Symposium+Facilitation

=Facilitating Your Symposium=

Ideas for Getting Into Action

Facilitator's Kit Pachamama Alliance website

Ideas on how to run a 30min and 60min symposium

Symposium Video Content =Australian Content= 8min video of Brisbane symposium graduates in 2012 With thanks to Neil Mitchell, Melbourne


 * There are 2 powerpoint slide shows which include photos of Australian flora, fauna and landscapes.** These were sponsored by RUAH in Perth and are a fantastic resource for all facilitators. These slide shows may be played on a loop for the 20-30 minutes before the symposium begins and during the break. These are very large files, which are stored on Dropbox. To access these download Dropbox and email dot@bethechange.org.au with a request to share the files.

=Resources=

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=**What are your examples of an invitation to a symposium?**=

1. Dear friends Here's your invitation to share and learn more about the next Awakening the Dreamer Symposium in Canberra on 23 Feb 2013 @http://www.eventbrite.com.au/event/4803807317 Please pass this on to those who you think may benefit Let me know if you have any questions. In deep gratitude Warmly Mark Connecting indigenous wisdom and modern knowledge for a just, sustainable, and thriving world @http://www.pachamama.org/workshops/about

2. “...explore the most critical concerns of our times and discover new opportunities to make a real difference in accelerating the emergence of an ecologically sustainable, socially just, economically viable and spiritually fulfilling human presence on our planet” The symposium aims to engage local people in conversation about the critical factors affecting the health, wellbeing and sustainability of community, and develop a vision for the future. So, whatever your dream for the future, be it a suburb of solar rooftops, re-greening the land for biodiversity; sustainable fisheries or growing food organically; colouring the neighbourhood with creativity; social justice and equality, or simply a sense that there is another way, please join us for: “… An inspiring multi media presentation, with leading edge information and dynamic group interactions….” “... designed with the collaboration of some of the finest scientific, indigenous and activist minds in the world….” “… participants of this event are inspired to reconnect with their deep concern for our world, and are empowered to make a difference….”

The 4hr workshop will be facilitated by Mark Spain and Steve Colman from Global Learning and Haydn Lowe. When: 23 February 2013 Where: Downer Community Centre Session Time: 1.00 pm Costs: $20/$10 - Full/Concession or SEE-Change member. Payment may be made on the day. Includes simple vegetarian food for afternoon tea. Please note: participants who volunteer for pre- and post- events tasks may be eligible to waive the entry fee.

3. Invitation to Aug 2009 Symposium Canberra

=**What do you use to evaluate a symposium?**= Generic Be The Change Evaluation Form Evaluation of Aug 2009 Symposium Canberra Evaluation of March 2012 Symposium Wagga Wagga Evaluation of Oct 2012 Symposium Canberra Evaluation of Feb 2013 Symposium Canberra = = =**What do you record as a learning report from a symposium?**= Learning insights from organisers Aug 2009 Symposium Canberra