay.
As parents or carers, you will make the most significant difference in your child’s life. Now & Next will equip you with the practical skills to do this.
Learn how to set goals and reach them through this innovative program delivered by parents for parents.
This 8-session evidence-based online program offers you the tools to achieve positive outcomes for your child and your entire family.
Facilitated by Parents Like You
Now & Next is facilitated by trained and knowledgeable parents who are Peer Workers. Like you, these peer workers have children with disabilities or developmental delays and bring personal experiences to their role. They are employed to support families navigating similar situations.
Each peer worker has completed the Now & Next Facilitator Training program. This program is unique as the first ‘by families, for families’ initiative of its kind, with over 1,000 alumni across Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Finland, Singapore, and Albania.
Program overview
The Now & Next program consists of eight sessions, each lasting 2 hours, over eight weeks. Create a long-term vision and set goals for your child, family, and yourself using our unique Pictability™ tool. This session will establish the foundation for a positive future for your child.
Session 2 and 3: Use our Goal to Action™ coaching tool to set and achieve three goals for you and your child.
Session 4: Identify your signature strengths and learn how to leverage them to accomplish your goals.
Session 5: Focus on the areas where you can make the greatest impact on your child and family’s life using the Now & Next Mindfulness colouring-in book.
Session 6: Explore the concept of ‘flourishing’ and discover practices that enhance well-being. Learn how to boost your well-being and resilience, as well as that of your child and your family.
Session 7: Develop skills for partnering with professionals and creating positive relationships, enhancing your personal agency, well-being, and family resilience.
Session 8: Review your toolkit and practice applying the tools in various scenarios to maximize their effectiveness.
Internationally acclaimed
This program is internationally recognized for its groundbreaking approach. It is founded on adult learning principles and incorporates evidence from positive psychology, family leadership, gamification, and family-centred practice.
Participants use specially designed tools to select outcomes and pursue them with newfound clarity and purpose.
This program is for
Parents, family members, and primary carers of children with disabilities, developmental delays, or neurodivergence aged 0-12 years.
When
Weekly online sessions; 2 hours each;
Attendance at all eight sessions is required.
From Thursday 15 May to Thursday 3 July; 8pm to 10pm* AEST/NSW time
Please adjust for your time zone if necessary.
Cost
Total cost: $1,232 per person or couple (note that only a limited number of couples are accepted per group).
The course cost can be claimed through NDIS Capacity Building funding for Improved Daily Living – Skill Development and Training or purchased privately. Payment is not required at this time.
Payment of the program is not necessary at this point. A Now & Next team member will be in touch with you soon.
RSVP
by Sunday, 4 May
Groups are subject to cancellation due to low RSVP.
Per the NDIS price guideline 2024-25, we require seven days’ cancellation notice.
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
Once registered, we will provide further details closer to the date, including the link to join the session. You will need a good internet connection to attend.
Certificate of Completion
To receive a certificate of attendance, you must have your camera on for all eight sessions to confirm your attendance and engagement. We encourage active participation in each session for the best learning experience.
Accessibility
We want all families to fully engage in our Now & Next program, and everyone is welcome! This includes parents or carers with disabilities, neurodiversity, medical conditions, or those who speak English as a second language. Let us know how we can support your participation to ensure a successful experience.
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 nowandnext@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.
