
Three-day training workshops are delivered throughout Australia twice per year, in February/March/April and October/November. The workshops are presented by either Freerk Ykema, Brian Hayes or Carl Marshall, and are open to all educators. Tour dates and training opportunities are given below. Please note that some workshops are organised by the Gadaku Institute, not the Family Action Centre. For information on these courses contact the host organisation directly (details are supplied).
A copy of the registration form, an overview of Rock & Water and information on the one-day introductory and three-day closed workshops is available for download here. You can also email the Family Action Centre's Dissemination Unit (or ph 02 4921 6403) directly for up-to-the-minute information.
On-line registration is available ONLY for workshops coordinated by the Family Action Centre. Please contact the host school for the other workshop details. By registering on-line you agree to and acknowledge the Liability Waiver and our Cancellation Policy. (Note: If a security alert message appears when you click on the register button, simply click "yes" to proceed. The site IS secure; the message is generated by your own internet settings/requirements.)
The following workshops are currently being organised.
Workshop Fee's: Melbourne workshop cost is $752.00 (inc gst) the workshop includes Rock and Water Manual, Theory Booklet and catering, all other workshops are $695.00 inc gst).
Melbourne, VIC, Venue to be confirmed, 12 - 14 October 
Email the Family Action Centre or phone 02 4921 6403.
Adelaide, SA, Venue to be confirmed, 19 - 21 October
(are you interested in being a host school - see below) Email the Family Action Centre or phone 02 4921 6403.
ADVANCED TRAINING, Newcastle, NSW, Southern Cross Hall, Newcastle West, 27 - 28 October (to be eligible to complete this training you must of completed the 3 day training and implemented the program for 1 year)
Email the Family Action Centre or phone 02 4921 6403
Sunshine Coast, QLD, Venue and dates to be confirmed
Wellington, NZ, Naenae College, 9 - 11 Novemember
Contact: Rob Schofield. Email Rob or phone +64 4 567 7175 ext. 828.
Albury/Wodonga, NSW/VIC, Venue to be confirmed, 11 - 13 November 
Email the Family Action Centre or phone 02 4921 6403.
Western Sydney, NSW, St Clair High School, 16 - 18 November 
Email the Family Action Centre or phone 02 4921 6403.
Fremantle, WA, South Fremantle High School, 16 - 18 November
Email Bill Johnstone freowill@bigpond.com or call 0411 134 808
Wollongong / Albion Park, host school required, 19 - 21 November
Email the Family Action Centre or phone 02 4921 6403.
Newcastle, NSW, Southern Cross Hall, Newcastle West, 23 - 25 November 
Email the Family Action Centre or phone 02 4921 6403.
Murwillumbah, NSW, Murwillumbah High School, 25 - 27 November 
Email the Family Action Centre or phone 02 4921 6403.
If you're interested in being a host school (NSW, NT, SA, VIC or ACT) you will need a school hall with a wooden floor at least 20m x 30m (basketball court size). For hosting you will receive two free placements valued at $1390 or $1000 host fee. Other conditions apply. Please contact Michelle.Gifford@newcastle.edu.au all other details please contact FAC-Events@newcastle.edu.au or call 02 4921 6403
LIABILITY WAIVER: I agree and acknowledge that I am undertaking participation in the Rock and Water training and activities of my own free will and intentional act. I am fully aware that possible physical injury might occur to me as a result of my participation in these events. I give this acknowledgement freely and knowingly and that I am, as a result, able to participate in the events and I do hereby assume responsibility for my own well-being.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Written requests for registration refunds must be postmarked or emailed 3 weeks prior to the commencement date and then will be refunded less a $80.00 processing fee. Cancellations received within 3 weeks of the commencement date will not be refunded although the registration can be transferred to another participant for the same workshop. No refunds are given for no-shows. The cancellation policy applies once you have registered on-line or faxed through your registration form.