life matters
Experience this transformative workshop and change your life for good.
What is Life Matters?
Life Matters is an innovative, three-and-a-half-day workshop that gives participants the tools and drive to make positive change in their lives. Whether you want to help your community, or simply further your own personal discovery, this program propels you on that journey.
People from vastly different backgrounds come together in workshops that examine identity, personal change, responsibility, accountability, trust, reconciliation, relationships, conflict resolution and forgiveness. Our facilitators use their expertise in a range of disciplines to demonstrate the Initiatives of Change philosophy: that great societal shifts begin with personal growth.
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Who is Life Matters For?
Life Matters has a particular attraction for those with a sense of adventure and who would like to learn more about how to be a change-maker in our global community.
It provides a chance to meet and get to know others from diverse cultures and backgrounds who share the desire to live a purpose-filled life.
This program includes
Discussion groups
Panel discussions
Reflection time
Team activities
Creative workshops
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Life Matters Participants
Life Matters was launched in 2000 and there have been 40 courses and workshops offered in Australia, plus regional program in Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Cambodia.
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How Will Life Matters Benefit Me?
The weekend is designed to offer you a safe space to reflect on your personal journey through life and question if you have been achieving what you expect for yourself and others. The program progressively guides participants beyond their comfort zone to really get to the heart of what they want to discover about themselves. Throughout structured sessions the answers to these questions will develop into personal goals aimed at creating fundamental shifts, allowing participants to think and act beyond existing views and limits. With the assistance of recognised tools for achieving personal transformation, participants will leave with an enhanced ability to be a leader, change-maker and community builder.
What is the program structure?
The program takes place over three consecutive days and an evening session (generally Friday night, Saturday, Sunday and Monday until early afternoon). Each full day begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at approximately 10:00 p.m. Breaks are approximately every 2-3 hours, with a 90-minute dinner break. Each morning a space is provided to connect with your own inner wisdom by reflecting on a different predetermined topic. Plenary sessions are followed by smaller break out groups to provide time for personal insight and feedback. Sessions consist of personal and group activities including group feedback and idea sharing.
What is the accommodation like?
Accommodation varies according to the host venue and all fees are included in the initial program registration fee.For Melbourne programs the Asia-Pacific Centre offers comfortable twin share accommodation onsite as well as offsite accommodation within the local area.Participants based in Melbourne are welcome to stay in their own accommodation and travel to the venue daily. If you would like to stay in a hotel in the local area please notify the management team. (Note: Outside hotel expenses will not be covered by the program).Accommodation required prior/post event is available but this requires personal arrangement.
What kind of people participate in the program?
The people who participate are varied and come for their own personal reasons. Some are passionate about making positive change in their personal lives or are taking on higher roles professionally. Others are interested in being more active in their communities but do not know where to start. There are some people who are looking to understand themselves better in a pursuit for greatness or who know they are lacking a personal relationship with who they truly want to be. Some participants are at a crossroads in their lives and are not sure what is next for them and are ready to take a step to finding their ambition. We often see community leaders and those who are looking to have a clearer focus on how they interact with their families, friends and community. Whatever your reason for participating is, you will find a diverse range of people from different backgrounds and cultures to experience the personal journey with
What topics are covered in the program?
The program is designed to provide participants with a safe space to actively reflect on who they are and who they want to become. Throughout the weekend participants will step outside of their comfort zones and challenge their views on identity, personal change, responsibility, accountability, trust, reconciliation, relationships, conflict resolution and forgiveness. The program then wraps up with a goal setting session aimed at turning the transformational experience into a sustained reality.
How many participants are in each program?
The program is generally capped at 25 participants to ensure comfortable ratios between leaders and participants. We aim for a 2:5 participant to leader ratio to enable participants to maximise individual attention over the weekend.