Congratulations Denise Lacey on being the 2019 recipient of the Marriage and Relationship Educators Association of Australia (MAREAA) award for excellence.
The award recognises outstanding or exceptional service or contribution to marriage and relationship education.
It seeks to recognise those who meet two or more of the following criteria:
Demonstrated excellent, consistent and innovative service to the field;
Provided continuous outstanding service to the field;
Implemented an outstanding or novel initiative;
Made significant improvements to the content or process of relationship education;
Shown a commitment to the ongoing development of the profession and;
Shown dedication to the support and encouragement of others in the field.
Denise has been a guiding light and beacon of MAREAA since 1992 and has gathered and inspired the committee and driven depth of connection and conversation that has been crucial to MAREAAs success.
Quotes: “Denise has been a strong advocate for marriage education within government. She has been been involved in MRE for over twenty five years and has always had an infectious enthusiasm. Her dedication to the cause has been extraordinary”
“Denise should be recognised for her leadership and drive, mentoring and support. She has amazing energy and passion”
“Denise has been dedicated to the betterment of the field (of MRE) and been an active committee member of MAREAA and the former CSME for many years. Her leadership and drive and support of others has been nothing short of amazing.”
Congratulations to the deserved winner of the MAREAA Award for Excellence: Denise Lacey.
Congratulations Denise.
Shane Smith
Director, PREPARE/ENRICH Australia
President, Marriage and Relationship Educators Association of Australia Inc.
Toni is an author, TEDx speaker, mentor, mother, relationship buff, recovering worrywart, social entrepreneur and wife…Toni is a passionate researcher and communicator about the wisdom behind enduring relationships, what makes people tick and the how-to of wellbeing and happiness.
Well regarded as both a thought leader and an entertaining speaker frequently interviewed on ABC radio on programs such as ‘Life Matters’ and ‘Focus’. Toni was guest lecturer at The Positive Education Institute’s renowned ‘Insight Series’, the opening Keynote at Positive Schools Conference and is a much loved regular at Happiness & Its Causes Conference.
Great speakers on topics such as Internal Family Systems, Grief and Loss and Stress and Changes in couples over the decades.
Know anyone who should attend… Registration is still available. Click here to register.
Conference Fees:
MAREAA Members $159 per person
(Including Friday supper and Saturday morning & afternoon tea, lunch and coffee/tea throughout and all handout materials).
Friday only including supper $60
Saturday only including lunch $140
Non-MAREAA Members $199 per person
(Including Friday supper and Saturday morning & afternoon tea, lunch and coffee/tea throughout and all handout materials).
Friday only including supper $75
Saturday only including lunch $170
Student/Unemployed/Concession $145 per person
*Special – Annual Membership $60.00 per person
Need help or assistance to register? Email us: admin@mareaa.asn.au,
or Shane Smith 0414993347
Conference Program
August 2, 2019
6:00 pm Registration
6:30 pm Welcome to Country
6:45 pm Toni Powell
7:50 pm Supper
9:00 pm Close of Evening
August 3, 2019
8:00 – 9:00 am Registration
9:00 am Opening
9:30 am ‘Internal Family Systems’ – Dr. Danielle Williamson & David Eckle –
11:00 am Morning Tea
11:30 am ‘Intimacy from the Inside Out’ – Dr. Danielle Williamson & David Eckle –
1:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm Panel Discussion – Peter Norden, Leonie Nolan, Amanda Smith-
2:45 pm Afternoon Tea
3:15 pm. Amanda Lambros – The Grief Recovery Method
4:45 pm Feedback
5:00 pm MAREAA AGM
Wine and cheese
Topics ranging from Wellbeing and Happiness, Internal Family Systems and Grief and Loss and Stress, don’t miss out on yet another quality MAREAA event.
When life hands you lemons… Managing the unexpected occurrences in relationships!
$159 Members
[Friday only $60; Saturday $140] $199 Non-Members
[Friday only $75; Saturday $170] $60 Annual Membership Special
Great speakers on topics such as Internal Family Systems, Grief and Loss and Stress and Changes in couples over the decades.
Conference Program
TONI POWELL, Speaker & Educator
Toni is an author, TEDx speaker, mentor, mother, relationship buff, recovering worrywart, social entrepreneur and wife…Toni is a passionate researcher and communicator about the wisdom behind enduring relationships, what makes people tick and the how-to of wellbeing and happiness.
Well regarded as both a thought leader and an entertaining speaker frequently interviewed on ABC radio on programs such as ‘Life Matters’ and ‘Focus’. Toni was guest lecturer at The Positive Education Institute’s renowned ‘Insight Series’, the opening Keynote at Positive Schools Conference and is a much loved regular at Happiness & Its Causes Conference.
DR. DANIELLE WILLIAMSON
A registered clinical psychologist, an approved supervisor and lecturer at Swinburne University in both the Counselling & Clinical psychology programs. She has a particular interest in treating trauma-related issues in adults, and has co-founded the Women’s Trauma Recovery Program in partnership with David Eckel.
Danielle works in private practice at Parkside Psychology, seeing adolescents, adults & couples with a wide range of presenting issues. Internal Family Systems therapy resonates for Danielle as it provides a way to listen deeply and be present with her own parts, and the parts and Self of others. It’s exciting to share this approach and explore the different applications for people across therapy and non-therapy settings.
DAVID ECKLE
Mr. David Eckel is an accredited mental health social worker with over 13 years experience counselling adults in community health, specializing in the areas of PTSD & complex trauma, GLBTIQ mental health and alcohol & other drugs. David has worked in counselling, project work and clinical supervision roles at IPC Health, VIC AIDS Council and Access Health and Community.
He is passionate about trauma treatment and is an EMDR practitioner, Level One and Two trained Internal Family Systems Therapist. David is also a trained creative arts therapist and experienced in supervision and training, having previously taught at the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP).
AMANDA LAMBROS
Director of The Grief Recovery Institute (AUS/NZ) – The only evidence-based program in the world which directly addresses grief and loss and helps grievers move beyond the pain caused by loss.
Amanda is an Author, TEDx Speaker, Relationship Educator and Clinical Supervisor. She’s also a wife to her complete opposite and a mother to two young boys who have more energy than the sun! She is beyond passionate and biased on the topics of relationships, Mental Health and Grief and Loss.
Register Now
Conference Fees: (Including Friday dinner and Saturday morning & afternoon tea, lunch and coffee/tea throughout and all handout materials). MAREAA Members $159.00 per person
Friday only including supper $60
Saturday only including lunch $140
Non-MAREAA Member $199.00 per person
Friday only including supper $75
Saturday only including lunch $170
Student/Unemployed/Concession $145 per person
*Special – Annual Membership $60.00 per person
Registration is available now. Click here to register for this exciting educators’ conference.
MAREAA National AGM 2019
The MAREAA National Committee would like to invite all current, past and potential members and supporters to the Marriage and Relationship Educators’ Association of Australia 25th Annual General Meeting, to be held onSaturday August 3 2019, 5.00pmat theCardinal Knox Centre, 383 Albert Street (cnr Lansdowne Street), East Melbourne, VIC 3002
Be part of a national organisation dedicated to the advancement of Marriage and Relationship Education throughout Australia.
Leonie Nolan cites her finest achievement as a 43 year old marriage that has been 90% fabulous with about 10% a bit Crazy.
Leonie is married to Michael. They have three adult children, two are married and five beautiful grandchildren.
When Leonie is not travelling to visit her family, or working with Michael on their farm, she is engaged in working with couples at Catholic Care Melbourne as a FOCCUS Facilitator. She has been doing this for the last ten years.
For the last sixteen years Leonie has also worked at Open Doors Counselling in Ringwood, Melbourne. Here she works with clients who are struggling to comes to terms with the Grief around Pregnancy Loss as well as Relationship Issues.
Leonie came to Counselling after being in the Aged Care Industry for many years owning and managing her Aged Care Facility.
Leonie thoroughly enjoys working with couples and loves those “Light Bulb” moments when they discover new insights about their relationship.
Leonie’s academic achievements include a Graduate Diploma in Counselling from Victoria University and a Batchelor of Economics from Monash University.
She endeavours to stay abreast of the latest developments in Relationship Counselling.
Hosted by the MAREAA Victorian State Committee and National Committee we are thrilled to have Danielle join our wonderful line up of great topics and sensational speakers.
Marriage and Relationship Educators National Conference (MARENC) 2019, to be held at the Cardinal Knox Centre, East Melbourne,August 2-3 2019.
With topics ranging from Wellbeing and Happiness, Internal Family Systems and Grief and Loss and Stress, the 2019 MARENC promises to bring new thinking and ideas for professional development for both professional and voluntary practitioners interested in the field of marriage, relationship and family education.
$159 Members
$199 Non-Members
$60 Annual membership special
Great speakers on topics such as Internal Family Systems, Grief and Loss and Stress and Changes in couples over the decades.
Registration is available now. Click here to register for this exciting educators’ conference.
Mandi Smith is a relationship counsellor specialising in work with couples in the areas of relationship education, relationship enrichment and counselling. Strong relationships between couples brings many benefits to families and society in general. Mandi believes all relationships are a work in progress and have untapped potential, we just need to help them along the way.
Hosted by the MAREAA Victorian State Committee and National Committee we are thrilled to have Mandi join our wonderful line up of great topics and sensational speakers.
Marriage and Relationship Educators National Conference (MARENC) 2019, to be held at the Cardinal Knox Centre, East Melbourne, August 2-3 2019.
Hosted by the MAREAA Victorian State Committee and National Committee we are thrilled to have Danielle join our wonderful line up of great topics and sensational speakers.
Marriage and Relationship Educators National Conference (MARENC) 2019, to be held at the Cardinal Knox Centre, East Melbourne,August 2-3 2019.
With topics ranging from Wellbeing and Happiness, Internal Family Systems and Grief and Loss and Stress, the 2019 MARENC promises to bring new thinking and ideas for professional development for both professional and voluntary practitioners interested in the field of marriage, relationship and family education.
$159 Members
$199 Non-Members
$60 Special Annual Membership
Great speakers on topics such as Internal Family Systems, Grief and Loss and Stress and Changes in couples over the decades.
Registration is available now. Click here to register for this exciting educators’ conference.
Director of The Grief Recovery Institute (AUS/NZ) – The only evidence-based program in the world which directly addresses grief and loss and helps grievers move beyond the pain caused by loss.
Amanda is an Author, TEDx Speaker, Relationship Educator and Clinical Supervisor. She’s also a wife to her complete opposite and a mother to two young boys who have more energy than the sun! She is beyond passionate and biased on the topics of relationships, Mental Health and Grief and Loss.
Hosted by the MAREAA Victorian State Committee and National Committee we are thrilled to have Danielle join our wonderful line up of great topics and sensational speakers.
Marriage and Relationship Educators National Conference (MARENC) 2019, to be held at the Cardinal Knox Centre, East Melbourne,August 2-3 2019.
With topics ranging from Wellbeing and Happiness, Internal Family Systems and Grief and Loss and Stress, the 2019 MARENC promises to bring new thinking and ideas for professional development for both professional and voluntary practitioners interested in the field of marriage, relationship and family education.
$159 Members
$199 Non-Members
Great speakers on topics such as Internal Family Systems, Grief and Loss and Stress and Changes in couples over the decades.
Registration is available now. Click here to register for this exciting educators’ conference.
Mr. David Eckel is an accredited mental health social worker with over 13 years experience counselling adults in community health, specializing in the areas of PTSD & complex trauma, GLBTIQ mental health and alcohol & other drugs. David has worked in counselling, project work and clinical supervision roles at IPC Health, VIC AIDS Council and Access Health and Community.
He is passionate about trauma treatment and is an EMDR practitioner, Level One and Two trained Internal Family Systems Therapist. David is also a trained creative arts therapist and experienced in supervision and training, having previously taught at the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP).
Hosted by the MAREAA Victorian State Committee and National Committee we are thrilled to have Danielle join our wonderful line up of great topics and sensational speakers.
Marriage and Relationship Educators National Conference (MARENC) 2019, to be held at the Cardinal Knox Centre, East Melbourne,August 2-3 2019.
With topics ranging from Wellbeing and Happiness, Internal Family Systems and Grief and Loss and Stress, the 2019 MARENC promises to bring new thinking and ideas for professional development for both professional and voluntary practitioners interested in the field of marriage, relationship and family education.
$159 Members
$199 Non-Members
Great speakers on topics such as Internal Family Systems, Grief and Loss and Stress and Changes in couples over the decades.
Registration is available now. Click here to register for this exciting educators’ conference.
A registered clinical psychologist, an approved supervisor and lecturer at Swinburne University in both the Counselling & Clinical psychology programs. She has a particular interest in treating trauma-related issues in adults, and has co-founded the Women’s Trauma Recovery Program in partnership with David Eckel.
Danielle works in private practice at Parkside Psychology, seeing adolescents, adults & couples with a wide range of presenting issues. Internal Family Systems therapy resonates for Danielle as it provides a way to listen deeply and be present with her own parts, and the parts and Self of others. It’s exciting to share this approach and explore the different applications for people across therapy and non-therapy settings.
Hosted by the MAREAA Victorian State Committee and National Committee we are thrilled to have Danielle join our wonderful line up of great topics and sensational speakers.
Marriage and Relationship Educators National Conference (MARENC) 2019, to be held at the Cardinal Knox Centre, East Melbourne,August 2-3 2019.
With topics ranging from Wellbeing and Happiness, Internal Family Systems and Grief and Loss and Stress, the 2019 MARENC promises to bring new thinking and ideas for professional development for both professional and voluntary practitioners interested in the field of marriage, relationship and family education.
$159 Members
$199 Non-Members
Great speakers on topics such as Internal Family Systems, Grief and Loss and Stress and Changes in couples over the decades.
Registration is available now. Click here to register for this exciting educators’ conference.
Toni is an author, TEDx speaker, mentor, mother, relationship buff, recovering worrywart, social entrepreneur and wife…Toni is a passionate researcher and communicator about the wisdom behind enduring relationships, what makes people tick and the how-to of wellbeing and happiness.
Well regarded as both a thought leader and an entertaining speaker frequently interviewed on ABC radio on programs such as ‘Life Matters’ and ‘Focus’. Toni was guest lecturer at The Positive Education Institute’s renowned ‘Insight Series’, the opening Keynote at Positive Schools Conference and is a much loved regular at Happiness & Its Causes Conference.
Hosted by the MAREAA Victorian State Committee and National Committee we are thrilled to have Toni join our wonderful line up of great topics and sensational speakers.
Marriage and Relationship Educators National Conference (MARENC) 2019, to be held at the Cardinal Knox Centre, East Melbourne,August 2-3 2019.
With topics ranging from Wellbeing and Happiness, Internal Family Systems and Grief and Loss and Stress, the 2019 MARENC promises to bring new thinking and ideas for professional development for both professional and voluntary practitioners interested in the field of marriage, relationship and family education.
$159 Members
$199 Non-Members
Great speakers on topics such as Internal Family Systems, Grief and Loss and Stress and Changes in couples over the decades.
Registration is available now. Click here to register for this exciting educators’ conference.
The Victorian State Committee and National Committee is thrilled to introduce a wonderful line up of great topics and sensational speakers at the upcoming Marriage and Relationship Educators National Conference (MARENC) 2019, to be held at the Cardinal Knox Centre, East Melbourne,August 2-3 2019.
With topics ranging from Wellbeing and Happiness, Internal Family Systems and Grief and Loss and Stress, the 2019 MARENC promises to bring new thinking and ideas for professional development for both professional and voluntary practitioners interested in the field of marriage, relationship and family education.
$159 Members
$199 Non-Members
Great speakers on topics such as Internal Family Systems, Grief and Loss and Stress and Changes in couples over the decades.
Registration is available now. Click here to register for this exciting educators’ conference.
