Peaceful Pathways Learning 2023
Join us for valuable learning workshops – Basic – February 11th-12th; Advanced – March 11th-12th; Facilitator training (T4F) – May6th-7th. See link for more info – .https://avpaustralia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/AVPQ_2023_Workshops_Flyer.pdf
Opportunities for 2024 – Volunteer Opportunities
AVPQ has a new volunteer initiative we are calling the VOC (Volunteer Opportunities Creation).
We are looking for a range of volunteers in the areas of:
- Promotion of workshops – such as creating social media, promotional materials and face-to-face promotion plans
- Coordination – ongoing communication with interested organisations, participants, maintaining the contacts list and coordinating on promotions of workshops and tasters,
- Maintenance and updates of our website and Facebook site.
- Grant writing and research for funding applications.
- Organising social events for AVPQ members and community
- Participating in our three levels of workshops in 2024.
- Your contributions can be short or longer term.
- You can dip in and out with opportunities that interest you.
- You could provide us your skills and expertise in various areas as well as upskilling your own skills through your involvement and specific support that we can offer.
Join us at 10am on 18 November 2023 at Lotus Place (46 Cleveland St., Stones Corner)for morning tea and an opportunity to meet us and here about our work – obligation-free.
Stay on to hear our guest speaker at 11am – 12pm will be Creating spaces for courageous conversations: the importance of voice – Dr Serge Loode Director PASCIA (Peace and Conflict Studies Institute Australia)
Followed by lunch from 12 – 1pm (bring a plate to share or your own paper bag lunch) and then we will hold our annual AGM to finish by 2pm.
Please email us at queensland@avpaustralia.org if you would like more information or wish to attend any of this event.
We look forward to meeting you.
Alternatives to Violence Project Queensland.
Membership
Alternatives to Violence Project Queensland (AVPQ) invite you to become a member of our community. Everyone who agrees with and supports our objectives can become a member of AVPQ.
The benefits of membership include:
- Personal development through attendance at workshops (face to face and online), Community of Practice meetings, and access to AVP resources
- Opportunities to facilitate workshops (as membership covers insurance)
- Ability to vote in the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and be part of AVPQ’s decision-making.
Annual membership cost:
| Waged | $30 |
| Unwaged | $15 |
| Household (at least 2 Adults) | $50 |
Please contact us to apply for membership.
Friends of AVPQ
Individuals or organisations can be Friends of AVPQ by making a one-off donation to AVPQ to assist AVPQ to meet its objectives. Friends of AVPQ do not vote at the AGM and are not involved in the policy, practice and development of the organisation. If your values align with AVPQ and you wish to make recommendations to AVPQ they will be given due consideration. Friends Of AVPQ receive regular AVPQ newsletters, news about developments and are warmly welcomed at social or networking events.
Please contact us to express your interest in being a Friend of AVPQ and provide us with your contact details. Donations to AVPQ are made by direct deposit into the AVPQ bank account and are greatly appreciated.
BSB 064114 Account 10289712
Partnering with AVPQ
AVPQ is committed to working with Queensland communities to resolve conflict and promote peace. We welcome the opportunity to work with community organisations to achieve these objectives.
Please contact us to explore the many ways your organisation might partner with AVPQ.
Volunteering with AVPQ
AVPQ is volunteer-based and is grateful for all the contributions volunteers make to building a better, peaceful and more sustainable future.
Please contact us to discuss how you might contribute to AVPQ and the achievement of our goals.