A Different Take On Professional Development

Tabor Ascend PD Workshops are different because they have been developed with flexible attendance options to allow you to decide what YOU want out of your PD.

Whether you are simply looking for quality Professional Development; seeking ways to develop your CV; or desire to work towards your Masters Degree, we have options to suit you.

Attendees can attend workshops for the purposes of:

*Discounts are available for group bookings of 5 or more attendees **FEE-HELP available

"​​​​​​​Growth…something we intuitively know is good and necessary and wholesome.  Something we are drawn to as an essential building block for flourishing ourselves, others and the world around us."

Dr Johan Roux (CEO)

About Tabor Ascend Program

• Workshop topics are selected based on community feedback to ensure real-world application.
• Designed to support the ongoing growth and development of those involved in education, counselling, chaplaincy, youth work, ministry, leadership, community services and the not-for-profit sector.
• Centres on the provision of relevant, meaningful and practical PD.

AI With Purpose: Building Confident, Ethical and Future-Ready Classrooms 

Friday, 6 March 2026 - 9:00am - 4:00pm 

This full-day workshop focuses on the purposeful, ethical and effective use of generative AI in education. Colleen and Adrian will explore topics such as AI’s possible role in differentiation, assessment design, primary classrooms and teacher productivity.

Participants will learn how to identify reputable tools, set clear guidelines for staff and students, and model responsible AI use in planning, brainstorming and everyday classroom practice. Through practical, hands-on sessions, educators will build confidence with AI, develop curriculum-aligned workflows and design inclusive, authentic learning and assessment practices. 

With Adrian Cotterell & Colleen O'Rourke
Education Specialists

SPECIAL OFFER
Use promo code EBIRD at checkout to receive $55 off ticket price. 
(offer ends 6th Feb 2026)

Wellbeing for Children and Teens: Tools for Today’s Challenges 

Part A: Growing Up Digital | Thursday, 14 May 2025, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Young people are navigating a complex online landscape that shapes their identity, relationships, and mental health. This session examines how digital culture affects these areas of development, and provides strategies to help children and adolescents build healthier digital habits and deeper real-world connections. 

Part B: Emotional Regulation | Thursday, 28 May 2025, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Building on the themes of Growing Up Digital, this session explores how constant stimulation and social pressures—both online and offline—affect young people’s capacity for emotional regulation. From a brain development perspective, we’ll unpack the crucial role of co-regulation and share practical strategies to support emotional awareness and resilience in children and adolescents.  

 
Together, these sessions will offer understanding, empathy, and actionable steps to help the next generation stay grounded—both online and in life. 
 

with Steph Reedman
New Connections Counselling
steph.newconnections@gmail.com 

SPECIAL OFFER
Use promo code EBIRD at checkout to receive $55 off ticket price. 
(offer ends 10th April 2026)

Unlocking the Enneagram: Transforming How You See Yourself and Others

Friday 26 June 2026, 9am-4pm

The Enneagram is a powerful tool for self-awareness, personal growth, and understanding others. In this full-day workshop, participants will explore personality through the lens of core motivations, diving deep into the Enneagram’s types, wings, levels, paths, triads, and tritypes to gain practical insights for personal and relational growth. 

Through interactive activities, reflection, and discussion, attendees will gain practical insights into their own motivations, emotional patterns, and relational styles. They will also learn how to recognise and appreciate the perspectives of others, improving communication, empathy, and collaboration in both professional and personal contexts. 

By the end of the day, participants will have a deeper understanding of themselves and those they interact with, equipping them to lead, teach, and relate with greater clarity, compassion, and effectiveness.  

with Amy Marsland
Director of Partnerships and Projects at Tabor 

SPECIAL OFFER
Use promo code EBIRD at checkout to receive $55 off ticket price. 
(offer ends 29th May 2026)

Faith in a Divided World: Responding to Polarisation and Dehumanisation 

Friday 7 August 2026, 9am-4pm

Our world is increasingly fractured, with extreme rhetoric, ideological conflict, and social media amplifying “us vs. them” thinking. These dynamics of polarisation and dehumanisation affect our communities, congregations, and personal relationships, often leaving us uncertain about how to respond. 

This full-day workshop invites participants to reflect on the roots and realities of division in our culture and to consider how faith offers an alternative way. Through case studies, discussion, and interactive exercises, attendees will explore practical strategies for fostering empathy, encouraging dialogue, and maintaining unity without compromising convictions. 

By the end of the day, participants will be equipped with tools to lead, minister, and relate with wisdom and compassion, embodying a faithful response to the challenges of a divided world. 

with Dr Matthew James Gray
Head of Undergraduate Studies for Ministry Practice at Tabor

SPECIAL OFFER
Use promo code EBIRD at checkout to receive $55 off ticket price. 
(offer ends 10th July 2026)

Be Still: A Day of Spiritual Renewal

Saturday, 7 November 2025 - 9:00am - 4:00pm

Step away from the busyness of life and gift yourself a day of stillness, reflection, and spiritual renewal within the peaceful, heritage-listed surrounds of Tabor’s beautiful campus. 

Guided by facilitator Christine, this full-day retreat offers sacred space to notice and savour how God is present and flowing through your life—often in humble and ordinary ways we may not always recognise. Through times of gentle input, creative exploration, and contemplative practice, you’ll be invited to listen more deeply to God and to your own heart. 

Opportunities for silence, prayer, journalling, poetry writing, contemplative photography, and collage will help you follow the Spirit into a place of rest and renewal. Experience the tranquillity of Tabor’s serene grounds as you nurture your faith, refresh your energy, and cultivate a renewed sense of purpose and inner calm. 

with Christine Gilbert
Head of Program for Spiritual Direction at Tabor

SPECIAL OFFER
Use promo code EBIRD at checkout to receive $55 off ticket price. 
(offer ends 9th October 2026)

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Free onsite parking is available (please note, entry to Orphanage carpark is accessible via Mitchell Street)
• Bring a group of 5 or more to receive $50 off the ticket price. Use code GRPDISCOUNT when booking for 5 or more people. 
  

FOR MORE INFORMATION

• Please contact Amy Marsland (AMarsland@adelaide.tabor.edu.au) Director - Partnerships and Projects 
• 1300 482 267