This workshop defines what makes an effective Facilitator, the roles and responsibilities of a Peer Support Group Facilitator, and troubleshooting tips. The session explores the importance of communication and provides useful tools to communicate effectively. The session also considers the perception of conflict and how to manage moments of conflict.

This workshop will explore and discover ways to boost engagement and satisfaction in your support or community group. Join us for a dynamic workshop where we'll delve into valuing members, fostering active communication, and ensuring accessibility for all. Get equipped with essential basics for maximizing the impact and enjoyment of your group gatherings.

The Mandurah Peer Network provides a welcoming space for Peer Support Groups and organisations based in the Mandurah area to network, share information, and access training and education that will support their work in the local community. It provides quarterly meetings throughout the year, building stronger connections between local groups, and having a strong focus on place-based needs and solutions. Meetings include round robin, workshop, and networking lunch. Registration essential for catering purposes. Join this special session, led by Jerry Hoekman, a top digital marketing consultant. Learn the basic skills to implement your own SEO. You will discuss what SEO is, how it works and what the critical aspects of SEO are. Learn how Google decides what your website is about and how high it should rank in Google searches, compared to your competitors' websites. Walk away with tangible ways to up your groups SEO.

Alike WA (formerly ConnectGroups) and the City of Busselton invite local Support Groups and community organisations to a grants information session to discover a range of regionally relevant funding opportunities from various sources.

Join Alike WA (formerly ConnectGroups) for a facilitated session designed for support groups, community groups, and community champions. This informal networking lunch provides a great opportunity to share insights about your group and its work within the community. Connect with like-minded individuals, build valuable relationships, and stay informed about what’s happening in the region. Lunch included.

If you're an active volunteer or support group leader, this workshop—led by Alike WA (formerly ConnectGroups)—is for you! Join us to explore practical ways to integrate self-care into your routine. We’ll cover setting boundaries, building positive habits, and using mindful practices to maintain emotional resilience. This session offers essential tools and resources to help you thrive in both your work and personal life. Plus, all attendees will go into the draw to win a Volunteer Wellness Pack for their organisation! Designed to reinforce your learning and share the benefits with your team, this pack includes a range of treats including massage and coffee vouchers —perfect for supporting wellbeing in your volunteer community.

This networking session is an opportunity for those living with or caring for someone with a Rare, Genetic or Undiagnosed condition to come together and create a safe space to chat with other people going through the same or similar circumstances. Along with spending time getting to know one another and networking we will continue moving forward with the advocacy plan created by the group. *This networking session is for members of the Rare, Genetic and Undiagnosed Conditions Sector.

Join us for Men's Health Week, a time dedicated to more than just physical health—it's about men's mental and emotional wellbeing too. Take part in a picturesque riverside walk in Mount Pleasant. Afterward, we'll gather for morning tea and speakers to highlight the significance of men's health and support the wellbeing of men and boys in our community. Derek Best, Co-Founder - Beacon Fight for Life John Rich, Chair – Men’s Health and Wellbeing WA Alike WA, alongside men's health Support Groups and community members, will come together for this event, hosted at the Swan River Rowing Club. Families, carers, and support workers are all welcome! Bring your friends to help raise awareness of men's health.

Living with a rare, genetic, or undiagnosed condition — or supporting someone who does — can make finding balance feel like a constant juggling act. This uplifting and practical workshop, led by award-winning resilience coach and speaker Justine Martin, is designed for both individuals and carers navigating the complexities of rare health journeys. Together, we’ll explore the tools of self-awareness, build inner resilience, and unpack strategies for achieving a more manageable and fulfilling work-life balance. Through storytelling, group discussion, and guided reflection, you’ll gain insights to better care for yourself while navigating the demands of caring for others. *This networking session is for members of the Rare, Genetic and Undiagnosed Conditions Sector.

The South Metro Peer Network provides a welcoming space for Peer Support Groups and organisations based in the South Metro area to network, share information, and access training and education that will support their work in the local community. It provides quarterly meetings throughout the year, building stronger connections between local groups, and having a strong focus on place-based needs and solutions. This month's workshop is an interactive session that covers the basics of fundraising and grant writing. Learn how to build and maintain a fundraising program, identify suitable funding opportunities, and prepare a strong grant application. Come with your project ideas and details of grants programs you are preparing for. Meetings include round robin, workshop, and networking morning tea. Registration essential for catering purposes.

Facilitated by Relationships Australia this interactive training is designed to assist people who are not trained as counsellors but find themselves in a "counselling role by accident". By the end of the workshop, you will have a toolbox of practical strategies including an active listening conversation model you can use to help people in distress. *This networking session is for members of the Rare, Genetic and Undiagnosed Conditions Sector.