Connecting parents with their peers
MyTime is a unique service for parents and carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or concern about their child’s development.
It’s a regular meeting place where you can unwind, socialise, discuss, get information, and support and be supported by other parents and family carers. It’s a world away from appointments and therapy. It’s support for you!
Members get to plan the group sessions around their specific needs as carers.
MyTime Marrickville is run by parent-peer workers who have shared experience in raising a child with disabilities and delays.
During MyTime we will:
- Chat over tea/coffee – In some MyTime sessions; members relax over a coffee, talk about their week and share advice and information.
- Learn something new – In some sessions, the facilitator or a guest speaker might lead discussions on a topic of interest.
- Take care of yourself – sometimes, the group might have fun with an activity aimed at helping members relax and look after their well-being.
This program is for
Parents, primary carers and family members of children with disability, developmental delay or neurodivergence aged 0-18 years old.
When
4x fortnightly sessions; 2 hours each;
Session 1: Wednesday 26 February | Setting meaningful goals for our children
Session 2: Wednesday 12 March | Predictability & Routines
Session 3: Wednesday 26 March | Emotional regulation for families
Session 4: Wednesday 9 April | Family activities on a budget
All sessions 11 am to 1 pm AEST/Sydney time.
You are welcome to join any session you can attend.
We are also holding an online MyTime special workshop with a guest speaker
Wednesday 5 March | A father’s journey: resilience, advocacy & strength
In conversation with Colin Armstrong, co-author of Milly’s Mind
Child-minding
Childminding is available for preschool-age children only, subject to booking and availability
Cost
Free
Where
The program will be conducted face-to-face at our Marrickville house.
Plumtree Children’s Services
19 Yabsley Avenue, Marrickville, NSW, 2204
If you’re not based in Sydney or can’t visit our premises, please join the group online. Simply select the ‘joining online’ option.
Your facilitators
Plumtree’s workshops and courses are facilitated by members of our therapy team, guest speakers or our trained parent peer workers who are raising a child with a disability or delay.
MyTime is facilitated by Kylie, parent-peer worker and Jannatul, play helper.
New MyTime Member
If this is your first time registering for a MyTime session, please select this ticket option. We need this information to create your MyTime membership. You only need to fill out this ticket once. For returning members, there is no need to register again—just let Mana know you’ll be attending at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If you’re unsure about your MyTime membership status, please contact Mana at the same email for assistance. RSVP here
