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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

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/

28/01/2026

If you have developmental concerns for your child and are looking for support, you’re not alone. Now & Next is run by trained parent peer workers who are raising children with developmental differences. Our shared experience helps create a space where you feel respected and understood.

In this program, you will learn practical strategies for positive outcomes and build a community of support with other families. Parents who completed Now & Next report:

• 94% said their child learned new skills
• 95% built stronger family relationships
• 91% said their child communicated more and made choices

⭐ 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/

26/01/2026

✨ As parents and carers, we make the biggest difference to our children's lives. The skills you learn at Now & Next complement the work of your child's professional team to achieve positive outcomes for the whole family.

Over eight online sessions, you will explore topics such as:
• Setting a vision and goals for your child and family to thrive
• Building on your child and family's strengths to make a big impact
• Partnering with professionals and other supports to achieve goals
• Using strategies that have worked for other families

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

Life may be full, but Now & Next is time well spent. We’re dedicated to supporting families to become more confident and connected, because stronger families lead to better outcomes for children. Learn more and register for your free spot:
👉 www.plumtree.org.au/for-families-by-families/now-next-ndis/

21/01/2026

🗓 Our February Now & Next groups are starting soon for parents supporting children with developmental delay or disability. Over eight sessions, we will explore strengths and strategies for your child and family to thrive.

Now & Next facilitators are parents or carers raising a neurodivergent child. Our shared experience helps create a space where you feel respected and understood.

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

We can't wait to share our resources with you. Click the link to learn more and register.
👉 www.plumtree.org.au/for-families-by-families/now-next-ndis/

19/01/2026

Now & Next encourages a positive mindset. Discover all the good things you are already doing for your child and family, then build on them with new skills to achieve more positive outcomes with less effort 🙌

⭐ Now & Next February groups are FREE for all 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.

👉 Learn more and register for your free spot:
https://www.plumtree.org.au/for-families-by-families/now-next-ndis/

14/01/2026

Pictability is one of the evidence-based resources we share with families at Now & Next to plan and set goals. We designed the activity like a game to be fun and intuitive. The Pictability kit is valued over $100; it is yours to keep and continue using in the future as your child and family's goals change.

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

We have a wealth of information to share and look forward to seeing you. Learn more and register for your free spot:
👉 www.plumtree.org.au/for-families-by-families/now-next-ndis/

12/01/2026

✨ Focusing on your child's strengths can increase engagement, motivation and resilience. Give them plenty of opportunities to make choices and show you what they love doing.

🙌🏼 Positive psychology is the foundation of Now & Next, and school holidays are a perfect time for encouraging children to follow their interests. This strengths-based approach can also lead to great outcomes for the whole family!

⭐ Now & Next February groups are FREE for all 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 building the capability of parents and carers, because stronger families lead to better outcomes for children. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the program at no cost!

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

07/01/2026

🌱 Build on your child's strengths to help them thrive! Now & Next is an evidence-based program supporting families of children with disability or developmental concerns.

Run by trained parent peer workers raising a neurodivergent child, you will learn strategies for positive outcomes and how to achieve more with less effort. We look forward to sharing our resources with you!

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

Valued at $1,232, don't miss this opportunity to experience Now & Next at no cost!
👉 www.plumtree.org.au/for-families-by-families/now-next-ndis/

05/01/2026

Creating a vision for your child and family is a vital first step to develop goals for a good life. At Now & Next, parents do this in the first session with Pictability, our fun and intuitive planning resource. Setting a vision enables you to picture the future you want for the whole family.

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

Valued at $1,232, don't miss this opportunity to experience Now & Next at no cost!
https://www.plumtree.org.au/for-families-by-families/now-next-ndis/

31/12/2025

🎇 A new year brings new goals and possibilities. Thank you for being a part of our community; we've held a wonderful 10-year celebration, an empowering in-person Family Conference with Belongside Families, and received such lovely feedback about our new school program.

🙌 We hope you continue to connect with us and each other to get inspired in 2026. Wishing you all the best for the new year!

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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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