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Training, Workshops and Events
Date |
Event name |
Where |
| March 10,11 | Drug Proof Your Kids - Facilitator Training | Scoresby |
| Wednesday March 10, Thursday March 11 8.30am - 4pm Cost $350 Drug Proof Your Kids is a parenting program helping parents to realise that it’s never too early to talk to their children about drugs. Parents are in the best position to have a positive influence and help make their children less vulnerable to involvement with drugs and alcohol. Parents are also informed about the latest trends in Australian alcohol culture and the impact of this on adolescent brain development. Click here to view the promo. | ||
| March 17,18 | Starting Points - Facilitator Training | Scoresby |
| Wednesday March 17 7.30pm - 9.30pm Cost $285 Thursday March 18 9.00am - 5pm Starting Points is a community based skills development program for parents and caregivers of children 0-4 years. Developed in Australia, focusing on what is already good and positive in family life and helping parents feel confident in their parenting role,the program is having a positive impact on the confidence levels of young parents. Click here to view the promo. | ||
| March 20 | "Refresh" - Geelong | Geelong |
| Saturday March 20 9.30am - 4pm EARLY BIRD Rate $20 Put together by local churches in partnership with the Victorian Children's Ministry Network and ACCESS ministries, this huge day for those involved in ministry with children and families in the school, community and church contexts includes electives suitable for ministers, chaplains, CRE teachers, Playgoup Leaders, Kids Hope mentors, worship leaders, and all those involved in teaching children. Register here. | ||
| Mar 27 | "Faith Journeys with Children & Families" - Benalla | Benalla |
| Saturday March 27 EARLY BIRD Rate $15 For all those engaged in ministry with children and families throughout North East Victoria, this inter-denominational training event will encourage, equip and energise for the year ahead. Put together by a team of experienced children and families ministry practitioners, the day will include opportunities for networking and sharing stories together. Click here for more information. | ||
| Mar 20 | "Children & Families Ministry Training Day" - Gippsland | Moe |
| Saturday March 20 Cost: $15 For all those engaged in ministry with children and families throughout Gippsland, this training event includes "Games with a Purpose", "Behaviour Management", "Using Technology" and "Using Puppets". Click here for more information. | ||
| Apr 17 | A Tasmanian Children's Ministry Training Day | KIng's Meadow |
| Saturday April 17 9am - 4pm Cost $35 For those involved in children and families ministry in Tasmania, Riverlinks Anglican Church is again organising a children and families ministry training day. Featuring Sydney-based children's ministry team, Quiz Worx, the day will also include elective workshops run by Scripture Union (Jenny Cowley) and Elizabeth Poland (chaplain, LCGS). The cost is just $35, (includes morning tea & lunch) and more information is available here. | ||
| May 1 | "Boost" - Greensborough | Greensborough |
| Saturday May 1 8.30am - 1.15pm All those involved in ministry with children and families throughout the North and East of Melbourne are invited to be inspired, refreshed and engaged at “Boost”. There’s a great range of electives to choose from with many fantastic presenters. For more information and registration e-mail children@allsaintsgb.org.au or contact Sue Bluett on 0433 024 626. | ||
| May 1 | "Boost" - Frankston | Frankston |
| Saturday May 1 All those involved in ministry with children and families throughout the South and South East of Melbourne are invited to be inspired, refreshed and engaged at “Boost”. There’s a great range of electives to choose from with many fantastic presenters. For more information email dhughes@melbourne.anglican.com.au | ||
| May 29 | "Stories of Childhood" Playgroup/Pre-School Conference | Parkville |
Saturday May 29 9.30am - 3pm For ministers, church leaders,
playgroup leaders, Sunday School teachers and anyone involved in serving
families with pre-schoolers, this “Stories of Childhood” Conference will be well
worth the journey to Parkville. With a fantastic keynote speaker and a range of practical electives this will be a great day. | ||
| June 19 | "Faith Journeys with Children & Families" - Warrnambool | Warrnambool |
| Saturday June 19 EARLY BIRD Rate $15 For all those engaged in ministry with children and families throughout Western Victoria, this inter-denominational training event will encourage, equip and energise for ministry. Put together by a team of experienced children and families ministry practitioners, the day will include opportunities for networking and sharing stories together. | ||
| June 19 | "Refresh" - Western Suburbs | TBC |
| Saturday June 19 9.30am - 4pm EARLY BIRD Rate $20 Put together by local churches in partnership with the Victorian Children's Ministry Network and ACCESS ministries, this huge day for those involved in ministry with children and families in the school, community and church contexts includes electives suitable for ministers, chaplains, CRE teachers, Playgoup Leaders, Kids Hope mentors, worship leaders, and all those involved in teaching children. | ||
| July 24 | "Refresh" -Bendigo | Bendigo |
| Saturday July 24 Put together by local churches in partnership with the Victorian Children's Ministry Network and ACCESS ministries, this huge day for those involved in ministry with children and families in the school, community and church contexts includes electives suitable for ministers, chaplains, CRE teachers, Playgoup Leaders, Kids Hope mentors, worship leaders, and all those involved in teaching children. | ||
| July 31 | "Overflow" | Parkville |
| Saturday July 31 9am - 4pm For churches across Victoria and Tasmania seeking to engage more effectively with children & families and youth, this training day is a source of great encouragement and equipping for ministry. Featuring a wide variety of experienced presenters, this is an event not to be missed. | ||
| August 14 | OAC Training Day | Heathmont |
| Saturday August 14 OAC has a long and distinguished history of creative ideas for ministry with children. This will be another great day in keeping with the flavour of OAC. For more information and registration details, contact vic@oac.org.au | ||
| August 25-27 | kidshaper 2010 "Taste" | Richmond |
| Wednesday, Thursday, Friday August 25-27 This annual AOG Conference draws participants from all over Australia. Featuring a variety of high-energy and high-profile presenters, "Taste" will be an experience to reflect on for years to come. For more info email info@kidshaper.com | ||
| August 28 | "Faith Journeys with Children & Families" - Horsham | Horsham |
| Saturday August 28 EARLY BIRD Rate $15 For all those engaged in ministry with children and families throughout Western and North Western Victoria, this inter-denominational training event will encourage, equip and energise for ministry . Put together by a team of experienced children and families ministry practitioners, the day will include opportunities for networking and sharing stories together | ||
| October 9 | "Torque" - An SU Training Day | TBC |
| Saturday October 9 “Torque” is suitable for anyone involved in ministry with children & families and/or youth. Scripture Union training days are not just excellent equipping for ministry – but fantastic networking opportunities as well. | ||
| October 17,18,19 | "Next Gen" Conference | Anglesea |
| Sunday, Monday, Tuesday Australia's premier conference in 2010 for those in paid Children & Families ministry, "Next Gen" brings together leaders from all over the country. "Next Gen" is a unique opportunity to gather with peers, to be challenged to greater excellence in ministry and to be shaped through prayer together. stimulation and practical "Next Gen" l | ||
| October 23 | "Faith Journeys with Children & Families" -Warragul | Warragul |
| Saturday October 23 EARLY BIRD Rate $15 For all those engaged in ministry with children and families throughout Gippsland, this inter-denominational training event will encourage, equip and energise for ministry . Put together by a team of experienced children and families ministry practitioners, the day will include opportunities for networking and sharing stories together | ||
| October 23 | "Refresh" - Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Saturday October 23 Put together by local churches in partnership with the Victorian Children's Ministry Network and ACCESS ministries, this huge day for those involved in ministry with children and families in the school, community and church contexts includes electives suitable for ministers, chaplains, CRE teachers, Playgoup Leaders, Kids Hope mentors, worship leaders, and all those involved in teaching children. |
