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Now & Next Program

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Now & Next Program

Now & Next is an innovative, award-winning program for parents, family members, and carers of children with concerns about their child’s development.

N&N helps you develop skills to achieve positive outcomes for your child, your family & yourself Life can be overwhelming for parents or carers if their children don’t develop or behave in the same way as other children. Parents often wonder if there is something more they could be doing to help. Now & Next™ is an 8-session interactive program that can help you to make a positive difference for your child. We know that parents and carers make the biggest difference in their child’s life. Not by doing more, but by achieving more with less effort. Your valuable time will be well spent because we measure the outcomes and it works.

-94% of parents said: ‘Our child is learning new skills’
-95% of parents said: ‘Our child has positive family relationships’
-91% of parents said: ‘Our child is making choices and communicating’
(*Parents who have completed the Now and Next program reported on the achievements of their child outcomes at the end of the program.) Join the program and you will:
• Learn how to achieve more with less effort
• Use your strengths to make small changes that create a big impact for your child
• Learn how to increase the well-being and resilience of your entire family
• Learn strategies that have worked for other families
• Use our practical toolkit to get the best for your child when funding is limited

04/03/2026

🧰 After completing Now & Next, families receive a comprehensive toolkit of resources for their child and family to thrive. They also connect with graduates from across Australia and internationally, a growing community of support!

We love seeing how families continue to share ideas, hope and encouragement ❤️

Learn more about Now & Next - free for all families in Australia:
https://www.plumtree.org.au/for-families-by-families/now-next-ndis/

02/03/2026

Our February groups are going well and we love the feedback so far. Thank you! ❤️ We're dedicated to supporting families to become more confident and connected, because stronger families lead to better outcomes for children.

Learn more about Now & Next - free for all families in Australia:
https://www.plumtree.org.au/for-families-by-families/now-next-ndis/

25/02/2026

At Now & Next, we often talk about finding and nurturing your child's strengths. That's because positive psychology research tells us that a strengths-based approach helps build confidence and resilience, which leads to best outcomes.

🌱 Positive psychology is the foundation of the Now & Next program. A shift in perspective can make a big difference!

23/02/2026

It’s not always obvious how much learning happens through outdoor play, but a trip to the playground offers so many opportunities for children’s development.

Outdoor play is one of the topics we explore in Now & Next. Activities like climbing and exploring can support motor skills, problem‑solving skills and confidence. Playing with other children helps develop early social skills. Following your child’s lead during play helps them learn in ways that feel natural and joyful 🙌🏼

🎥 This video is from Plumtree's free eBook "About Play: How children learn through play", which also explores the benefits of other play activities.

👉 View it and other free resources from Plumtree's website:
www.plumtree.org.au/for-families/resources/

18/02/2026

What makes a good partnership with professionals? Parents who completed Now & Next created a statement on this topic at one of our Family Conferences.

✨ The statement affirmed our responsibility to take charge on driving our children and family’s goals, dreams and future—a powerful moment!

16/02/2026

Now & Next facilitators are parents raising a child with a disability or developmental delay.

Helping children thrive starts with the right supports. Our shared experience creates a space where families feel respected and understood. We’re trained to work alongside families to:
• Set practical, achievable goals
• Build skills and strategies that support children's development
• Notice and celebrate progress

📊 Families who join Now & Next report real outcomes:
• 94% say their child learned new skills
• 95% built stronger family relationships
• 91% saw their child communicate and make choices

✨ Learn more about our evidence-based program, free for all families in Australia:
https://www.plumtree.org.au/for-families-by-families/now-next-ndis/

11/02/2026

✨ Every family has strengths to discover. When we focus on what our children can do, we open doors to confidence, connection and joy.

By providing opportunities, our children experience the world, learn new skills and achieve meaningful milestones. It's always a pleasure to hear parents who complete Now & Next share how their families are thriving.

Our Term 1 Now & Next groups have started. We hope you're enjoying the sessions and getting inspired! 🙌🏼

09/02/2026

✨ Prepare for your child's next school meeting and support them to have a say in decisions about their learning and wellbeing.

You will learn how to work with educators to develop effective goals based on your child's strengths and interests. Built on positive psychology and the science of wellbeing, participants receive practical resources to use in planning and school meetings for their child to thrive.

Now & Next School is for parents and carers of primary school–aged children with disability or developmental delay.
👉 Learn more and register:
https://www.plumtree.org.au/event/now-next-school/

04/02/2026

🙌🏼 As a new school term begins, many parents start thinking about their child's learning goals and wellbeing.

Now & Next School supports you to work with educators to create a strengths-based Individual Education Plan, while nurturing your child's independence and participation in planning goals that matter to them.

✨ Families receive practical resources and a tailored report to use in school meetings, keeping your child’s strengths and wellbeing at the centre of planning for positive, meaningful outcomes.

👉 For parents and carers of primary school-aged children with disability or developmental delay. Learn more and register:
https://www.plumtree.org.au/event/now-next-school/

02/02/2026

✨ How can we encourage our children to understand and communicate their own needs at home, at school or in the community?

Reframing Autism founder Dr Melanie Heyworth had some advice about this at a Now & Next Alumni Conference.

❤️ Children feel safe and supported when we listen to their opinions and needs. Providing opportunities for them to communicate their preferences is a vital first step.

30/01/2026

⭐️ Last chance to register for our free February groups!⭐️ Learn strategies to achieve more positive outcomes with less effort and connect with other parents to build a community of support. Don't miss this opportunity!

Parents who completed Now & Next say their child’s achievements include:
• Learning new skills – 94%
• Developing positive family relationships – 95%
• Making choices and communicating – 91%

After registering, you will receive our award-winning Pictability kit, a fun and intuitive resource to plan and set goals during the course and in the future. A parent peer worker will also be in touch to answer any questions.

⭐️ Now & Next February groups are free for families in Australia as part of a research collaboration between University of New South Wales, University of Melbourne, Monash University and Plumtree.
Learn more about the program and join us!
👉 www.plumtree.org.au/for-families-by-families/now-next-ndis/

29/01/2026

✨ Applications close this Sunday! ✨ In Now & Next, families often tell us it’s the first time they’ve thought about their child through a strengths-based lens. This is a powerful shift that makes all the difference. Research shows that focusing on what your child can do leads to more positive outcomes for your child and the whole family.

Our trained parent facilitators are raising a child with a developmental delay. With our shared experience and evidence-based tools, you will:

✅ Work out what’s important for your family
✅ Learn to achieve more with less effort
✅ Connect with other parents and carers

⭐️ Now & Next February groups are free for families in Australia as part of a research collaboration between University of New South Wales, University of Melbourne, Monash University and Plumtree.

We’re dedicated to supporting families to become more confident and connected, because stronger families lead to better outcomes for children. Find out more about Now & Next and register for your free place.

👉 www.plumtree.org.au/for-families-by-families/now-next-ndis/

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Yabsley Avenue, Jarvie Park
Marrickville, NSW
2204

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	10:30am - 12:30pm

Website

https://plumtree.org.au/for-families-by-families/now-next/

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