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The 'Help Way Earlier' Report, released by the Australian Human Rights Commission, finally puts a spotlight on what we've known for years—our child justice system needs urgent .

As National Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds states, "Tragically, by not addressing their human rights early on, and instead taking a punitive approach to their offending, we are essentially criminalising some of the most vulnerable children in Australia.”

The report, based on extensive consultations, calls for a National Taskforce for child justice reform, a federal Minister for Children, a Ministerial Council for Child Wellbeing, and a National Children’s Act. With over $1 million spent annually to incarcerate a child who will likely reoffend, it’s clear that our current system is failing.

Instead, these funds should be used to provide trauma-informed, person-centered support that helps children heal.

This report couldn’t have come at a more critical time, as we witness the heartbreaking tragedy of , a young Aboriginal man who lost his life after being unjustly placed in the adult Prison Unit 18.

The call for reform in the 'Help Way Earlier' Report is not just timely—it's absolutely essential.

https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/childrens-rights/publications/help-way-earlier

‘Help way earlier!’ – transforming child justice Read Help way earlier, a report by the National Children's Commissioner on how Australia can transform child justice to improve safety and wellbeing.

🌟 Happy Book Week! 📚

"Nobody should have to choose their human rights of freedom and safety over seeking support for their disability, which is why advocacy is so important in changing the way that the world sees Autism and other neurodivergences." ~ Unmasked by Ellie Middleton 🌈💡

✨ Celebrate the power of words and the importance of inclusion and advocacy this Book Week!

After reading the "Hear Me Out" Inquiry Report by WA's Commissioner for Children and Young People into the operating model of care in WA's youth detention center's, several critical needs have been highlighted:

• Better access to healthcare for youth in detention
• Improved access to education
• Trauma-informed staff training to handle complex behaviours, mental health issues, and physical impairments
• Enhanced dietary options to nourish and support youth development

Plan and Grow's Safe Community Living Program addresses these findings directly by providing young people exiting Banksia Hill Detention Centre with:

• Immediate safe housing, personal belongings, and family connections
• Access to mentors, health and mental healthcare, and trauma-informed support
• Educational and employment opportunities
• Adequate food and connection to family and friends

We support the Commissioner's call for a child-centered approach that emphasises rehabilitation, respect, and relational security for detained youth.

Our mission to empower people to succeed aligns with the report's vision for a more supportive and rehabilitative justice system!

Visit www.planandgrow.net today

Today, our head office and support staff participated in a valuable professional development session on De-escalating Conflict and Aggression, led by Evolve WA.

The course provided practical tools and techniques for handling challenging situations, enhancing our ability to manage conflicts and respond to aggressive behaviour effectively.

This training is a great step forward in ensuring a safer and more supportive environment for both our team and the people we serve.

A big thank you to Evolve WA for delivering such an engaging and insightful workshop!

🎨 This August, step out of your comfort zone and dive into creativity at Plan and Grow's NDIS Fun Hub in Balcatta! Whether you're mastering the art of culinary skills with cake pops or unleashing your inner artist with salt painting, there's something for everyone.

Before each workshop, we’ll warm up with some chair yoga and encourage social interaction through fun introductions. Participants will also receive worksheets to guide them through the activities. 🌟

📍 Venue: Plan and Grow Head Office, Level 1, Unit 9/245 Balcatta Road, Balcatta.

Join us to socialise, learn new skills, and have a blast with us! 🎉

To book your spot, head to this link - https://www.planandgrow.net/upcoming-events-and-bookings

All bookings must be made in advance to the workshop date in order to allocate resources and space effectively. We hope to see you there!

"Learning instruments can help to improve children's ability to learn and has been used as an intervention to support students in low socio-economic areas to reach education benchmarks."

"Despite the enormous benefits of playing musical instruments, people with disabilities and injuries often miss out because they can't play the standard instruments on offer."

According to Monash University, 20% of Australians are living with a disability, with the majority being physical.

Of Australia's practicing musicians, 7% (15,400) are people living with a disability. Remarkably, 70% of these musicians report that the arts have a “big” or “very big” impact on their sense of wellbeing and happiness.

The article below explains how music is evolving to create more opportunities for those with disabilities to push their abilities to new heights.

By making musical instruments more accessible, we can increase the number of people with disabilities who play, fostering a more inclusive and diverse musical community!

'Look at what people can actually do': how to make music more accessible for people with disability People with injuries and disabilities often miss out on playing standard musical instruments. Modifying instruments to suit their needs can open the world.

Plan and Grow is thrilled to announce that Madaline Odera has been awarded our support staff Top Performer for the month of July!

Thank you Madaline, for your consistent and resilient approach to caring for Plan and Grow clients.

Your work does not go unnoticed, and we thank you for your commitment to improving outcomes for our most vulnerable individuals and empowering our participants to succeed!

August has begun! Get ready for a whole new month of activities!

The Plan and Grow NDIS Fun Hub is a great way to build independent skills, socialise and interact with new people!

Check out our upcoming workshops and following the link to book your atteendance

https://www.planandgrow.net/upcoming-events-and-bookings

Entry for Plan and Grow participants is $15, external participants cost is $20.

🏠 Venue: Join us at our Head Office, located on level 1 unit 9/245 Balcatta road, Balcatta.

Support workers can use the available disabled parking if required, otherwise are directed to park across the road at the Campbells wholesale carpark.
Please also find attached the Fun Hub calendar for August. - if you know your participant may be interested in one of these workshops, please reach out!!

August has begun! Get ready for a whole new month of Fun Hub activities!

The Fun Hub is a great way to build independent skills, socialise and interact with new people!

Tomorrow marks Plan and Grow's final fun hub for July and as such as will be hosting a Costume Karaoke party!

Please follow the link to our website to book!

Then on Thursday, get excited, because we are bringing back a Fun Hub Favourite, Mini quiche making!

Entry for Plan and Grow participants is $15, external participants cost is $20.

🏠 Venue: Join us at our Head Office, located on level 1 unit 9/245 Balcatta road, Balcatta. Support workers can use the available disabled parking if required, otherwise are directed to park across the road at the Campbells wholesale carpark.

Please also find attached the Fun Hub calendar for August. - if you know your participant may be interested in one of these workshops, please reach out!!

Plan and Grow’s model of trauma-informed, neuro-affirming care has transformed the lives of children in care with complex needs. By prioritising stability and individualised support, we have given children like Robert a chance to heal and thrive.

However, new department measures threaten to uproot these children from their stable environments, disregarding their voices and progress. We must stand against these reforms to ensure that children remain in the supportive, nurturing homes that are working.

Read, comment, and share to advocate for their right to remain in the stable, loving homes that are working. Your voice can make a difference!

Let’s advocate for their right to stability and continued growth.

We are thrilled to announce that our dedicated Payroll Officer, Jizelle Jumao-as, has been awarded July's Top Performer Award for our head office.

Thank you Jizelle for your hard work, exceptional commitment, and unwavering dependability. Your resilience and outstanding communication skills make you a vital part of our team. Keep up the fantastic work!

UNEXPECTED NDIS SIL VACANCY
We have a lovely home to share with young male NOR 1:2 ratio vacancy available now.
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Our NAIDOC Week workshops for our children in care and NDIS participants were a huge success!

We were thrilled to involve our Indigenous participants in cooking kangaroo stew, making damper, and getting our non-Indigenous participants to learn and celebrate Aboriginal culture through learning language and art symbols, listening to music, and understanding what it means to be Aboriginal.

It was a week full of learning, sharing, and celebrating diversity. A big thank you to everyone who participated and made this week unforgettable!

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We are thrilled to announce that Plan and Grow's CEO, Anita Peiris, is a finalist in three categories for the AusMumpreneur Awards!

We are incredibly proud of her achievements and the recognition she has garnered for her dedication and hard work.

To read more about Anita's accomplishments and learn about the AusMumpreneur Awards, take a look at the press release below.

Stay tuned for updates and join us in celebrating this fantastic milestone!

Attention , , , Join us this week and next week for some NDIS workshops designed to encourage skills building, social interaction and FUN!

Join us at our Head Office, located on level 1 unit 9/245 Balcatta road, Balcatta.

Support workers/Guardians can use the available disabled parking if required, otherwise are directed to park across the road at the Campbells wholesale carpark.

: Support workers must accompany participants during the Fun Hub sessions, but are reminded that participants must be encouraged to be as independent as possible to promote skill-building.

To book your spot head over to our website now! https://www.planandgrow.net/upcoming-events-and-bookings

Our NAIDOC Week workshops have been a blast! Check out these beautifully crafted Aboriginal flags brightening up our concierge, made by our amazing children in care and NDIS participants.

We can't wait to reveal more of the great work we've been doing together. Stay tuned for more updates and join us in celebrating NAIDOC Week! 🌟🎨🖤💛❤️

means giving our clients the right to make their own choices, even if they come with risks. Making mistakes and learning from them helps us grow throughout our lives!

This basic human right lets us achieve our full potential.

Imagine a world where everyone feels they belong, free to express their true selves without fear.

This is the world we're striving to create at Plan and Grow. As leaders, we play a crucial role in making it happen.

By embracing the below principles, we can make a real, lasting impact, ensuring everyone feels valued and respected.

Let’s improve outcomes for our most vulnerable individuals and empower people to succeed today.

The AusMumpreneur awards are nationally recognised awards that have been running since 2009.

Proudly presented by AusMumpreneur and The Women’s Business School, the Awards recognise the best and brightest in the Australian mumpreneur industry, acknowledging success in business, product development and innovation and customer service.

We are more than thrilled to announce that Anita Peiris, the CEO of Plan and Grow, has been named a finalist in three categories for the AusMumpreneur Awards!

Anita’s dedication and compassion in supporting vulnerable individuals have led to this incredible recognition.

"Balancing business and motherhood has been a rewarding journey, allowing me to create a service that truly cares for those in need."

Congratulations Anita!

🎉 Celebrating 7 Years of Dedication! 🎉

Congratulations to Donna-Lea on her incredible 7-year journey with Plan and Grow!

As our Senior Engagement Officer, the support, stability, energy, and love you provide our participants every day never go unnoticed. Your energy is contagious, and our clients think so too! From conducting house visits 24/7 to running our NDIS Fun Hub, we would be lost without you. 🥳🎂

Thank you for being an essential part of our team, Donna-Lea! 💐👏

🏠 70 lush homes in Perth (5 vacancies).

😀 Zero non-conformities.

💕 500 skilled staff.

Choose Plan and Grow for your SIL Provider.

Supported Accommodation With over 70 accommodation homes throughout Western Australia, Plan and Grow are proudly providing services to people with disability and mental health diagnoses. The distinctive culture of Plan and Grow, a family-owned enterprise, distinguishes us from others by placing a strong emphasis on individ...

Join us this week for some NDIS workshops designed to celebrate NAIDOC Week!

To kick off the week, we are starting with a Kangaroo Stew and Damper Making workshop!

Then on Thursday, we invite you to join us for an art, symbols and language workshop!

🏠 Venue: Join us at our Head Office, located on level 1 unit 9/245 Balcatta road, Balcatta. Support workers/Guardians can use the available disabled parking if required, otherwise are directed to park across the road at the Campbells wholesale carpark.

👩‍💼 Support Workers: Support workers must accompany participants during the Fun Hub sessions, but are reminded that participants must be encouraged to be as independent as possible to promote skill-building.

To book your spot head over to our website now! -

Empowering people to succeed Children and Young People trauma-informed care arrangements. Western Australian Juvenile Youth Justice Program reducing recidivism. Supported Independent Living for National Disability Insurance Scheme participants. Continuity of Support Arrangement through the Department of Communities. Community S...

At Plan and Grow, we are dedicated to empowering people to succeed, and we need passionate Indigenous support workers to mentor our Indigenous participants and children in care.

Your cultural background and experiences are invaluable to us, and we believe that having someone from their own culture is extremely important for our participants.

Why Work with Plan and Grow?

Established in 2016, we've grown from 0 to over 400 dedicated support staff.

Mission: Empowering people to succeed.

Values: Improving outcomes for our most vulnerable individuals.
Join Our Team:

Ready to make a meaningful impact in your community and empower others to succeed? We want to hear from you!

Utilising the TIPP technique during times of significant stress to regulate emotions can work wonders for children in care, NDIS participants and even professionals in the workplace!

The Charter of Children's Rights refers to the set of rights specifically designed to protect and promote the well-being and development of children.

The most comprehensive and widely recognized document outlining these rights is the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on November 20, 1989.

The Charter sets a global standard for the treatment and protection of children, ensuring that they are given the opportunity to thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.

At Plan and Grow, we are deeply committed to upholding the principles outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Our dedication to these rights is reflected in every aspect of our programs and services.

Check out our Domestic and Family Violence Resource Booklet.

Put together by our Senior Engagement Officer Donna-lea Britton, this booklet aims to educate our staff and the community on how to respond to domestic violence and the risks to look out for!

Plan and Grow's Senior Service Coordinator, Donna-lea Britton, and Events and Inclusivity Officer, Kane Peiris, participated in a workshop on Domestic and Family Violence Response training, run by Australia's leading su***de prevention service, Lifeline Australia.

Reach out today if you are in need of advice, or simply would like to learn some new response tools for Domestic and Family Violence.