A day of wellbeing, team building and nature connection
The latest evidence based research has found that learning together in nature increases feelings of wellbeing and awakens creativity, curiosity and a sense of personal agency.
This one day workshop has been designed for all educators and provides participants opportunities to:
reflect on what it means to be a connected leader.
experience a sense of personal wellbeing through nature connection, reflective dialogue, and scaffolded learning
develop a deeper understanding of how nature connection, Dadirri* and mindful attentiveness can help grow a culture of wellbeing and deep respect for First Nations wisdom
consider how adopting a whole-school pedagogy of place responsiveness can help shape the design of school grounds as places of inquiry learning.
* The word, concept and spiritual practice that is dadirri (da-did-ee) is from the Ngan'gikurunggurr and Ngen'giwumirri languages of the Aboriginal peoples of the Daly River region (Northern Territory, Australia). We have been gifted permission from the Miriam Rose Foundation to share Dadirri. Whilst we acknowledge there may be a local language word more appropriate to the lands on which we teach, in the absence of this being gifted to us by local Elders, our consulting Elders here at PEEC support our vision to share Dadirri. If you speak of Dadirri, please be mindful of respectful protocol, including acknowledging the original source and seeking your own permission from the Foundation. You can find out more at the official site of the Miriam Rose Foundation .
Course overview
Workshop timing
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1 day course (8.30am–3.15pm)
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Cost / participant |
$250
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Inclusions |
All catering (morning tea and lunch).
Please provide dietary requirements.
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Participants / day | 8 (min)–20 (max)
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For more information and to begin the booking process,
please fill in the expression of interest form below.
Recent reviews
'Thank you for a wonderful learning opportunity and reflective experience for every member who visited your centre.'
—Regional Director, Brisbane Metropolitan Region
'The team at PEEC brought expertise, passion and experience and shared new research-based strategies for leading successful teams.'
—Assistant Regional Director, Brisbane Metropolitan Region
'The gift of this program was both the content and the slowing down of the tempo of leadership to make it both more sustainable and honest. It has changed how I lead!'
—School Principal (Band 10)
'Thanks for an amazing day. I decided to not overthink and just jump in and we did our first activity outside after a quick discussion of my day away from the class. The reaction of the kids was astounding!'
—Classroom Teacher, Oakleigh State School
'Thank you so, so much for all your considerations and attention to detail around the Connected Leader Day. It couldn't have come at a better time for our team of advisors. There has been a lot of stressors and sense of imminent change… and the team really appreciated the breathing space and real reflection time. I have literally just had a conversation with my colleague… about how much the Dadirri practice has impacted on her and changed her approach to mindfulness. We are very appreciative of your work.'
—Principal Advisor, Student Wellbeing DoE
'I felt gratitude today… a space that allowed stillness.
Connecting to my values,
Appreciating the gift of slowing down,
Physically allowing my brain to stop…
Permission to be still,
Accepting calmness,
My mind open…I'm leaving with clarity.'
—Collective Reflection of Visiting Educators, 2023
This program runs at varied times throughout the year, subject to venue and teacher availability. For individual bookings, please submit an expression of interest via the form below, and upcoming availabilities will be emailed to you as they are programmed. The workshop day can also be booked on additional requested dates for group bookings (minimum 10 participants).
The program takes place at the Pullenvale Environmental Education Centre. Participants' own transport required. See Maps and Transport for location details.
For further inquiries, please email Alicia Laidlaw (PEEC Principal).
Privacy statement
The Department of Education through Pullenvale Environmental Education Centre is collecting personal information in accordance with the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 External link in order to arrange bookings. The information will only be accessed by employees of the Department of Education. The information will not be given to any other person or agency unless prior consent is obtained.