Upcoming Training & Courses
Restorative Pathways offers a range of evidence-informed, practical, and deeply human professional learning experiences, both in-person and online.
From introductory workshops to advanced training and wellbeing-focused programs, Kristy Elliott's approach supports schools to cultivate strong relationships, build inclusive cultures, and navigate conflict restoratively.
Whether you’re new to restorative practice or ready to lead it in your school, there’s a learning experience here for you.
Upcoming Training & Courses
Restorative Pathways offers a range of evidence-informed, practical, and deeply human professional learning experiences, both in-person and online.
From introductory workshops to advanced training and wellbeing-focused programs, Kristy Elliott's approach supports schools to cultivate strong relationships, build inclusive cultures, and navigate conflict restoratively.
Whether you’re new to restorative practice or ready to lead it in your school, there’s a learning experience here for you.
MELBOURNE – Introduction to Restorative Practice in Schools
The philosophy of Restorative Practice views relationships and people as the most important aspect of schools and communities. Schools embracing this philosophy prioritise building and maintaining positive relationships, creating supportive learning environments, and establishing fair, democratic systems across their community. A restorative approach seeks to address the harm caused to people and relationships in the wake of mistake making, and repair that harm with those most affected.
We’ll explore:
Understanding the foundations of restorative practice in schools
What it means to have a restorative mindset
Neuro-scientific and psychological foundations of restorative approaches
Using restorative language, dialogue, & processes to repair harm in a range of settings
Circle pedagogy for relationship building
Suitable for: primary & secondary educators and other professionals working with students in a school setting (e.g., social worker) looking to develop the skills required to successfully build and maintain classroom community.
Dates: Wednesday, 27 August, 2025
Time: 9 am - 3:30 pm with registrations from 8:30 am for a prompt start.
Investment: $299 pp with Early Bird code IRP25, or $330 pp
Location: Veneto Club, 191 Bulleen Road, Bulleen, Victoria, Australia
Expressions of Interest Now Open
The following courses aren't currently scheduled, but you can join the waitlist to be the first to know when details are released.
Introduction to Restorative Practices - Online
This foundational training is ideal for educators and school professionals who are new to restorative practice or seeking to embed a stronger relational culture in their setting.
We’ll explore:
Foundations of restorative practice
The restorative mindset
Neuroscience and psychology of behaviour
Using restorative language, dialogue & process
Dates:
15 May, 2025 - 5:15 pm to 6:45 pm
22 May, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
29 May, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Investment: $249 or $220 if you secure your spot before 30 April using code VIRP29 at the checkout
Venue: Online via Zoom (link provided after registration)
Includes: Digital resources
Participants must attend live, recordings will not be available.
Advanced Restorative Practices Training
This 2-day immersive workshop is designed for educators who are ready to lead restorative practice in their school and deepen their understanding of the theory and tools that underpin it.
We’ll explore:
Self-determination theory & Restorative Practice
Trauma-aware restorative education
Continuum of restorative responses
Micro-scripts for difficult conversations
Coaching, reframing & diffusion techniques
Live skill-building and role play
⚠️ Pre-requisite: Completion of Introduction to Restorative Practices with Restorative Pathways
Dates & Times:
TBA
Investment: $700 or $675 if you secure your spot before 30 April using code ARP25 at the checkout
Venue: Veneto Club, 191 Bulleen Road, Bulleen VIC
Includes: Morning tea, lunch and resources
MELBOURNE – Introduction to Restorative Practice in Schools
The philosophy of Restorative Practice views relationships and people as the most important aspect of schools and communities. Schools embracing this philosophy prioritise building and maintaining positive relationships, creating supportive learning environments, and establishing fair, democratic systems across their community. A restorative approach seeks to address the harm caused to people and relationships in the wake of mistake making, and repair that harm with those most affected.
We’ll explore:
Understanding the foundations of restorative practice in schools
What it means to have a restorative mindset
Neuro-scientific and psychological foundations of restorative approaches
Using restorative language, dialogue, & processes to repair harm in a range of settings
Circle pedagogy for relationship building
Suitable for: primary & secondary educators and other professionals working with students in a school setting (e.g., social worker) looking to develop the skills required to successfully build and maintain classroom community.
Dates: If Wednesday, 27 August, 2025 (above) doesn't suit you, register for our next event.
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Restorative Practices Plus – Online
Restorative Practices + is a six-week program delivered by Kristy Elliott (B.Ed, MAPP) who has extensive experience in restorative practices and wellbeing science. This unique course combines professional development in the use of restorative approaches in schools and positive psychology to enhance the wellbeing of educators, situated in a group coaching model.
This program acknowledges that when teachers are feeling good and functioning well, this impacts their ability to work positively and restoratively with students and colleagues. Participants are coached to apply positive psychology tools and strategies to enhance their own wellbeing, and to think about their applicability in the context of their school communities.
Core content includes::
Circle pedagogy
Restorative mindset
Neuro-scientific & psychological foundations of restorative approaches
Restorative language, dialogue & processes to repair harm
Evidence-based positive psychology tools targeting teacher wellbeing
Wellbeing measurement & enhancement
Suitable for: all educators in all school settings. This program would be of particular interest and benefit to educators who have a wellbeing or pastoral role in their school.
This course requires participants to commit to 1.5 hours per week, for 6 weeks. In addition, participants are required to engage in reflective or application activities for an additional 1-2 hours per week.
This course is restricted to 16 participants only to ensure the fidelity of the small group coaching model.
Location: Online via Zoom
Meet Your Facilitator
Kristy Elliott is an educator, speaker, and internationally recognised expert in restorative practice and wellbeing in schools. With over two decades of experience, a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Applied Positive Psychology, she brings both practical wisdom and deep compassion to every training space.
Every workshop Kristy facilitates is grounded in relational safety, inclusion, and real-world application — creating the conditions for educators to thrive while transforming school culture from the inside out.
TESTIMONIALS
What others are saying
Being in one of Kristy's workshops is being in the presence of a practitioner who has mastered her content and place in the practice of it. Her 'Introduction to Restorative Practices' day training was engaging, stimulating, and skill building and took my skills as a mediator and teacher into new arenas of groupwork that can be practiced in education settings. Kristy brings her passion for safe, clear, and dignity-filled conversations to the participants, and it's a fun and fulfilling place to be. I highly recommend attending the next available session.
- Rachel Clark
Thank you again for a fantastic session on Friday! The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive - both in-person and remote attendees!
It was one of the most useful and inspiring sessions I have attended in a long time
I think this was a wonderful workshop, especially pertinent to my role as a counsellor. Kristy did an amazing job presenting, and I loved how she was able to keep it direct, objective, and rational, which made it much easier to conceptualize and understand the points she was trying to make.
Let's Talk About What This Could Look Like for You
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If you're curious about how restorative practices could support your team, students, or wider community, book a free connection call. No pressure, just a chat to explore what's possible.
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