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"When people are accepted, when they are free to express themselves and can participate in making decisions that affect them, they enjoy greater self-esteem, are more self-confident, and lose a sense of powerlessness that's always present in autocratic families." Dr Thomas Gordon, 2000

The Effectiveness Training Institute of Australia (ETIA) Ltd is a not-for-profit, community based organisation that is dedicated to making courses in communication and conflict resolution skills available and accessible to all people in Australia.

Our ETIA Ltd mission is, "to bring peace to the world by offering people in families, schools and the workplace the skills they need to build and maintain satisfying relationships."

In this context, Effectiveness Training Institute (Qld) Inc., has applied for and been granted Registered Training Organisation accreditation, to deliver Effective Parenting Course 30727, and Personal Empowerment Course 30726.

Nationally Recognised Training

Our inspiration and programs come from the late Dr Thomas Gordon who is the author and founder of Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) program and Gordon Training International (GTI).

P.E.T. was created and founded by Dr. Thomas Gordon in 1962

Dr Thomas Gordon Author of the Best-Selling "Parent Effectiveness Training" Book and Program.

Nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997, 1998, 1999 and winner of the 1999 American Psychology Institute Award for Peace Studies in 2000.

The Effectiveness Training Institute of Australia (ETIA Ltd) is proudly affiliated with Gordon Training International (GTI). For additional information: visit http://www.gordontraining.com/.

To find out more about Effectiveness Training Courses or to enrol in a course: - Contact a local Instructor.

For general enquiries please contact the CEO or State Executive Officers:

CEO: Lola Mavor, lola@dovenetq.net.au or 0409 390 650

ACT: Larissa Dann, larissa@homemail.com.au or 0413 451 607

NSW: John Lizzio, kriskindlguesthouse@hotmail.com or (02) 9558 3332 or 0416 122 082

SA: Larissa Dann, larissa@homemail.com.au or 0413 451 607

Qld: Claire Henderson, clarah@powerup.com.au or (07) 3355 1214

Tas: Pat McKenzie, pmc16202@bigpond.net.au or (03) 6344 2357

Vic: Judith Richardson, judithrichardson@netspace.net.au or (03) 93147768

WA: Brian Allen: bjallen@iinet.net.au

NT: Robert Pereira, robertperiera32@bigpond.com

latest news

New News
Mon 07 Jun 2010 6:17 PM

Brighten up your winter attending the worlds best loved and most amazing parenting program. Your whole family will be benefit, becoming more positive and relaxed. The effects of parents doing P.E.T. (Parent Effectiveness Training) last for generations. Tuesday evenings in Central Melbourne, starts Tuesday July 20th running for 8 weeks...contact judith@awakening.com.au

Parent Effectiveness Training in Melbourne
Tue 11 May 2010 10:10 PM

Weekend workshops starting on the 30th May. Four Sunday workshops in Camberwell. Contact Janet Powell on 03-98893991

Leadership Effectiveness Training in Melbourne - June
Wed 31 Mar 2010 7:46 AM

Leadership Effectiveness Training: The Authentic Communicator
(Based on Dr Thomas Gordon’s work) with Paul O’Donovan
In today's high-tech, globally connected business world, the challenge for leaders remains the same - motivating people to work together and contribute to the success of the organization. Leader Effectiveness Training (L.E.T.) skills creates an environment where people work with you, not just for you.

Dates: 5th & 6th June 9am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday
Where: Australian Shiatsu College 103 Evans St, Brunswick
For more information email: info@awakening.com.au