What if we could address conflict before it becomes a crisis?
Voluntas invites Conflict Resolution Supporters and Volunteer Leaders from charities and not-for-profit organisations to come together for a full day of learning, connection and conversation.
This unique event brings together two groups with a shared interest in creating healthy, constructive and sustainable volunteer environments.
For Volunteer Leaders, it is an opportunity to discover how skilled, independent conflict resolution professionals can support organisations and volunteers to prevent, manage and resolve conflict early — before issues escalate and relationships become damaged. Voluntas’ approach is centred on constructive conversations that enable people to be heard, understand different perspectives, identify what matters to them and work towards practical, mutually acceptable outcomes.
For Conflict Resolution Supporters, the day provides an opportunity to better understand the realities of volunteer-involving organisations, connect with people working on the frontline of volunteer engagement, share experiences and strengthen your practice. At least four units of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) will be available.
And for everyone, it is an opportunity to build relationships across the sector, exchange ideas and explore how we can work together to support positive volunteer experiences.
Special Guest: Benjamin Law
We are delighted to welcome Benjamin Law, Australian writer, broadcaster, author and commentator, as our special guest.
Ben is one of Australia's most prolific interviewers and a familiar voice across Australian media. His work spans writing, broadcasting, screenwriting, theatre and cultural commentary, with a particular interest in people, identity, community and the conversations that shape our lives.
His appearance will bring a distinctive perspective to the day and provide plenty of food for thought about communication, connection, difference and how we engage with one another.
For more information about Benjamin, visit benjamin-law.com.
A day for connection and learning
The event will combine presentations, discussion, networking and opportunities to learn from people working across the volunteer and conflict resolution sectors.
Whether you are responsible for volunteers in a charity or not-for-profit organisation, or you are a mediator or conflict resolution professional interested in supporting the volunteer sector, we encourage you to express your interest.
Places will be limited and priority will be given to people who submit an Expression of Interest.
Event details
Date: Friday 29 January 2027
Time: Full day — start and finish times to be confirmed
Location: Gilbert + Tobin Lawyers, Level 35, Tower 2, 200 Barangaroo Avenue, Sydney NSW 2000
Cost: Approximately $160 inc. GST
The registration fee will include lunch and refreshments.
CPD: At least 4 units of Continuing Professional Development will be offered to Conflict Resolution Supporters.
Expressions of Interest now open
A formal registration page will open in November 2026, with priority given to people who have submitted an Expression of Interest.
If you would like to attend, we encourage you to register your interest now. Places are limited, and submitting an EOI will ensure you are among the first to receive registration information when bookings open.
Voluntas is grateful to our partners Gilbert + Tobin Lawyers for generously hosting and supporting this event at their beautiful Bangaroo office. We greatly appreciate their contribution to bringing people from across the volunteer and conflict resolution sectors together.
