Setting Relations Right
Transforming conflict into cooperation
through group conferencing
Melbourne Training Workshop
with David Moore & Alikki Vernon
University College, University of Melbourne
Wednesday 26th – Friday 28th November 2025
This workshop provides 3 days of training for professionals interested in how to facilitate a group conference, applying the foundational theory and skills described in the book Setting Relations Right in Restorative Practice.
The workshop is relevant for facilitators, and for program managers, policy-makers and evaluators involved with programs that provide restorative practices and relationship management in justice, health and education systems, and in programs that work restoratively with families, work units, residential- &/or other communities.
This is the third and final MELBOURNE Setting Relations Right WORKSHOP scheduled for 2025.
2-DAY WORKSHOP: Advanced Restorative Practices in Schools
Melbourne 2-day Workshop
Kristy Elliott (B.Ed, MAPP) combines professional development in the use of restorative approaches in schools and positive psychology to enhance the wellbeing of educators, situated in a group coaching model.
Schools embracing the philosophy of Restorative Practice prioritise building and maintaining positive relationships, creating supportive learning environments, and establishing fair, democratic systems across their community.
Join Kristy Elliott for this 2-day advanced training, which has been designed for educators who are ready to deepen their skills and lead restorative practice in their setting.
Self-determination theory & RP
RP through a trauma-aware lens
Continuum of restorative responses
Strategies for difficult conversations
Coaching, reframing & diffusion tools
Professional practice and restorative coaching in formal conferencing
Dates: 18 – 19th June 2025
Time: 9:00am – 3:30pm (registrations on June 18th from 8:30am for prompt start)
Venue: Veneto Club, 191 Bulleen Road, Bulleen Vic 3105
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Introduction to Restorative Practices in Schools
15, 22, 29 May 2025
[3 x 1-hour early evening sessions]
This online workshop presents a condensed experience of Kristy’s in-person introductory training event.
Core content includes:
~ Understanding the foundations of restorative practice in schools
~ What it means to have a restorative mindset
~ Neuro-scientific and psychological foundations of restorative approaches
~ Using restorative language, dialogue, & processes to repair harm in a range of settings
To learn more about Kristy Elliott and Restorative Pathways visit the website