A common trap for many of us who lead or facilitate groups is to become so fixated on getting through the agenda, and so enthralled in talking about a topic, that we forget to read the room and check how engaged people are.

And so we are truly excited to be able to officially welcome some new faces to Groupwork Centre in 2025.  All have been at one time, participants of our long facilitation course, stretching right back to 2001.  Each of them brings unique experience, ideas and perspectives with them

As facilitators, we play a vital role in fostering inclusive environments where all participants feel empowered to contribute in ways that are comfortable and meaningful for them. Inclusion means ensuring that everyone—regardless of their background, ethnicity, identity, sexuality, role, status, or abilities—feels heard, seen, and valued.

Inspired by Brené Brown, Jim Buckell dug deep to explore his values. He found a quick way to identify his key values and call them up when needed

Tim Winton's latest novel Juice is big and bold – ambitious in scope, harsh in tone and ruthless in every way imaginable.

Co-directors Steve Ray and Virginia Gough look over
the milestones of a big year for us

Revealing something about ourselves to a group is a gift. How do we ensure these contributions are honoured?

Virginia Gough reflects on ways to help colleagues who are geographically dispersed to coalesce as a team

Virginia Gough explains how Groupwork Centre turns workplace conflict into growth opportunities with actionable conflict resolution strategies

We are moving in with an old friend, CERES Community Environment Park, and exploring opportunities to work together

There’s no better time for reflection and planning than now

Fresh off the plane from the US, Steve Ray reflects on the combative language of politics

The gun debate sends US politicians into a tailspin of denial about violence. Some awareness of their collective unconscious is needed for that to shift.

By Steve Ray

Navigating challenging encounters is tough. Ease into it by focusing on the behaviour, not the person.

By Jim Buckell

Our aversion to difference is an evolutionary protection that no longer serves us well. The rewards are immense if we can let it go

By Steve Ray