We are offering a space where people can learn and practice Nonviolent Communication (NVC) within an Ongo Group.
NVC is a powerful approach to communication that helps you express yourself clearly and
understand others better.
With these skills you can build stronger relationships and improve connections with your family, friends and the people you work with.
Another outcome is the enhanced emotional awareness that happens as you learn to recognise and express your feelings effectively.
Introduction to the Ongo Group
Tuesday 19 May 2026, 7.00pm – 8.30pm
The RESEED Centre, 30 King Edward St Penguin
The group will start on Tuesday 9 June and runs for 12 sessions.
See over for dates.
We meet for 2 hours each week.
There are also 1-2 hours of activities to do at home each week.
Cost: by donation, suggested $2 – $5 per week
Ongo books can be purchased for about $32.
Questions / book in: Gordon 0488 734 291
Read more about the Ongo Book: https://ongobook.com/
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The Ongo Group is one way to learn NVC
The Nonviolent Communication is learnt in a group setting using the Ongo
practices. The Ongo practices introduce you to the NVC principles using the Ongo
book, and strategies that include mindfulness and listening for the needs of the
other person. Ongo offers a place for you to be heard as well.
Each person has the Ongo Book (preferably the second edition) and we share the
leadership – reading from the book for each group session.
Michelle Towle and Gordon Roberts are co-hosting this Ongo Group, having
appreciated their learnings from previous Ongo Groups.
Dates for this Ongo Group – 2026
The book walks us through a 12-week group program.
We have chosen the dates below to fit with our schedules.
It will be weekly with a few breaks in the middle, which can be a chance to catch up
or deepen your learning.
The sessions are all Tuesdays, 7pm – 9pm at the RESEED Centre, 30 King Edward
St Penguin:
- Tuesdays 9, 16, 23, 30 June (then one week rest)
- Tuesdays 14, 21, 28 July (then one week rest)
- Tuesdays 11, 18, 25 August (then one week rest)
- Tusedays 8 and 15 September.
The introduction to the Ongo Group (’taster’ session) on Tuesday 19 May 7pm –
8.30pm is a great chance to find out what it’s about and ask questions.
Come along if you are keen or not sure. All welcome.
Costs
There is no cost for the course.
Everyone needs an Ongo Book which is $32 in bulk or $48 individually (we have
done a bulk order of 11 books).
We welcome a donation towards room hire at the RESEED Centre, suggested $2 –
$5 per session. Work exchange could be negotiated.
