Now & Next Program

Award-winning programs

Co-designed with participants, the Now & Next programs were launched in 2015 and now operate in 7 countries.

For Parents, Carers & Families

Designed by parents who understand the journey, the Now & Next program provides the tools and support you need to create meaningful change for your family. Rooted in evidence-based practices and positive psychology, this program helps you transform challenges into opportunities for growth and connection.

Australian residents, contact Plumtree Children Services. For the rest of the world click below.

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For Youth & Young Adults

Co-designed with youth, the Now & Next Youth Quest program builds leadership through a fun capacity building game.

This evidence-based program provides young participants with strength-based tools to formulate goals and unpack them into small, achievable steps.

Using the Keys to Citizenship framework, the Quest guides participants to harness their strengths to activate their inspiring future. For more details, click below.

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Participants gain

Inspiring Vision: Learn to define a clear and inspiring vision for your future.
Practical Strategies: Implement evidence-based strategies to break down goals into manageable steps.
Peer Support: Connect with a community of peers who understand your journey and can offer valuable insights.
Wellbeing: Enhance your resilience and wellbeing through shared experiences and practical tools.

Meet the Fast Track Inclusion Founder

Dr. Annick Janson

When my third child was diagnosed on the autism spectrum, I quickly realised the significant gap in services available to parents like me.

Determined to change this, I collaborated with other parents to create the strength-based Now & Next program.

Now & Next program co-creators

As mothers of young men with disabilities, we co-created Now & Next in 2015 with families to provide hope and the tools they need to help their children thrive.

Now & Next, provides families the tools to build on their strengths so they know how to help their child progress and thrive.

Sylvana Mahmic, CEO Plumtree, and Dr Annick Janson, Fast Track Inclusion Trust.

Drawing from decades of experience as a Clinical Psychologist and grounded in positive psychology, this program is designed to help parents and carers focus on their own strengths, as well as those of their child and family. Our goal is to accelerate progress and empower families to thrive.

Today, my adult son is a successful artist living independently, and he occasionally comes to visit—a testament to the positive outcomes that are possible.

Now & Next programs have already supported over a thousand youth, parents and carers across seven countries.

Join us, and discover how we can help you rediscover the joy of parenting. Together, we’ll work to build your well-being, enhance your family’s resilience, create strong partnerships with the professionals in your child's life, and learn from the experiences of other parents like you.

"This program has changed our life. My husband and I now speak the same change language and continue progressing month after month!"

- E. Afroze

"We are now on track with our daughter's progress. We have learnt to work with teachers and therapists to achieve her dreams."

- M. Kalemkaridis

"From despair to joy of parenting - this program helped my operate from a different mindset - that which sees possibities instead of bariers."