Alternatives to Violence, Victoria is a growing network of people. We use the Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) approach for people to come together and interact in supportive, safe, and stimulating ways fostering connection and understanding in the community.
Alternatives to Violence, Victoria is offering the following workshops and sessions.
Peace Practice: We offer regular monthly peace practice sessions on the second Sunday of every month from 1- 3 PM at Victorian Friends Centre – 484 William Street, West Melbourne Vic 3003. The session is open for all. For more details about the May session, click here.
Community Circles: The aim is to create safe and supportive spaces for intentional communication using AVP style processes and experiential activities to foster a sense of belonging and trust in the community.
AVP Workshops: AVP offers three sequential workshops on creative conflict transformation. These workshops are experiential and cover self-awareness, self – esteem, affirmation, community building, communication, cooperation, conflict resolution and conflict transformation. AVP offers both in person and online workshops.
In person workshops – AVP Victoria is offering AVP Basic workshop spanning two weekends in May (May 11, 18 and 19) at the Victorian Friends Centre – 484 William St, West Melbourne VIC 3003 on following dates. (Download our AVP Basic workshop flyer). We ask for a donation towards the cost of materials, venue and refreshments. $25 is suggested.
11 May 2024 ———————————————————-9 AM – 5 PM
18 May 2024 ———————————————————-9 AM – 5 PM
19 May 2024 ———————————————————-1 PM – 5 PM
If you are interested in attending the workshop (attendance required in all 3 days), please register here.
Online Workshop – We are working with AVP in Sydney to offer online workshops. You can find out more about coming online workshops through AVP NSW