Facilitation in Practice

Overview

Facilitating groups well asks us to stay present, think on our feet and ensure all participants are included. This workshop pairs a half-day in person with two follow-up sessions online, so you build skills and confidence both face-to-face and online. Led by experienced facilitators, it gives you evidence-based tools and the time to practise them across several weeks, with feedback as you go.

What you'll gain

• Engaging groups: create interactive, inclusive sessions where every participant has a way in.
• Confidence: practical techniques, plus the chance to watch experienced facilitators at work.
• Design and planning: shape content that works with the way adults learn.
• Online facilitation: specific tools for holding attention and connection on screen.
• Hands-on practice: try new approaches in a supportive group, then bring them back and refine them.

Why it matters

• Stronger collaboration and communication across your teams and programs.
• More genuine, respectful partnerships with the people in your groups.
• Fresh approaches you can use in your next session, in the room and online.

Duration

One half-day in person then two 90-minute online sessions.

Date

8 February , 22 February, 15 March 2027

Time

9.30am - 2.30pm, 9.30am - 11.00am, 9.30am-11.00am

Delivery

• One half day in person at Parkville to build the foundations together.
• Two 90-minute online sessions over the following weeks, to focus on facilitating online and to practise between sessions.

Venue

The Royal Children's Hospital

Contact

For further information or to enquire about tailoring a workshop to meet the needs of your organisation, please email us at [email protected]