Professionals working in natural resource management, planning, health, water, policy, infrastructure and environmental programs regularly work with communities, landholders, Traditional Owners, agencies and industry.

These conversations often involve competing priorities, uncertainty and strong perspectives.

This highly practical three‑day experiential course helps participants build the facilitation and conflict‑resolution skills needed to navigate complex conversations and support collaborative outcomes. Participants practice practical tools and techniques in a supportive environment and leave with skills they can apply immediately in their work.

Who Should Attend

• Professionals working in NRM, planning, policy, infrastructure or environmental management.
• People engaging with communities, landholders or Traditional Owners.
• Practitioners facilitating meetings, workshops or engagement processes.
• Staff working on complex or contested issues.
• Professionals contributing to strategic planning, policy or program delivery.

What Participants Gain

• Practical facilitation tools for meetings and workshops.
• Techniques for navigating conflict and competing viewpoints.
• Skills for building trust with communities and stakeholders.
• Approaches for collaborative decision‑making.
• Methods participants can apply immediately in their work.

Course Details

Dates: Wednesday 6 - Friday 8 May 2026
Location: Australian Education Union, Greenhill Road, Parkside SA
Format: Three‑day intensive experiential course.

Participant Feedback

'Incredibly useful. I will be using all these skills in the future.' - Local Action Planning

'This is the best training you will do in your working life - do it!' - Strategic Planner

'A rare treat to do training that is so well run, useful and inspiring.' - Senior Natural Resource Management Planner.

'I have wanted my staff to do this course since I first did it in 2017. The content is essential for people working in NRM and with community-based organisations.' - Program Manager, Ecologist.

Contact

Register or learn more: planningpartnerships.com.au or info@planningpartnerships.com.au.