Explore the potential of Open Dialogue:

1-Day Online Introduction to Open Dialogue

Explore the potential of Open Dialogue: 1-Day online discovery day

Join us for an informative and inspiring day with participants who work in mental health from around Australia to deepen your understanding of the Open Dialogue Approach.

The Open Dialogue Centre has brought together experts from different mental health regions and fields, who will draw from their knowledge of Open Dialogue and its relationship to positive outcomes in mental health. Through their unique experiences, they will reflect on how Open Dialogue can have a practical application in different health contexts – in Australia and globally.

Some feedback from our past participants

‘It reinforced my opinion that Open Dialogue needs to be more widely considered and adopted in our mental health system.’
‘First and foremost, the way Mark held the space, responding to all participants, actually practicing the Open Dialogue approach in the room. This gave me an experience, not just a heap of theory. I also appreciated the exercises in listening and being heard. Hearing from folks implementing OD in practice contexts was also great.’
‘Workshop was well led - could see the correlation between how the workshop was run and hope Open Dialogue works at a practitioner level.’
‘Engaging, interactive, informative, warm.’
‘Face to face is always better but the presenters were knowledgeable and passionate and so it was easy to stay engaged.’
‘The real world examples - and opportunities to ask questions to those people - was so super helpful and there was enough time for this. Ordinarily these things are cut short and questions aren't always answered.’
‘…I feel as though the format of the workshop was conducive to a comprehensive introduction to Open Dialogue, it was interesting and engaging, it covered multiple areas where Open Dialogue can be used, there was opportunity to speak with people using the approach, to clarify any concerns, to work together and meet like-minded individuals... I thoroughly enjoyed it and gained a lot from it.’

About the Approach

Open Dialogue is a way of listening, of being present with a person and their network, and of ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard. It places relationships as foundational to prevention and recovery pathways through social network meetings.

It is recognised by the World Health Organisation as an approach that elevates the voice and agency of the individual and their rights – enabling responsive and compassionate care that involves family and community.

It is also a way to deliver on many of the priorities and recommendations that have been articulated in a number of Commissions, research papers and reviews into mental health

You will learn about:

  • The history and origins of Open Dialogue and how it is growing in Australia;
  • The core principles of Open Dialogue and how they can be adapted to different clinical and non-clinical settings;
  • Unique and powerful ways to strengthen listening and responding;
  • The potential for more collaborative and coordinated ways of working;
  • The value of involving social networks and how they enable agency and voice to be elevated; and
  • Ways you can integrate Open Dialogue principles into your current practice.

 

Open Dialogue Centre

This workshop is ideal for mental health clinical practitioners, lived experience professionals and peer workers, school health and wellbeing coordinators, community leaders, and anyone interested in developing a new evidence-base to create better outcomes in mental health.

We will also touch on how the Centre is supporting the Open Dialogue network in Australia to unlock ongoing learning opportunities and you will be invited to be part of future opportunities that stem from our events and partnerships.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear more from our highly experienced guests and facilitators:

Mark Hopfenbeck: Head of Training, Open Dialogue Centre

Shubhangi Kaushik: Head of Partnerships and Programs, Open Dialogue Centre

Tom Cant: Consultant Psychiatrist, who will share more about implementing and evaluating Peer Supported Open Dialogue in the National Health Service (NHS) in London.

Carly Johnson: Collaborative Centre Best Practice Consortium Lead
Leah McKenner: Director – Consumer Lived Experience
Helen Searle: Director – Carer Lived Experience
From Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Services, Leah, Helen and Carly will present on the experience of Co-designing an Integrated Open Dialogue model of care within a public mental health service, including the challenges and opportunities faced upholding the principles of Open Dialogue. This pilot project is supported by the Victorian Collaborative Centre of Mental Health and Wellbeing (the Collaborative Centre) and is in partnership with University of Melbourne as the evaluation and translational research lead.

Register now for this rewarding experience  – places are limited, via the registration form below

Date:
19th May 2025
Time:
9.00am to 4.30pm (AEST)
Cost:
$247.50 ($225 + GST)
Location:
Online (login details will be sent prior to the day)

If you are a Lived and Living Experience Worker(LLEW), reside in Victoria and would like to apply for a course Scholarship, please click on the button below to check your eligibility and apply. Scholarships are limited. 

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Payment Options

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BSB: 082-356
Account: 24 100 7959
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training@opendialoguecentre.org.au
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