Some parents of children with a disability or developmental delay may stand back and let service providers do the work. That’s understandable because therapists and other professionals are important—but they […]
Why family leadership is important Read More »
Dr Tim Moore has a message for families of children with disabilities: early childhood intervention is more than therapy. After receiving a diagnosis, the parents’ first thought is often for
Rethinking early childhood intervention Read More »
Not having a vision for your child is like going for a drive without a destination. By identifying her daughter Bridget’s strengths and self-managing NDIS planning, Kate McNamara set a
Making your vision a reality Read More »
Libraries as Community Connectors, Plumtree’s collaboration with libraries to enhance programs and access for families of children with disability, has expanded from Greater Sydney to New South Wales. Online training
Libraries inclusion project expands across NSW, online training program launched Read More »
Going for a walk outside is a great way to break up the day for children. It helps their cognitive and language development as there is lots to see, do
Supporting children’s language development when going for a walk Read More »
Online therapy, a part of Telepractice or Telehealth, is the new normal for children with a disability or developmental delay and their families. Many may be wondering if it is
The facts of Telepractice Read More »
Don’t throw away your boxes! You can use them for all kinds of fun gross-motor-skill activities. Here are a few ideas. Tissue boxes for jumping joeys Boxes from around the
Upcycling boxes for motor-skill games Read More »
As children grow and their handwriting develops, occupational therapists begin to support these skills differently. Here are some of our top tips: Correcting bad writing habits take lower priority You
Handwriting tips for older students Read More »
Held early September 2020, the 4th Annual Family Conference brought together families of children with disabilities and developmental delays and their allies. Themed around doing things differently during the pandemic
“Doing things differently” 4th Annual Family Conference Parent Statement Read More »
Australian Government funds Parent Peer Leadership Project that builds expertise for families of children with developmental concerns through the Now & Next program and local parent peer workers. We have
Actor and screenwriter Audrey O’Connor is inspiring people with disability to have a voice and make a difference through cinema. People living with disability have amazing stories to tell. For
Not Invisible Anymore Read More »
Using the home environment to enhance online therapy Telehealth, such as online therapy, is the new normal, but did you know it enables new opportunities to support a child’s development?
Using the home environment to enhance online therapy Read More »
The National Disability Insurance Agency funds Plumtree for a project providing resources and training to enhance the library experience for children with disability and their families. A hub of learning
Plumtree collaborates with libraries to promote inclusion Read More »
Since 2017, our family conferences have been bringing together and inspiring families of children with a disability to take the lead and dream big. Themed “Doing things differently,” the 4th
4th Annual Family Conference: making the best of these uncertain times Read More »
