THE READING RIPPLE EFFECT

Utterly profound, shared reading has changed my life.” – Shared Reading training participant

If you are part of an organisation looking to create more engagement in your community, this is just the thing. The Reading Ripple Effect workshop is also a great team/volunteer development activity.

In this interactive workshop, we teach people how to develop/re-develop a love of reading, and how to use their love of reading to connect, delight and inspire others. Anybody can create change using reading and we will give you some simple effective tools for using reading to promote wellbeing.

You will see and experience the wonderful ripple effect produced by the simple act of sharing stories. We let you know simple ways that you can use reading to bring about big changes in your community and teach you how to apply the some of the practices of shared reading to engage and connect with people.

During this workshop you will learn:

the evidence base for the positive effects (the ripple effect) of reading literature
how reading with people can strengthen connections in communities and prevent social isolation
how to find and present stories aloud in a way that engages other people and provokes deeper thought
how to approach reluctant readers and create inclusive spaces.

BOOK WORKSHOP

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Testimonials from past participants:

“I feel whole after attending this workshop” – Mary, community member

“I knew it would be good, but I did not expect it to be so profound” Kathy, community service coordinator

“Utterly profound, shared reading has changed my life.” – Kieth, counsellor

“I go to a lot of training for my job and it is usually very dry. This training engages you.” – Jasmine, mental health support worker

“Very professional and enjoyable.” – Jill, counsellor

“It has changed how I approach group work.” – Colin, support group coordinator

“It has made me a better listener and more self-reflective.” – Mirco, community volunteer

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The facilitators leading our workshops:

Christopher Smith

CEO, Shared Reading NSW

Christopher Smith has 10 years experience working in learning and development and community based inclusive development roles. He brings both of these skills to the facilitation of shared reading training sessions. His practice builds on the existing strengths of trainees to empower and build confidence in shared reading facilitation. He is also an active and experienced shared reading group facilitator, having delivered hundreds of reading sessions in both the UK and Australia.

Alex Carbonetti

Learning and Development Manager, Shared Reading NSW

Alex Carbonetti has 30 years experience in adult education, much of which has been in the Community Services sector. She has worked in service organisations and training companies facilitating the professional development of employees, volunteers and students. Alex now manages the learning and development opportunities for shared reading facilitators and the public in general.