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Strengthening Facilitation: Zoning in

May 13 9:00 am 4:30 pm

Duration1 day – face 2 face
Wednesday, 13th May 2026
Time09:00 – 16:30
VenueLighthouse Resources Upstairs Training Room
37 Kyabra Street RUNCORN, QLD. 4113
Target GroupThis one-day workshop is designed for anyone who wants to build their confidence in working with groups. This could include facilitating therapeutic groups, working with small work teams, or delivering training to colleagues or community groups.
OutlineThis workshop will provide participants with an understanding of how to apply the values, principles and practice skills of the strengths approach to facilitating groups. The intention of this workshop is to build confidence as a group facilitator, which will enhance the experience of group members by creating safe and supportive environments.
The training will be experiential and interactive, with plenty of opportunities to reflect and have a go at using the ideas, skills and tools in a spirit of play and experimentation. Guidance and support will be provided by experienced facilitators throughout the training.
OutcomesAt the completion of the workshop participants will have:
*Apply knowledge of the key principles and beliefs of a strengths approach to group setting
*Use the key skills of the strengths-based approach in facilitating a group process
*Create a welcoming and safe learning environment for a group
*Know when and how to intervene as a facilitator 
*Have a range of tools and resources to use in working with groups
Testimonials* Great training, thanks for the opportunity.
* I now have more confidence in talking with parents and helping them open up and find their strengths.
* The variety of people doing the course (age, background and experience, although all within the human services sector) helped with my learning during the workshop, everybody brought different things to the table.
* The different activities kept my interest up the whole day.
* I really enjoyed the opportunity to hear stories/experiences from other participants and also hearing about experience/practice of the facilitator gave a vast and varied knowledge.
* As a result of this workshop, I have the prompts in building my motivational interviewing skills which help with creating meaningful questions.
* The different activities, especially the road-mapping was really useful.
* The PowerPoint, handouts discussions, Vicki’s energy, passion and facilitation style supported my learning during the workshop.
* Vicki’s love for group facilitation and wisdom is so evident and warm. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
* I enjoyed the ORID model and found it most useful.
FacilitatorVicki Carrick has worked in the community sector for over 25 years and her work roles include case management, child protection, community development, disability program coordination, group facilitation, international development work, project work and training. Vicki has completed a Master of Social Administration and further study in Facilitation and Strength Read More
CancellationsBy completing and submitting this registration form, you are indicating your intention to attend this event and you will be liable for the full fee as indicated. If you are unable to attend the event for any reason, fail to attend without notice or cancel your registration payment will not be refunded. Events occasionally need to be cancelled due to insufficient participant numbers. Should this be necessary, we will notify you as soon as possible and a full refund will be given.

$218.18 Plus GST. Morning tea provided, all associated handouts and a certificate of attendance. BYO LUNCH

Lighthouse Resources

37 Kyabra Street
Runcorn, Queensland 4113 Australia
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Lighthouse Resources
Email: [email protected]
Business Hours: Monday – Friday (8:30am – 4:30pm)