The conference starts at 6.30pm Friday night with registrations, nibbles and a preview with guest speakers. Join the gathering which finishes with worship at 9pm.

We’ll be starting at 9.30am Saturday and Sunday.  We will finish by 4pm Sunday afternoon.  The Conference Dinner will be on Saturday night. A program with workshops and times will be available in May.

Venue

Manly Village Church
4 West Promenade, Manly NSW 2095

This venue is a short walk from the Manly Ferry and bus services. Onsite parking is not available but there are several parking stations nearby. Please note that some conference activities will be held on the first floor of the building and there is no lift. There is wheelchair access to the main conference rooms including catering areas and toilets.

Accommodation

There are lots of options around Manly or in the area near the Circular Quay ferry in Sydney. We suggest you Google accommodation options near Manly.

Speakers

Andrew Sheldon
Keynote Speaker is Rev. Canon Dr. Andrew Sheldon from Godly Play Canada. Andrew is the International Representative on the Godly Play Foundation Board.

Johanna Kaarto-Wallin
Special Guest and After Dinner Speaker is Johanna Kaarto-Wallin, artist and creator of beautiful Godly Play materials from Godly Play Finland.

 

 

What if you can only come one day?

On Saturday, workshops include Godly Play with children (in schools and in challenging contexts).
On Sunday, workshops include working in institutional settings (focus on aged care) and an International Panel/Q&A.

On both days, workshops include storytelling (with overseas and inter-state storytellers) and making materials (with Johanna from Finland).

Registration

Registration is online with TryBooking.

Register online

If you are not able to register online, or you can not pay by Visa, MasterCard or American Express, then please contact Carolyn for alternative payment methods:

Email: mvcmanly@gmail.com
Phone: 0408 269 360

Download brochure and flyer

godly play conference brochure 2015-final

Godly Play National Conference Flyer 2015

Godly Play Conference Programme 2015

Cost

People supported by organisations including schools, aged care providers, etc

(Professional Development certificate available)

WeekendMost Popular

$ 320

Saturday

$ 150

(including dinner)

Sunday

$ 150

Individuals or those supported by local churches

(Professional Development certificate available)

WeekendMost Popular

$ 250

Saturday

$ 120

(including dinner)

Sunday

$ 120

Concession

(Professional Development certificate available)

WeekendMost Popular

$ 160

Saturday

$ 80

(including dinner)

Sunday

$ 80

Saturday dinner option

Dinner on Saturday is included in the weekend and Saturday day rates. If you are not attending Saturday sessions you can still join us for dinner.

Saturday Dinner $40

To discuss your individual circumstances or alternatives relating to the costs of registration please contact Carolyn Handley.