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LittleSteps
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Online Peer Group Chat // The Power of Language // Thursday the 12th of May 2022 at 7:00 – 8:30PM (AEDT)

Hello to everyone on the forums! 
 
Our upcoming Online Peer Group 
will be held on Thursday the 12th of May 2022 at 7:00 – 8:30PM (AEDT)! We will be exploring the Power of Language.

 

Language can be a huge part of how we express and understand a range of different topics. This Online Peer Group Chat, we will be exploring the impact of language, how we feel about language and our experiences towards our preferred language being used.

 

We are always on the lookout for new ideas, so if you would like to submit a topic or question, click here. We also release the transcripts for each group here in case anyone can’t make it. 

 

Peer Group Chats are hosted outside of the forums, using a platform called Chatwee. To join an Online Peer Group, you will need to register for an account with Chatwee. On the night, follow this link and log in to your Chatwee account before the group starts. Please see this FAQ if you have any questions! 

 

Time Zones: 

 

This Online Peer Group will be held at 7pm Eastern Daylight Savings time. Here is some information to make it easier to understand when to log on if you are in a different part of Australia: 

 

NSW, Vic, ACT & Tasmania-  7pm

Queensland- 7pm

Northern Territory- 6:30pm

South Australia- 6:30pm

Western Australia- 5pm

 

We look forward to chatting with you there! I am going to tag some members of the community who might be interested. But if I've missed anyone, feel free to tag others and let them know! 

@Snowie @NatureLover @jem80 @Aniela @Anastasia @Faith-and-Hope @Flying_Hams @CrazyChick @Shaz51 @AussieRecharger @ShiningStar @outlander @Judi9877 @Zoe7 @wellwellwellnez @Eve7 @pinklollipop15 @maddison @Boo13 @eth @Appleblossom 

 - LittleSteps

7 REPLIES 7

Re: Online Peer Group Chat // The Power of Language // Thursday the 12th of May 2022 at 7:00 – 8:30PM (AEDT)

Won't be here tonight but hope it's good

Re: Online Peer Group Chat // The Power of Language // Thursday the 12th of May 2022 at 7:00 – 8:30PM (AEDT)

Hello,  great topic. I didn't see this one, is it possible to sign up for the next one? @LittleSteps 

Re: Online Peer Group Chat // The Power of Language // Thursday the 12th of May 2022 at 7:00 – 8:30PM (AEDT)

Hey @Flying_Hams & @EternalFlower, this group hasn't taken place yet. It'll be on this coming Thursday 12th May. You're welcome to join us if you'd like, otherwise there will be a transcript made available afterwards and you're welcome to continue the conversation here on the Forums 😊. For more on the next and other upcoming Online Peer Groups, head here.  

Re: Online Peer Group Chat // The Power of Language // Thursday the 12th of May 2022 at 7:00 – 8:30PM (AEDT)

Sounds good @TideisTurning

Re: Online Peer Group Chat // The Power of Language // Thursday the 12th of May 2022 at 7:00 – 8:30PM (AEDT)

Hi Everyone, 

Just a reminder that the Online Peer Group Chat on the topic of The Power of Language will be on tomorrow, Thursday 12th May 2022 from 7-8:30PM AEST. For ease of reference, the times across Australia are in the graphic and listed below; 

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Western Australia: 5pm 
Northern Territory & South Australia: 6:30pm 

Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria & Tasmania: 7pm

 

What to Expect

  • discussion of our different ideas of language 
  • exploration of how language may be used and our preferences around how language is used in relation to us 
  • sharing of the impacts of both 'right' and 'wrong' uses of language

Just tagging members who have supported or otherwise interacted with the thread so far to receive a reminder @Flying_Hams @Shaz51 @EternalFlower @Snowie @Appleblossom . We hope yo see you there! 😊

Re: Online Peer Group Chat // The Power of Language // Thursday the 12th of May 2022 at 7:00 – 8:30PM (AEDT)

@TideisTurning 

I think it is a wonderful idea for a chat and thread, been talking about it for a long time, however I have to give an apology, got school seminar.

Hope others join.

Re: Online Peer Group Chat // The Power of Language // Thursday the 12th of May 2022 at 7:00 – 8:30PM (AEDT)

Hello everyone!

We will be starting in a few minutes if you are interested in joining tonights Online Peer Group Chat!

Here is the link to access the chat: https://www.sane.org/peer-support/peer-group-chat

@Ajishappy @Bill16 @Diamond-art @Emelia8 @Flying_Hams @Kittykelly1976 @Meowmy @RaFd @Shaz51 @Snowie @StuF @TAB @bazzy @creative_writer @greenpea @greenspace 

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