Family Conference 2025: Connect. Thrive. Belong

As parents and carers, you make the biggest difference in your child’s life. When you feel supported, confident, and connected, your child thrives. 

The free Family Conference, hosted by Plumtree and Belongside Families, brings together family experiences and professional expertise to expand your knowledge and empower you to support your child in ways only you can. 

You’ll be reminded of the impact you have as a parent on your child’s development—and how the everyday choices you make, the relationships you help build, and the opportunities you create help your child learn, grow and belong. 

Join us to build your confidence, learn practical strategies, and discover fresh ideas to support both your child and yourself. And leave feeling more connected to a community of families who understand and share your journey. 

For a breakdown of the day and full event schedule please visit the Family Conference website. 

Who This Event Is For 

• Parents and carers of children with disability, developmental delay, autism, rare or genetic conditions, and medical needs. Unfortunately, due to limited spaces, we cannot welcome professionals to this event. 

About the Hosts 

Belongside Families is a family-led not-for-profit organisation supporting over 7,000 parents and carers each year who are raising children with disability, developmental delay, autism, rare and genetic conditions, or medical needs. Through our parent support groups, workshops, webinars, one-on-one support and resources, we empower families with the knowledge, confidence and connections to support their children and family to thrive. 

Plumtree Children’s Services is a not-for-profit, community-based early childhood intervention organisation with 40 years of experience. Located in Marrickville, Plumtree provides therapies, playgroups, and parent programs that support children aged birth to 8 years with disability or developmental delay, helping families feel respected, informed, and included in their communities. 

Important Information 

• Time: The conference program runs from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Please arrive from 12:30 pm for check-in and afternoon tea. Optional time to connect with other families will continue until 4:30 pm. 

• Catering: Light savoury snacks, biscuits, tea and coffee provided. Let us know any dietary requirements during registration. 

• Childcare: Limited childcare available on request for children aged 2 years and older. Please only apply if you have no alternative childminding options.

• Accessibility: The venue is accessible. Please let us know if you have specific access requirements during registration. 

• As part of your event registration, you’ll be added to our mailing list. You can unsubscribe at any time. 

Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Visit www.dss.gov.au for more information.