Events on week 6-12 November 2023

Supports and strengthens child-parent relationships

Circle of Security is an evidence-based program that supports and strengthens child-parent relationships. Research shows that children who experience a secure relationship with at least one parent have better health, stronger relationships and better educational outcomes into their future.

Participants develop an understanding of Easy English, review current resources and research, and begin to develop their own Easy English document with the support of Access Easy English staff. This training focuses on all elements of implementing Easy English, including language and the use of images. It is an interactive workshop with numerous opportunities for participants to practise their new skills in activities and in their own documents. Website and internet access are explored. Participants also consider the organisational implementation of Easy English.

Meet other parents and talk to our highly skilled staff while your children socialise and learn new skills.

For Professionals

Become a Pictability™ facilitator and support families to set a vision for their child, family and self with this award-winning, internationally acclaimed visioning tool that will inform your family-centred approach.

This workshop aims to help parents understand their child’s sensory needs and explore strategies that can help with sensory regulation.

Supports and strengthens child-parent relationships

Circle of Security is an evidence-based program that supports and strengthens child-parent relationships. Research shows that children who experience a secure relationship with at least one parent have better health, stronger relationships and better educational outcomes in their future.

Participants develop an understanding of Easy English, review current resources and research, and begin to develop their own Easy English document with the support of Access Easy English staff. This training focuses on all elements of implementing Easy English, including language and the use of images. It is an interactive workshop with numerous opportunities for participants to practise their new skills in activities and in their own documents. Website and internet access are explored. Participants also consider the organisational implementation of Easy English.

Create opportunities for communication and interaction through musical fun

Foster your child’s emotional development Tuning in to KidsTM is an evidence-based program designed to help you in guiding your child to develop emotional intelligence. It provides skills in emotion coaching, which is about recognising, understanding and managing your and your child’s emotions. When children develop these emotional skills, they are better able to negotiate the ups and downs of life.

This workshop will outline what the NDIS early childhood approach age extension from 7 to 9 means for your family.

Connect and learn together

The Vietnamese Peer Support is an informal support group for parents of children with disability or delay or parents with concerns about their children’s development. It’s a place for you to relax, share information, learn and support each other. 

Guest speakers may be invited for presentations that share information of interest.

The group is facilitated by Plumtree’s Vietnamese family support worker Vy Phan.

Kết nối & học hỏi cùng nhau

Tổ chức Hỗ trợ Gia đình Việt Nam là một nhóm hỗ trợ không chính thức dành cho các bậc cha mẹ có con bị khuyết tật hoặc chậm phát triển hoặc các bậc cha mẹ lo lắng về sự phát triển của con mình. Đây là nơi để bạn thư giãn, chia sẻ thông tin, học hỏi và hỗ trợ lẫn nhau.

Các diễn giả có thể được mời đến để thuyết trình và chia sẻ những đề tài và thông tin theo sở thích của các gia đình.

Nhóm được hỗ trợ bởi nhân viên hỗ trợ gia đình người Việt của Plumtree là Vy Phan.

Let’s explore ways to prepare your child for a successful transition to preschool or childcare