In May 2018, Plumtree ran our first ever webinar, for current and alumni members of the Now and Next program.
Sylvana Mahmic, Plumtree CEO, in conversation with special guest speaker, Sam Paior from The Growing Space in South Australia.
Sam is a solo mum to teenage boys, one with intellectual disability. She has worked as a Parliamentary Advisor, Public Speaker, Access Consultant, Advocate and Inclusion Supporter for a decade.
In 2007, she founded The Growing Space and also provides Support Coordination through the NDIS since its launch.
In this session Sam shares:
– Her experience of self-managing for her son
– Tips for self-management/plan management of NDIS funding, including what is reasonable and necessary.
WEBINAR RECORDING
RESOURCES
For more information about Sam Paior and The Growing Space go to www.thegrowingspace.com or check out her Facebook page.
For more information about Now and Next go to www.nowandnext.org
Early physiotherapy and down syndrome: Does this improve age of walking? – British Medical Journal
PDF: Reasonable and Necessary Supports – The Growing Space
PDF: Reasonable and Necessary Supports – Plumtree
PDF: Choosing a person to work with your child – Safe Space
PDF: Choosing an organisation to work with your child – Safe Space
PDF: Parent and Carer Guide – Safe Space
PDF: NDIS Guide to Self Management
Safe Space resources are also available in community languages on the Safe Space website
VIDEO: A parent and carer guide to choosing a person to work with your child
VIDEO: A parent and carer guide to choosing an organisation to work with your child
