Plumtree Children's Services

14/04/2026

Helping kids talk about feeling sick

This communication board is a helpful tool for parents and carers to support children to understand and share how they’re feeling when they’re unwell.

How to use it:
- Point to the pictures as you talk, to help your child understand and express their symptoms
- Ask “are you feeling sick?” and encourage them to point to where or how they feel unwell
- Some children find it easier to point rather than talk, especially when they’re not feeling their best

Teaching moments
• Use the pictures to gently remind children to cover their mouth when coughing
• Show them how to wash their hands with soap to help get rid of germs

Visual supports like these can make learning about health and hygiene easier, more accessible and even a little more fun 🦠💖

10/04/2026

Movement plays a large part in becoming independent. A physiotherapist supports children in participating in family and community life, It can involve developing your child's motor skills for activities like walking, sitting, or kicking a ball.

Physiotherapists also help you with daily routines such as playing with family and friends, visiting a park, getting dressed or moving from one place to another.

If you're interested in connecting with a paediatric physiotherapist for your child aged birth to 5 years, please contact us.

📞 (02) 9572 8840
🌐 www.plumtree.org.au

08/04/2026

Looking for extra support to help your child move, play and grow with confidence?

Our paediatric physiotherapist works with families to support children’s development in fun, everyday ways.

Find out more and book a session: https://www.plumtree.org.au/paediatric-physiotherapy-2/

05/04/2026

31/03/2026

Playgroup NSW is holding a FREE toilet training online workshop

📅 Tuesday 14 April; 1pm – 2.30pm AEDT
📍 Online via zoom

This webinar supports families through the toileting journey, with planning tips, practical strategies and troubleshooting ideas, especially for children with additional needs including sensory and communication differences.

You’ll learn how to recognise the stages of toileting, build confidence in supporting your child, and take away practical tools you can start using straight away.

This session is free and suitable for parents, carers and early childhood educators.
Register now to secure your spot:

Get tickets on Humanitix - FREE Press Play Webinar: Tackling Toilet Training with Daniel Kunovsky (Lifestart) hosted by Playgroup NSW. Online. Monday 13th April 2026. Find event information.

31/03/2026

Wondering what your child’s behaviour is telling you?

At Plumtree, we understand that everything children do is a type of behaviour—whether they are running, eating, playing or talking. When we talk about behaviour support, we mean offering help with behaviours that can make learning, playing or socialising a little harder for children.

Our behaviour specialists work with you to understand your child’s needs and find simple, practical strategies that make daily life easier.

Find out more and book a session: https://www.plumtree.org.au/positive-behaviour-support-therapist/

30/03/2026

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE THIS WEEK – NATURE PLAY FOR YOUR CHILD

Discover how simple outdoor play can support your child’s learning and development. Join our Nature Playgroup for a relaxed morning in the bush, where children can explore, create and connect.

Together we will enjoy:
✅ Encouraging independence through hands‑on play in nature
✅ Gentle opportunities for children to build friendships
✅ Exploring the environment, guided by the weather and the season

📅 Wednesday 15 April 2026, 10am to 12pm
Parents are required to stay on-site.
📍 Wolli Creek Regional Park – Girrahween Picnic Area – Wolli Creek
💰 $193
🔗 Register Now: https://www.plumtree.org.au/event/nature-play-april26/
📖 Learn more about what the research says about nature play: https://tinyurl.com/y2ybjxsp

We hope to see you there! 🌿

29/03/2026

Caring for our child can feel hurried and full, and at times overwhelming. In the middle of it all, small sparks of joy- a shared smile, a quiet breath, a moment of curiosity can help steady us.

These moments don’t remove the challenges, but they offer connection, warmth and hope. Noticing them can remind us that our family life holds love, strength and meaning.

Join us at our last MyTime session for the term as we explore these small sparks together and share simple ways to nurture them in everyday life.

👶 Limited childminding available—book early!
💻 Can’t make it in person? Join us online!
📅 Wednesday, 1 April
🕚 11am – 1pm
📍 or online
➡️ https://www.plumtree.org.au/event/mytime-peer-support-t126/

27/03/2026

Preparing for the transition to school?

The move to school is an exciting time, and every family approaches it in their own way. The Ready to Learn Together resources from EarlyEd bring together practical tools and ideas to help you support your child’s confidence and independence as they start school.

You’ll find a range of easy-to-use resources, including:
- Practical tip sheets and posters to help with everyday routines like getting ready in the morning, organising school bags and lunches, and understanding what happens at orientation
- Short, family-friendly videos exploring topics such as friendships, asking for help, developing independence and getting to know school routines

The resources are free, available in multiple languages, and shaped by the insights of educators, early childhood professionals and families.

Take a look and choose the ideas that work best for your child and your family.

Learn more here:

Ready to Learn Together provides practical tips via Video and written resources for to help you know how to help your child get ready to start school.

26/03/2026

Last year, Bridget’s art was displayed at Vivid. At the time, she shared her wish to one day see her work light up the sails of the Sydney Opera House.
Last night, that wish came true.

Bridget is one of our very own – a volunteer, artist-in-residence, conference speaker, muralist, and a Plumtree preschool alumnus. The list really does go on.

Congratulations Bridget. We are so proud of you and everything you bring to our community.

25/03/2026

WHAT'S ON | BEYOND UNIVERS

This season of Univers includes two access performances of Beyond Univers for children and young people aged 3–14 with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities.

Wednesday 15 April
10am and 12pm

Performances are adapted to the needs of each audience, with experienced performers, small audience sizes and a safe, flexible space for children who need to move around. All venues are wheelchair accessible with companion seating.

To book, call the box office on 1300 764 849, email the team, or book online via the link.
Book now:

Direct from Spain comes a playful, sensory performance where live music, movement and poetic storytelling combine to give 0 - 2 year olds the space to explore in magical and unexpected ways.People, performers and beautiful objects move, scatter and reassemble in an endearing, immersive world that in...