Practice Groups

There are also groups of friends, colleagues and neighbours who meet as a Practice Group to study NVC.

This page shows both existing Practice Groups and locations with NVC-ers looking to create one.

  • Australian Capital Territory
  • New South Wales
  • Online
  • Queensland
  • South Australia
  • Tasmania
  • Western Australia

    • Australian Capital Territory

    Canberra

    NVC Practice Group

    A fortnightly practice group to consolidate NVC concepts and skills, working with issues that are live for group members. The group meets in person and welcomes anyone who has attended an NVC workshop with us or any other trainer.

    https://makelifemorewonderful.com/

    Date: Fortnightly on Mondays, 6:30pm to 8pm
    Venue: Narrabundah
    Cost: Free
    Contact: Ben Williamson,

    New South Wales

    North Sydney

    Mindful Communication Practice Group

    Come together to explore, practice and integrate NVC. We explore and learn about NVC through activities, NVC practices, games, role plays, discussion and interaction. Mindfulness and self-connection practices are part of the activities. Email or text your email address to join our mailing list and to receive and info pack.
    It is preferred that you have some understanding of NVC and have done an NVC foundation course or similar.

    Date: Fortnightly from the first Monday of the school term 5.45pm - 7.30pm
    Venue: North Sydney
    Cost: $25/session or $20/session if you pay for the term
    Contact: Bronwyn Sach, , 0414806640

    Online

    Refresh Connect Integrate

    Live coaching and practice with a certified trainer.
    CONNECT with a like-minded NVC community of peace lovers, game changers, and everyday people.
    REFRESH your understanding of NVC theory, tools, and concepts.
    INTEGRATE the consciousness and practice into your own life.
    for anyone who has completed an NVC Foundation Training or has a basic understanding of the NVC model.
    Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month (since April 2020)

    Date: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Venue: ONLINE
    Cost: $40 casual drop in rate.
    Contact: Alexandra Norman, , +61425329089

    South Coast, Berry

    NVC Practice Group

    Karen Dempsey has 35 years experience in social work group and community work and counselling.

    Recommend attendees participate in at least one Foundation training.

    Spirituality of nonviolence explored. Yoga, meditation, deep ecology etc. also incorporated.

    Date: Last Saturday of each month, share lunch from 12noon, then 2 sessions between 1pm & 5pm
    Venue: Private home, Berry
    Cost: Free
    Contact: Karen Dempsey, 0244641786 or 04186626

    Sydney

    Beyond the Basics - Integrating Compassionate Communication into Everyday Consciousness and Talk

    (Please note that this group is currently closed to new members as we are at capacity).

    This group is for you if have significant experience in NVC (completing a “Foundation” training in NVC and more). With support from the group we explore issues in our lives where we would enjoy bringing a compassionate presence using everyday language. Think mostly “organic” rather than structured practices. Think committed rather than occasional visitor. Maximum 10 people… Currently 6. Shared leadership

    Date: Online Monday 7-8.30pm. Alternate month face-to-face + meal together. Dates for 4 months agreed ahead by group.
    Venue: Zoom; homes.
    Cost: N/A
    Contact: Anne Deane, , +61419603900

    Online

    Online

    NVC Weekly Practice Group Online

    Weekly Practice Group Ongoing with Sharon Rallings leading – over 19 years experience. This group supports your integration of the NVC skills you learnt at a Foundation Training into your life and all of your everyday relationships.

    Each evening is on a different topic and is stand alone and not dependent upon you attending previous evenings.

    Come and join NVC community. You can save by registering for 12 week blocks.

    Date: Every Tuesday 7-9pm AET (NSW/Vic) time.
    Venue: Online
    Cost: $195 for 12 weeks or $35 per session
    Contact: Shari Elle, , 0412233955

    Online

    Pathways to Liberation (The Matrix) weekly Practice Group

    Together, we explore 28 key skills that help us move from unskilled to integrated living – each covered over 2–3 weeks.

    Date: Mondays, 7am (UK time) Sydney time zone - October to April - 6pm / April to October 4pm
    Venue: Online via zoom
    Cost: Gift economy – offer what you can
    Contact: Tracey Steddy,

    Zoom

    Ongo Group - for Men

    Using the Ongo book we will be diving into an exploration of everyday nonviolence. How can we, as men, show up in our lives whilst holding a space of peace, compassion and wisdom?
    You are invited to explore this topic with other men who desire freedom from self-imposed limitation and who desire intimacy with themselves, with nature, and with the people in our circles.

    Date: Starting 2nd February 2026 7.00pm - 8.30pm AEDT till April then AEST for 12 weeks in total.
    Venue: Zoom
    Cost: Free apart from the once off cost of the book (approx $40)
    Contact: Alistair McKinnon, , 0412 988 844

    Queensland

    Brisbane

    Compassionate Community Circle

    A community of people at various proficiency levels that want to get together to connect with like-minded people, have fun, learn and practice NVC and other life skills. Even if you know very little you are welcome to join us. The group is run by different people who have facilitated NVC workshops and/or well practiced in NVC.

    Date: Once or twice a month on Sunday 10 to 1pm
    Venue: Various
    Cost: Gold Coin Donation/ morning tea to share
    Contact: Alan: Allpervades@gmail.com,

    Brisbane, South West (Goodna)

    Giraffe Yakka: SW Brisbane Compassionate Communication

    A community network of peer NVC learner/practitioners exploring together a deeper experience of what it is to live compassionately in relationship with self, others and the natural world around us.   
    Practice is oriented toward enriching individual and shared capacity for experiencing connection to the living energy of universal needs.  Exercises focus on compassionate presence and building fluency using various and multi-faceted NVC processes.

    Date: Currently On Hold
    Venue: Goodna Neighbourhood House, 33 Queen Street, Goodna 4300
    Cost: Gold coin donation
    Contact: Chrissy,

    BRISBANE, WEST (GRACEVILLE)

    A Collaborative between North Brisbane Psychologists & One Natural Therapies

    This monthly practice group is a chance to apply and integrate your NVC knowledge and practice. We are interested in exploring non-violent communication as a means of self-regulation, self-compassion, co-regulation and compassion for others. This practice group is supported by beginner workshops and retreats, and level 2 retreats. Please see that you’ve read Marshal Rosenberg’s Non-Violent Communication: a Language for Life or watched the 3-hour YouTube ‘NVC Marshall Rosenberg – San Francisco’

    Date: Last Sunday of the month 9.30am - 11.30am
    Venue: One Natural Therapies 1/147 Honour Ave, Graceville
    Cost: Gold Coin Donation
    Contact: Alexis Dennehy or Dr Rachel Hannam,

    Sunshine Coast Practice Groups

    NVC Practice Group

    NAMBOUR – free, open group – all welcome
    First and third Sunday of the month, 10am – 12 noon at Nambour Community Centre, 2 Shearer Street, Nambour Qld 4560. Facilitators/contact Debs Moseley 0417 624 417 & Glenda O’Sullivan 0405 210 251

    MALENY – Periodic practice groups according to interest, for those who have completed a NVC Foundation training. Contact Tracy Adams wildweaver@ozemail.com.au 0405 179 488

    NVC and ONGO occasional PRACTICE GROUPS – Ninderry/Yandina/Doonan Contact Miho miho.dan

    Date: As above
    Venue: Please enquire
    Cost: Free
    Contact: Tracy Adams, , 07 5435 2993

    Sunshine Coast, Nambour

    Heartfelt Communication

    Offered freely to all who wish to find more peace in their life. We welcome people who are curious to start learning as well as those who wish to practice and grow what they are already doing. This is an opportunity to learn and play with communication that serves life.

    Date: 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 10am to 12 noon.
    Venue: Nambour Community Centre, 2 Shearer St, Nambour Qld
    Cost: Free
    Contact: Debs Mosely 0417 624 417 & Glenda O'Sullivan 0405 210 251, 0417 624 417

    Sunshine Coast, Noosa Shire

    Expressions of Interest

    I am looking to commence a NVC Practice Group in the Noosa Shire area. I have a number of possible venues, however, I would like to be flexible, hence not fixed at this stage, as I would like to encourage shared decision-making on venue and format.

    I have done NVC Foundation Training and am a graduate of the Embodying NVC Consciousness Training. If you are interested in joining me,

    Date: TBA
    Venue: TBA
    Cost: Free
    Contact: Hugh Roberts, , 0423 233 202

    South Australia

    Adelaide City

    NVC Workbook Practice Group

    A supportive and interactive environment for developing NVC skills using various NVC-related resources.

    Because the intent is practice rather than training, it is highly recommended
    that attendees have completed a NVC Foundation Training (or have a similar level of knowledge and experience).

    Date: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 5:15 to 6:45 pm
    Venue: Adelaide City location
    Cost: Donation
    Contact: Bevan Bates,

    Fleurieu Peninsula

    Walk your Talk

    We meet at a cafe, over coffee, I introduce the topic for the day, and give instructions. We partner up and complete a beautiful walk together exploring the topic. We stop periodically to check in, ask questions, and be given more exercises. We finish at a cafe and have an optional lunch together. During Autumn and Spring.

    Date: fortnightly beginning Sep 1, 9.50 - 12
    Venue: Fleurieu Peninsula
    Cost: $20
    Contact: Bridget O'Donnell, , 0418 892 463

    Online

    OMFG - OFNR practice group

    Restore Connect presents an Online practice group. For graduates of any Foundation Training in Nonviolent Communication, including online courses. We work with what is alive in the group. Focussing on a current issue, I will offer coaching to one or more participants, and education relevant to the issue raised. An opportunity to bring questions that you are grappling with, issues that are unresolved for you, and ask for support.
    $15 donation requested per session

    Date: Fortnightly, begins Monday July 12 7.00 - 9.00pm
    Venue: Online
    Cost: $15 donation
    Contact: Bridget O'Donnell, , 0418 892 463

    Tasmania

    Online

    NVC Practice Group

    This NVC Practice Group aims to co-create a safe space for sharing circles and learn with the help of NVC tools.

    Currently it is an online group and you can join from anywhere. There is a possibility to have a private venue in Hobart in the future if there is interest. Get in touch!.

    Date: Every Saturday
    Venue: Sandy Bay
    Cost: Free
    Contact: Samata Agrawal, , 0467487820

    Penguin

    Ongo Group — Penguin

    The Ongo Book: everyday nonviolence.
    We offer a face to face group and a Zoom group 1 – 2 times each year.

    Date: varies depending on the group
    Venue: The RESEED Centre, 30 King Edward St, Penguin or by Zoom
    Cost: Donation
    Contact: Michelle, , 03 6435 4559

    Western Australia

    Kalamunda

    The Hills Group

    The Hills Group will meet every fortnight, to practice the practicalities of applying the principles of compassionate conversations in our daily lives. Intention is to study Marshall Rosenberg’s book.

    Date: Monday from 10.00am to 12.00noon is the suggested day and time, however willing to consider other times to suit participants
    Venue: Nafisa’s Residence in Kalamunda WA.
    Cost: Free, however commitment to attend sessions on a regular basis.
    Contact: Contact Nafisa, 0409528129

    Online

    New to NVC WA - Monthly Meetup

    Starting NVC can feel both inspiring and overwhelming. To help newcomers find their footing, we host a free 30-minute online meetup each month for people new to NVC in WA. It’s a welcoming space to ask questions, learn about trainings and practice groups, and connect with others who are also new to NVC.

    You can let us know what would support you in your NVC journey by copying and pasting the link in the CONTACT field below and completing the form.

    Date: First Monday or Tuesday of the month at 6.00pm AWST. See dates and times at the URL link below.
    Venue: Online - Copy and paste the link below into your browser to register.
    Cost: Free
    Contact: URL: https://forms.gle/kaoNgzLZ3tqzyPzYA,

    Palmyra

    NVC Practice Group

    We use the basic principles and tools of NVC to cultivate our capacity for empathy for ourselves and others. In a safe, supportive and confidential environment, we play and learn together using real life issues/experiences to deepen our understanding and practice of NVC.

    Date: Third Sunday of each month 3.00pm - 5.00pm (no gatherings in December/January)
    Venue: Palmyra - please contact for venue details
    Cost: $72-$80 (covers a full year)
    Contact: Tanya, , 0452 191 196

    Perth, Duncraig

    NVC Practice Group

    We use interactive exercises around real-life issues to both learn and deepen our NVC practice. Newcomers, both experienced and inexperienced, are welcome.

    Date: Fortnightly on Sunday afternoons from 3:00 - 5:00 pm
    Venue: private home, Duncraig
    Cost: Free
    Contact: Rod Tatchell, , 0403263333

    Perth, Margaret River

    Margaret River Empathy Group

    The Margaret River Empathy Group meet regularly to practice Nonviolent Communication (NVC). We use the four tools of NVC to cultivate our capacity for empathy for ourselves and others. In a safe, supportive and confidential environment, we will work through real life issues to deepen our understanding and practice of NVC.

    Newcomers to the group are welcomed at the start of each school term.

    Find us on Facebook : Margaret River Empathy Group

    Date: 1st and 3rd Monday of the month 7:30-9:00pm
    Venue: Margaret River
    Cost: $5 Donation
    Contact: Lauren,

    South Fremantle

    NVC Practice Group

    We use the basic principles and tools of NVC to cultivate our capacity for empathy for ourselves and others. In a safe, supportive and confidential environment, we play and learn together using real life issues/experiences to deepen our understanding and practice of NVC.

    Date: Third Saturday of each month; 3:00pm - 5:00pm (no gatherings in December/January)
    Venue: South Fremantle - please contact for venue
    Cost: $72-$80 (covers the full year)
    Contact: Tanya, , 0452 191 196