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An Epic Event for
a New Era of Love
A 'dating and relating conference idea' to increase relating skills for Australian Adults 25-40yrs to transform the inherited power-over and power-under 'violence' and weave more mutual wellbeing. (see more details below)
Project Concept:
An Australian DATING & RELATING CONFERENCE that proactively inspires interest in relating skills in adults under 40.
The vision is for a vibrant, engaging and truly epic event for 25-40 year olds that inspires them as relationship innovators for these times.

As a social impact initiative, the Conference idea aims to shift relationship education (from online to in-person) making it desirable and entertaining, timely, and accessible before more serious challenges might arise in these relationships.
How many Australians 25 - 44 yrs old could be reached?
To estimate the number of Australians aged 25–44 in 2025:
  • Total population (early 2025): Approximately 26.8 million.datareportal
  • Percentage aged 25–34: 13.9%
  • Percentage aged 35–44: 14.2%
  • Total percentage aged 25–44: 13.9%+14.2%=28.1%13.9%+14.2%=28.1%
Calculation:
26,800,000×0.281≈7,530,80026,800,000×0.281
≈7,530,800
Ethan Donati with his marketing hat on, talks about "stadium logic" which is a 'rule of thumb' prediction device using the concept of a stadium full of people, how many will be ready to "buy in"/respond in your target audience and how many will never "buy in", and how many 'might'?
Based on the total number of Australian's in the age bracket, if 3% are potentially responsive & ready to 'buy in', that means this project is potentially targeting an audience of over 200,000 Australian's in this age group around the country.
Why a focus on desirability, timing and accessibility?
THE DESIRABILITY ISSUE
Most Relationship Education isn't reaching Younger Adults until they're struggling or in crisis (and even then, many on low incomes don't seek help)
Current violence prevention education isn't resonating with younger Australians, it's gender centric perpetrator/victim. Given the escalating issues and commentary in this arena, we know that much of
what's being done so far "isn't working" or simply isn't connecting with the audience.

THE TIMING ISSUE
Relationship Education is at it's highest relevance to younger Australians while they're dating and relating in their early adult lives and BEFORE the problems of relating are deeply embedded.
AFTER problems arise is sometimes TOO LATE, and 'openness to learning new skills' can decrease once trust has been impacted in a family or couple situation.
Early Education is Key.
THE ACCESSIBILITY ISSUE
Financial Capacity to Access Relationship Education & Support is a Key Factor affecting the rates of young Australians seeking relationship support.
This project intends that 50% of profits be reinvested into C2Ci to create scholarship places for people seeking Relationship Education who may be financially challenged. That is why this project is called a "Social Enterprise" Project, because there's a commitment to profit share that invests in the social change we're holding care for.
Why This Idea, Why Now?
Violence in Relationships is highest among younger adults 25 - 44 yrs based on reported incidences. (Apparently 9 in 10 incidents are not reported*)
75,000
Women 25 - 34yrs
Reported Partner Violence
over two year period
42,900
Men 35 - 44
Reported Partner Violence
over the same period
7.5 Mil
Australians Aged 25 - 44
"Total Addressable Market Size"
Intimate partner violence contributes more to death, disability and illness in women aged 25–44 than any other preventable risk factor in Australia. *The figure of 9/10 incidents not reported is based on ABS research data.
The Proposal is to Bring Together a Compelling Lineup of Australian & International Relating Influencers, Speakers & Sponsors that includes NVC presenters
(rather than exclusively an NVC event)

The Vision looks like:
to empower a generation of tech-savvy, socially open and safety-conscious singles and couples to be dating & relating wisely & well, for a more wonderful future for them & the next generation.
Theory of Change
A LACK OF SKILLS is causing Relational Safety issues, Conflict & Communication violence and separation.
Root Causes
PROVIDE Relating Skills in a Compelling Format to EDUCATE & ENGAGE younger Aussies about Warm Secure Relating with major headline speakers, influencers and fun ie; connection 'dating' games.
Identified Strategy
Relational Educators, Influencers, Speakers & Sponsors, creating Training Experiences and Post-Conference Offers & Bonuses that are empowering and enjoyable.
Resources Required (inputs)
RELATING CONFERENCE
Event Ticket Sales
Plus Follow up Offers
**50% Profits reinvested in
SPONSORED Tickets
(no financial barrier to entry for people on low income)
Implementation (activities)
Skills Learned, Engagement & Networks Strengthened.

Mindset & Empathy Skills for more warmth & safety in relating

More connections & support
Outcomes (behaviour change)
Social Impact Goals
SKILLS GAINED

Reduced Rates of Intimate Partner Violence &
Increases in Reported Relational Skills Use
  • Increases in reported use of SAFE & WARM relating skills, interrupting "escalation" behaviour - verbal violence.
  • Decrease in reported use of Demanding Language and "Entitlement Thinking"
  • Reported Improvements in Conflict Navigation Skills
ACCESS INCREASED

Increased Access to Support Networks in Target Group
  • Introduction to new and interesting educators and influencers for ongoing learning and support
  • Increased social connections among like-minded peers
  • Increased capacity in Target Group to refer friends and family to new pathways of support with relating skills
COMMUNITY BENEFITS

Secondary Layers of Impact
  • Influence of participants on their social & family relationships with new skills
  • Empowering Nonviolent Communication Australia & Corporate Partners to Leverage their Social Impact Goals through Collaboration
KAZ T.ANDERSON
Project Proposer
Kaz has a background in Public Relations, Sponsor Relations & Events Management
working for clients including Australia-China Business Week, Melbourne University, HBA Insurance & Bicycle Victoria. Kaz has in recent years produced a number of 'pilot' community development events in the Australian NVC community.
Who are the Australian NVC Community?
Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Australia is a community organisation of trainers and practitioners of Nonviolent Communication across the country. Our committee operates a Not-For-Profit Association in Qld called Communicate2Connect Inc and supports a network of independent trainers and their needs for connection and learning, with a regular community newsletter and occasional event offerings.

Our collective passion is to share Marshall Rosenberg's NVC with Australians looking for support in their relationships… those who want to learn and empower their communication and relationship skills in partnership, family and their workplace.
1. Ticketed NVC Storytelling Event (pilot)
2. Ticketed NVC Retreat Events 2023 - 2025
Other local "competitors" running full day events on this dating & relating topic are smaller "unknown brands" doing something on their own for example

Thank you for following the journey 🥰
NVC Community: Monthly Project Updates
October 2025
  • This month I was contacted by a community member with such warm support for this project (which really lifted my spirits) Thanks Michelle! And, she sent me details about this Innovation and Impact Grants Challenge that I've now discussed with Chris Gillett at C2Ci - to explore the potential for future grant applications if C2Ci is willing to become a "registered charitable organisation" to be able to receive and administer such grants. This will be a longer path and won't have us ready to apply within the window this year, but it does inspire the imagination (what could $200,000 do to support NVC Australian Community to contribute to relating skills development).
  • Michelle recommended a potential presenter for the Dating & Relating Conference - very grateful to connect with this man's work - thx again Michelle, YES I agree Daniel could be a wonderful inclusion as a presenter 🙂
    I checked out his website video, his Instagram and his work in schools. Very genuine and compelling https://www.danielprincipe.com.au/
September 2025
  • Approach to event organiser, Ethan Donati, with Australian Dating & Relating Conference idea. I attended Ethan's Marketing & AI Summit in late August at the Melbourne Convention Centre. I wrote and printed a mini-book to tell Ethan a story about the vision. See the gift bag in Ethan's hand in the photo with the three of us on stage after his event.
  • I'm also aware that as I work to hold this idea that it doesn't occur as a big SHOULD for a whole generation of young adults. It's more that I have a motivation alive to offer a 'compelling invitation' to people, because I have two adult children in their 20's who are more likely to respond to the invitation to learn relating skills, including NVC, if it's packaged in a way that resonates with them.
  • I'll keep you posted about what happens next. Warmly, Kaz :-)
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