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Parent-Child Mother Goose training calendar


Parent-Child Mother Goose Australia participants

We initially advertise each workshop here with the status This workshop is filling. We set this status to This workshop is confirmed once we have enough bookings to be sure the numbers are viable. In the unlikely event that we need to cancel or reschedule a planned workshop, you will receive a full refund.

Level One Facilitator Training Workshops

Bookings are now open for the following Level One Training Workshops:​​​​​​​​​​​​
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  • May 7-8 ONLINE 
  • June 2 Enrichment Training VIC F2F ​
  • June 12-13 ONLINE 
  • July 14-15 Melbourne, VIC F2F 
  • August 4-5 ONLINE
  • August/September 29-1 ONLINE
  • October 13-14 VIC F2F 
  • November 10 Enrichment Training VIC F2F
  • November 27-28 ONLINE

​Bookings to open soon – please email [email protected] to register your interest.​
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Attending one of our two-day workshops qualifies participants to co-facilitate their own Parent-Child Mother Goose program. The workshop is also of interest to many other professionals working with young children and their families.

Because each Parent-Child Mother Goose program is run by two trained facilitators we encourage organisations planning to establish a Parent-Child Mother Goose program to enrol two participants in a training workshop.

Time: 9.00am – 4.30pm (both Training days) 

Workshop costs
ONLINE
(2 Days) - $550 per participant
F2F (2 Days) (Melbourne, Metro) - $550 per participant
F2F
(2 Days) (Interstate) - $650 per participant
F2F
(1 Day) Enrichment Training (Melbourne, Metro) - $275  per participant

Payment: By EFT on receipt of invoice
Cancellation policy (please see below)

How to Book (NEW ONLINE FORM)

We have recently shifted to a new improved online booking form allowing our admin staff to collect your information securely.

Please click the text link below and fill in the required information. 

>>> Online Booking Form <<<

After we receive your Booking Form responses, we’ll confirm your booking and send you or your organisation an invoice.
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Attending one of our two day online workshops qualifies participants to co-facilitate their own Parent-Child Mother Goose program. The workshop is also of interest to many other professionals working with young children and their families (see Level One and Two Parent-Child Mother Goose training). Because each Parent-Child Mother Goose program is run by two trained facilitators, we encourage organisations planning to establish a Parent-Child Mother Goose program to enrol two participants in a training workshop. 

Please email [email protected] for any further information. 

Level One Facilitator Training for ACCOs kindergartens, VIC

5We welcome expressions of interest in Level One Facilitator Training from Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) across Victoria.

In the past we have welcomed aboriginal participants to many of our training workshops in Melbourne, in regional Victoria, and interstate.

​Date: Two consecutive days, subject to negotiation

The workshop will run from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm both days.
Cost of Melbourne Training Face to face: $550 per participant.
Cost outside of Melbourne to be determined but typically around $600 (depending on numbers of participants) Cost includes catering for two days, plus resources.
Online training is $550 per participant

To express your interest in attending a training workshop in any area, complete the form on our School readiness funding page, or email us.

Enrichment Training - New opportunity for P-CMG facilitators

In response to requests from Australian facilitators and similar to the International model adopted in Canada, an Enrichment workshop has been designed, embracing the Australian P-CMG style.  

As the name suggests it is an opportunity for P-CMG facilitators who have been providing a program for one year or longer an opportunity to gather together, reflect on their practice, grow their capacities and problem solve.  

This training aims to support participants:
  • Developing a deeper understanding of the relevance of attachment theory in relation to the P-CMGP 7 at the heart essential principles
  • Providing the opportunity to explore challenges
  • Further growing their storytelling skills
The workshop is in-person 1 day : 9am - 4.30pm Cost $275 per participant (lunch included)

Level One Facilitator Training for kindergartens eligible for School Readiness Funding

Date: Two consecutive days, subject to negotiation

The workshop will run from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm both days.
Cost of Melbourne Training Face to face: $550 per participant.
Cost outside of Melbourne to be determined but typically around $600 (depending on numbers of participants) Cost includes catering for two days, plus resources.
Online training is $550 per participant

To express your interest in attending a training workshop, complete the form on our School readiness funding page, or email us.

Cancellation policy

 
If a training workshop is cancelled by P-CMGA (e.g., due to insufficient numbers or illness), participants will be offered a full refund or transfer to another workshop.

Parent-Child Mother Goose Australia  will endeavour to inform participants of cancellations at least 48 hours prior to the workshop.

If a participant wishes to cancel their registration more than 7 days prior to commencement of a workshop, a $50 administration fee may apply.

Training workshop fees will not be refunded for cancellations within 7 days of the workshop commencement. Any request to cancel or change a registration must be sent to [email protected].

Previous training workshops

2024
October 1-2: Online two-day Level One Workshop
August 23-26: Online two-day Level One Workshop
July 11-12: Face to face two-day Level One Workshop
July 1-2: Online two-day Level One Workshop
June 3-4: Online two-day Level One Workshop
​May 13-14: Online two-day Level One Workshop​
April 15-16: ​Face to face two-day Level One Workshop​

March 14-15: ​Online two-day Level One Workshop

2023

September 18-19: Online two-day Level One Workshop
September 4-5: Face to face two-day Level One Workshop
August 17-18: Online two-day Level One Workshop
July 3-4: Online two-day Level One Workshop
​June 26-27: Face to face two-day Level One Workshop
June 15-16: Online two-day Level One Workshop
​May 22-23: Online two-day Level One Workshop​
April 20-21: ​Online two-day Level One Workshop
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March 20-21: ​Online two-day Level One Workshop
February 23-24: Online two-day Level One Workshop
January 23-24: Online two-day Level One Workshop

2022
November 7-8: Online two-day Level One Workshop
​October 17-18: Online two-day Level One Workshop

September 29-30: Online two-day Level One Workshop
August 1-2: Online two-day Level One Workshop
​July 7-8: Online two-day Level One Workshop
June 6-7: Online two-day Level One Workshop

May 19-20: Online two-day Level One Workshop
​April 11-12: Online two day Level One Workshop
​March 18-19 March: Online two day Level One Workshop
​March 1-2: Online two day Level One workshop
February 21-22: Online two day Level One workshop
January 20-21: Online two day Level One workshop

2021
November 11-12: Online two day Level One workshop
October 11-12: Online two day Level One workshop
​September 9-10: Online two day Level One workshop
​August 23-24: Online two day Level One workshop
​July 22-23: Online two day Level One workshop
​June 10-11: Online two day Level One workshop
​May 16-17: Online two day Level One workshop
​May 6-7: Online two day Level One workshop
April 22-23: Online two day Level One workshop
​March 25-26: Online two day Level One workshop
February 25-26: Online two day Level One workshop
​January 21-22: Online two day Level One workshop

2020
November 16-17: Online two day Level One workshop
October 15-16: Online two day Level One workshop
September 14-15: Online two day Level One workshop
June 25-26: Online two day Level One workshop
June 15-16: Online two day Level One workshop
​June 9-10: Online two day Level One workshop
March: Springvale, VIC
​February: Preston, VIC
February: Wodonga, VIC
2019
October: Dandenong, VIC
​August: Ascot Vale, VIC
​August: Springvale, VIC
​July: Kooyong, VIC
​June: Yarra Junction, VIC
​May: Ballarat, VIC
​April: Geelong, VIC
​April: Dandenong, VIC
​April: Queanbeyan, NSW
​March: Ascot Vale, VIC
​January: Blackburn, VIC

2018
December: Donvale, VIC
November: Wodonga, VIC
October: Burnie, TAS
September: Springvale, VIC
July: Coburg, VIC
April: Wagga Wagga, NSW
April: Bankstown, NSW
March: Springvale, VIC
February: Box Hill, VIC

2017
November: Ascot Vale, VIC
October: Swan Reach, SA
October: Campbelltown, NSW
August: Ascot Vale, VIC
June: Adelaide, SA
April: Box Hill, VIC
March: Albury, NSW
February: Ascot Value, VIC

2016
December: Shepparton, VIC
September: Warwick, QLD
August: Murray Bridge, SA
April: Ascot Vale, VIC
February: Blackburn South, VIC

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  • Home
  • About
    • About the program
    • School readiness funding
    • Committee of Management
    • Core principles
    • Origins in Canada
    • History in Australia
  • Training
    • Level One and Two training
    • Level Three training
    • Training calendar
  • Programs
    • Find a program
  • Resources
    • Ten great reasons to choose Mother Goose
    • Songs
    • Rhymes
    • Storytelling
    • Research papers
    • More resources
    • Forms
    • Newsletter archive
  • News & Views
    • Why rhymes and songs?
    • P-CMG in schools: two examples of creative collaboration
    • Candles on the cake
    • From playgroup to P-CMG group
    • P-CMG for very young parents
    • P-CMG in residential care
    • Children with developmental delay
    • Bridging to parentese
    • Meet the baby scientists
    • Preventing & healing developmental trauma
  • Contact
    • Contact us
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