Lego Together
Developing social and communication skills with friends at home, at school or early childhood centre Lego Together is an evidence-based social skills program for school-aged children (4-8 years old) which […]
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Who is your child’s greatest teacher?
From the moment a child is born, they will start their learning journey through the smallest moments of everyday life. Parents and carers are undoubtedly the biggest learning influence that a
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By families
Connect with other families over a cuppa
Looking for an opportunity to swap ideas and feel part of a community in a relaxed environment? ‘It took me a long time to understand it was not all about
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For families
The best is yet to come
In September 2018 Plumtree hosted a 2-day workshop facilitated by Dr Michael Kendrick that presented new ideas for capacity building for families navigating the Early Childhood Intervention stage. The workshop
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8 top NDIS tips
Self-managing or plan managing your NDIS package gives you greater flexibility to reach your goals using your funding. It’s not hard to self-manage but if you want the flexibility, without
For professionals
International Society of Early Intervention Conference Sydney – Pre-Conference visit
Plumtree is excited to host national & international guests who will visit our organisation as part of their visits to Australia for the International Society for Early Intervention Conference (ISEI)
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Q&A Panel: Leaning into relationships with professionals
Struggling to build meaningful partnerships with your professionals? Trying to unite your team for the greater good of your child and family? Transitioning to a new professional relationship and wanting
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That’s a wrap!
‘The 2nd Now and Next Alumni conference is a ‘by families for families’ event which provides us with the opportunity to reinvigorate our vision, challenge our thinking, and be informed
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Last Minute Checklist for Getting Ready for School
It’s never too late. Here are some last minute things you may want to check off the list for you and your child to prepare for this schooling year: 1.
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Fostering your Child’s Self-Advocacy Skills
Dr Melanie Heyworth knows first hand that self-advocacy is grounded in knowledge, leads to empowerment and results in personal autonomy. In relation to children, it means that they are confident
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From little acorns, mighty oaks grow
Dr Pippa Murray believes that becoming a mighty oak is not about age, it is not about having disabilities. It’s about teaching our children and teaching ourselves how to navigate
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5 Ways to a Calm Festive Season with Children
The festive season can be overwhelming for children. Here are 5 simple strategies for keeping them, and you, calm and happy. 1 Read Books/Watch Movies about Festivities Sharing visuals and
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Now & Next: an external evaluation
When we were developing the Now and Next program at Plumtree in 2015, we knew we were onto something special. It began with a vision to help parents of young
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By families
Pictability training for Early Childhood professionals
Thanks to the ECIA NSW/ACT Innovation in Family-Centred Practice (IFCP) Grant, Plumtree Peer workers are currently training Early Childhood professionals in Pictability, a new way to plan & create a
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