Restored Connection

03/06/2026

The 2026 program is underway, celebrating its 10th Year.

I am facilitating this years program alongside Charles and Janice Manning, who are celebrating 10 years of delivering the program.

20 curious, community minded leaders are taking part from local council, government, small business, allied health and banking.

What I learnt this week?

Learning is best done and reflected back to us, in the presence of others who care about our success. Surround yourself with people that challenge you, champion you and see the gifts and strengths you posess.

That and cultivate a forest of people around you that you can regularly check in with.

🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲

31/05/2026

What a four days of guiding the next group of Fleurieu Future Leaders through their foundation module.🌲

Connection and leadership in action for our beautiful region. 💡

⭐️ Our 10th FFLP Foundations Week has officially come to a close! ⭐️

As our 2026 leaders head home tonight (to hopefully enjoy a weekend of rest and reflection!) we are feeling very grateful! For the crew who make it all happen... Our co-facilitation team Charles and Mark, our logistics coordinator Janice, our chairman Danny, for all the incredible FFLP board members and alumni who volunteer their time to make sure the wheels turn and the magic happens. For our fabulous guest speakers, for the hardworking crew at McLaren Vale Motel, for our suppliers - we have so much to be grateful for! That's the beauty of community. Enjoy your weekend FFLP fam, and stay tuned for more updates as the FFLP2026 team continues on the journey!

20/04/2026

Great things happen when groups of people work together.

The MENtality Program is testament to this.

What started as an idea with Onkaparinga Youth, The Next Step Australia, Good Better Best Men and Restored Connection, is now up for a Local Government Leadership Award in Community Partnerships and Collaboration.

Wanting to create a space for young men to gather, learn, play and thrive, the MENtality Youth Program was born.

Now in its third year, the boys have created a culture of support, encouragement and fun.

Big thanks' to Ally from Onkaparinga Council and Richie from The Next Step Australia for all the time and work you put in to making MENtality happen.

The Excellence in Community Partnerships and Collaboration Award recognises excellence in community partnerships, and partnerships created to provide or impr...

18/04/2026

Connection to Adventure. 🚵‍♂️🚵‍♀️

Bike Packing through the Barossa in all its Autumn glory.🍂

08/04/2026

Needing some time away with the family in a lovely bush setting? 🌲

Limited tickets left.

A day of -

💡 Play, movement and fun.
💡Connection to nature and others.
💡Celebrate what makes your family special.

Based at Deep Creek Homestead, it is free with lunch provided.

Thank you Yankalilla Council for providing opportunities for families to strengthen their connection. 👏

27/03/2026

19/03/2026

A workshop to support 10 - 15 year olds navigate anxiety with the support of their families.

💡simple strategies to help get through the day

💡increased connection between parents and children.

Wednesday 25th of March. Myponga Hall. 6 - 9 pm. It's free.

16/03/2026

Wednesday 25th March. 6 - 8 pm.

Myponga Hall.

10 - 15 year olds and their parent/s or caregivers.

Child and parent workshop dealing with worry and anxiety.

💡Leave with a plan about how to navigate anxiety
💡Get clear on the causes behind it.
💡Develop simple strategies to help get through times of worry.

To book -

Try booking.com/events/landing/1537895

05/11/2025

Had the privilege of facilitating a day with the program at Normanville SLSC. 💡

A day learning about leading self and exploring ideas that keep us well, thriving and connected to the important people and communities in our lives.💛

Our communities are stronger when we gather, share ideas and learn, together. 🤙

30/10/2025

I got to guide the 2025 Fleurieu Future Leaders through Day 1 of the Leading Self module. We explored values, how we show up for ourselves and the important relationships in our lives. Finished with some gratitude and mindfulness. 🌅💛Helping to create the leaders that will guide the Fleurieu Peninsula into the future. 🌍💡💥

Well... We are HERE! We MADE IT! 🎉👏🏼

Module Four - the last time our leaders will sit in circle to share, learn, reflect, and explore before Completions next month. Leading Self is the cornerstone of the FFLP; the lifelong leadership journey we travel with ourselves is the most important role we play, and it's one we often overlook.

Our 2025 leaders have the opportunity today and tomorrow to go deep on their relationship to self, led by FFLP2018 graduate and our resident personal mastery and connection expert Mark Koen of Restored Connection. The waves are lapping the sand on Normanville Beach, the coffee is hot, and our leaders are locked in. Let's do it!!!!