Ask us anything- Inclusion for library staff
Wednesday 21 May @ 1:00 am – 2:30 am AEST
RSVP
1 ticket per person
A parent-peer worker lead Q&A on making your library more inclusive as part of your Community of Practice
Meet Libraries as Community Connectors team member Marie and Rob, a State Library of NSW visiting scholar & library ambassador to discuss any questions or concerns about including children with developmental delay and disability in your library programs.
Marie is raising a child with developmental delays or disability and enjoy visiting libraries with their families. As trained parent peer workers at Plumtree, they liaise with parents and carers, develop and facilitate programs, and collaborate with the team to provide support for families.
This workshop is a safe space for discussion and sets up a community of practice for library staff across Australia.
During this interactive session, we will explore:
- Different scenarios to enhance inclusion in your library programs
- Information that families have shared with us in our surveys
- Opportunities for libraries to share information on what they’re doing well
Important: Please complete the Libraries as Community Connectors eLearning modules before attending.
These sessions are for
All public library staff
When
Wednesday 21 May; 1 pm to 2.30 pm AEST/NSW Time
Please adjust for your time zone if necessary
Where
Online via Zoom.
Instructions will be sent by email before the event.
If you need accessibility support, please let us know when you register.
Cost
Free
Flyer
Your host and facilitators
Hosted by Rob Thomson, a State Library of NSW visiting scholar & library ambassador. Rob was the Australian Libraries and Information Association NSW Manager from 2019-2023. He is passionate about public libraries and their important role in promoting an inclusive and fairer society. Rob will lead the discussion with Kylie and Marie, parent-peer workers.
Additional info
| Log in details | Once registered, we’ll send you more details, including the link to join the session, as the event date approaches. Please make sure you have a stable internet connection for the best experience, you have a good internet connection for a smooth experience. |
| Contact details | For more information, please feel free to contact Marg, Libraries project team leader, at margaret@plumtree.org.au |
| Funding | The Libraries as Community Connectors project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. |
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.
