Online Family Get-Together
2021-07-02 14:00 - 21:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Victoria
We thank the Lord for His provision of a silver lining to the decision to cancel our Family Conference for late June. We will now be hosting an online get-together on Friday the 2nd!
There are three sessions on offer and all for FREE for ATI Families or $5 for all three sessions for a guest family!
Sessions on offer:

2:00PM – 3:30PM Advanced Training Institute (ATI) Interest Session for those interested in exploring joining ATI. This session will be run by Rod Evans, our director of ministries and an ATI dad with many years experience. This session is for those curious about what ATI is really about and how the Wisdom Booklets work as a curriculum.
4:00PM – 5:00PM How to Write Your School Year Plan Using the Wisdom Booklets. This is a session to enable all home-schooling families to be able to write up their school year plan for each child, especially in regards to the Wisdom Booklets. Anita Reynolds and Glenda Boissevain will be happy to answer questions and explore ideas together with you. Together they have many years experience in using the ATI material and have just recently been working on an outline to aid families in forming a year plan from the Wisdom Booklets that covers all the 8 key learning areas the government is requiring.
7:00PM – 9:30PM Evening Session with Kevin Currell. Kevin Currell is the current Principle of the Victorian Baptist Bible College, and loves to share his extensive knowledge of Bible lands and customs. We look forward to his entertaining teaching style, which makes his messages enjoyable for all ages. We will follow the session with times of fellowship and prayer, so that we can all have a chance to share and be encouraged by our friends.

All the sessions will be run via Zoom so you should be able to not only see the speaker/facilitator, but also catch up with the others attending. Details for the Zoom sessions will be sent out in the days beforehand to those who register for the sessions.

We hope that you will be able to join us at this online event, so that we can ‘see’ each other even if not in person.
Register Here

July Family Day
2021-07-15 09:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Victoria
“If you love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15
On the third Thursday of the month, a group of local Christian home-educating families gather to discover more about one of the 49 commands of Christ found in Matthew 5-7 and a corresponding character quality through songs, skits and stories, Bible memorisation, a short lesson, small group discussions, craft and practical projects.
This month we will be looking at the command from Matthew 5:14-16 “LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE” and the Character Quality of GENEROSITY. Come and join us as we study together what it means to love God through keeping this commandment.
New families are always welcome!
“It’s the highlight of my children’s month” says one mum.

Each Family Day registration start at 9:00am with the program beginning at 9:30am and concludes after a shared lunch at 2:00pm.
Lunch is a BYO picnic due to Covid-19 Restrictions
Please contact the main office for more details by emailing info@iblp.org.au, calling 03 9735 2633,
OR
Register Here

August Family Day
2021-08-19 09:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | 4 Haig Rd Mount Evelyn, 4 Haig Rd, Mount Everlyn, Victoria, 3796, Australia
“If you love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15
On the third Thursday of the month, a group of local Christian home-educating families gather to discover more about one of the 49 commands of Christ found in Matthew 5-7 and a corresponding character quality through songs, skits and stories, Bible memorisation, a short lesson, small group discussions, craft and practical projects.
This month we will be looking at the command from Matthew 5:17 “HONOUR GOD’S LAW” and the Character Quality of LOVE. Come and join us as we study together what it means to love God through keeping this commandment.
New families are always welcome!
“It’s the highlight of my children’s month” says one mum.

Each Family Day registration start at 9:00am with the program beginning at 9:30am and concludes after a shared lunch at 2:00pm.
Lunch is a BYO picnic due to Covid-19 Restrictions
Please contact the main office for more details by emailing info@iblp.org.au, calling 03 9735 2633,
OR
Register Here

September Family Day
2021-09-16 09:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | 4 Haig Rd Mount Evelyn, 4 Haig Rd, Mount Everlyn, Victoria, 3796, Australia
“If you love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15
On the third Thursday of the month, a group of local Christian home-educating families gather to discover more about one of the 49 commands of Christ found in Matthew 5-7 and a corresponding character quality through songs, skits and stories, Bible memorisation, a short lesson, small group discussions, craft and practical projects.
This month we will be looking at the command from Matthew 5:23-25 “BE RECONCILED” and the Character Quality of RESPONSIBILITY. Come and join us as we study together what it means to love God through keeping this commandment.
New families are always welcome!
“It’s the highlight of my children’s month” says one mum.

Each Family Day registration start at 9:00am with the program beginning at 9:30am and concludes after a shared lunch at 2:00pm.
Lunch is a BYO picnic due to Covid-19 Restrictions
Please contact the main office for more details by emailing info@iblp.org.au, calling 03 9735 2633,
OR
Register Here

October Family Day
2021-10-21 09:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Victoria
“If you love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15
On the third Thursday of the month, a group of local Christian home-educating families gather to discover more about one of the 49 commands of Christ found in Matthew 5-7 and a corresponding character quality through songs, skits and stories, Bible memorisation, a short lesson, small group discussions, craft and practical projects.
This month we will be looking at the command from Matthew 5:28-30 and the Character Quality of SELF-CONTROL. Come and join us as we study together what it means to love God through keeping this commandment.
New families are always welcome!
“It’s the highlight of my children’s month” says one mum.

Each Family Day registration start at 9:00am with the program beginning at 9:30am and concludes after a shared lunch at 2:00pm.
Lunch is a BYO picnic due to Covid-19 Restrictions
Please contact the main office for more details by emailing info@iblp.org.au, calling 03 9735 2633,
OR
Register Here

ATI 2021 Scripture Memory Bee
2021-11-08 19:30 - 2021-11-10 21:00 UTC | Kilsyth South Baptist Church, 382-388 Liverpool Rd,, Kilsyth South, Victoria, 3137, Australia
In our world were it seems our plans are ever changing, isn’t it great to know that God’s Word will never change. Even though we have had to change plans yet again, we hope that you will still be able to join us for time spent sharing God’s Word with each other. This is a wonderful opportunity to encourage each other to be more dedicated to our memorization and to learn from others handy hints to memorization. Not only that but there are prizes to be won as well!
2019’s Scripture Memory Bee was such a blessing to all who attended, and though we missed doing it again in 2020 due to the ever changing Covid restrictions, we are still looking forward to holding one this year. We all loved having a day spent listening as each contestant recited the WORD that they had hidden in their heart. This year we are looking forward to a similar great time, even though it will be in an online format.
Even if you do not have passages pre-memorised, join in and participate in some extra activities as we learn some verses together with games and other activities. These along with listening to others share their memorisation will inspire all who attend to spend more time building the Word of God into our lives.
Each contestant will submit their selected verses and the version they have memorized in beforehand and on one of the evenings will recite them before the group. It is important that participants let us know the version they memorized in so that we can check their accuracy with that version. Judges will check their work as they recite and then give them a score based on the number of verse, and the accuracy of the recitation. First, second and third prizes will be given for all categories. Once you register our office staff will be in contact with you to receive the information about the verses and version you will be reciting.
Contestant categories are:
Preschool
Ages 6-10
Ages 11-16
Ages 17+
families
Each evening we will be looking to start the Zoom meeting by 7:30 and will see how many contestants’ recitations we can fit in the first 45 min and then play a game all together and use the rest of the time until 9:00 to hear more contestants. This will be the schedule for all three evenings of November 8th-11th, and we will be looking to hear from each group each night. If we can hear everyone’s recitations in that time we will be announcing the winners on the 11th. However, we may need another evening if we get lots of entries so we are holding open the option of continuing this event on the evening of the 12th.
Cost: $20 per ATI family, $30 per non-ATI family or $10 per individual. Different prices are available for those not planning on entering in the reciting.
Register Here
If you are interested in more information please contact our office on 0499 974 876.

2022 Online January Family Conference
2022-01-23 19:30 - 2022-01-29 21:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Victoria
We hope to see you on January 23rd-29th 2022 for our Family Conference!
Our online conference is our answer to the need to support all families without discrimination as to vaccine status. We hope that you will be able to get together in each others homes and in smaller groups during our online program in order to fellowship in person.
Our program will kick off with a live Zoom session for the whole family on Sunday night. When we will be watching a message from Tom Harmon.
Then starting the Monday afternoon, the Pathfinder sessions will run daily from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Pathfinders is for children aged 5-12, and it is a great time of learning how to have a deeper relationship with God through a fun theme which is only disclosed the first evening. Each child who enrols in the program will receive a package in the mail which will contain craft materials, an activity book and all the other items they need to participate. (Note: some items like scissors, tape and glue may need to be personally provided). The daily programs will include, songs, scripture memory, games, lessons and the all favourite stories and skits. This year we are looking at creating small group teams to encourage the children in their friendship with the others.
Student Sessions will be on Zoom on Monday – Wednesday evenings from 7:30pm – 9:30pm. This program is will be for the young adults aged 13+. During this time we will be fellowshipping together and looking at some challenging messages. With small group discussions and prayer times, we are looking forward to this mini student conference being a time of encouragement and spiritual refreshment. We also encourage the young adults to join in on the adults’ session on Thursday – Saturday.
Adult sessions will be as follows:

THURSDAY – 27th January

10:00 AM: A Zoom session with Jordyn Stoyanoff
3:30 PM: Online session with Don Courville
7:30 PM: Zoom session with Pastor Jeremiah Yap

FRIDAY ~ 28th January
10:00 AM: Online sessions with Otto Koning and Gil Bates

3:30 PM: Online session Vanya message
7:30 PM: Zoom meeting with Peter Stevens

SATURDAY ~ 29th January

10:00 AM: Zoom session with Gabriel Cleator and Dr Tim Levendusky
3:30 PM: Online session with Scott Pauley
5:00 PM: Men’s session on Zoom with a message from Mark Wilkes
7:30 PM: Final session Join us to hear a message from Michael Drennan on Zoom. This will be a great session for the whole family.

CLICK HERE FOR THE ONLINE PORTHOLE!
Conference Fee – ATI family FREE; Guest family $30
Pathfinders – ATI – $15 for first child + $10 for each extra child, capped at $40 per family
Non-ATI – $20 for first child + $15 for each extra child, capped at $50 per family
Young Adults – ATI – FREE Non-ATI -$5 per person, capped at $15 per family

Register Here

February FAMILY DAY
2022-02-17 09:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | 4 Haig Rd Mount Evelyn, 4 Haig Rd, Mount Everlyn, Victoria, 3796, Australia
“If you love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15
On the third Thursday of the month, a group of local Christian home-educating families gather to discover more about one of the 49 commands of Christ found in Matthew 5-7 and a corresponding character quality through songs, skits and stories, Bible memorisation, a short lesson, small group discussions, craft and practical projects.
This month we will be looking at the command HONOUR GOD’S LAW from Matthew 5:17 and the Character Quality of LOVE. Come and join us as we study together what it means to love God through keeping this commandment.
New families are always welcome!
“It’s the highlight of my children’s month” says one mum.

Each Family Day registration start at 9:00am with the program beginning at 9:30am and concludes after a shared lunch at 2:00pm.
Lunch is a BYO picnic due to Covid-19 Restrictions
Please contact the main office for more details by emailing info@iblp.org.au, calling 03 9735 2633,
OR
Register Here

March Family Day
2022-03-17 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | 4 Haig Rd Mount Evelyn, 4 Haig Rd, Mount Everlyn, Victoria, 3796, Australia
“If you love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15
On the third Thursday of the month, a group of local Christian home-educating families gather to discover more about one of the 49 commands of Christ found in Matthew 5-7 and a corresponding character quality through songs, skits and stories, Bible memorisation, a short lesson, small group discussions, craft and practical projects.
This month we will be looking at the command BE RECONCILED from Matthew 5:23-25 and the Character Quality of RESPONSIBILITY. Come and join us as we study together what it means to love God through keeping this commandment.
New families are always welcome!
“It’s the highlight of my children’s month” says one mum.

Each Family Day registration start at 9:00am with the program beginning at 9:30am and concludes after a shared lunch at 2:00pm.
Lunch is a BYO picnic due to Covid-19 Restrictions
Please contact the main office for more details by emailing info@iblp.org.au, calling 03 9735 2633,
OR
Register Here

April Family Day 2022
2022-04-21 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | 4 Haig Rd Mount Evelyn, 4 Haig Rd, Mount Everlyn, Victoria, 3796, Australia
“If you love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15
On the third Thursday of the month, a group of local Christian home-educating families gather to discover more about one of the 49 commands of Christ found in Matthew 5-7 and a corresponding character quality through songs, skits and stories, Bible memorisation, a short lesson, small group discussions, craft and practical projects.
This month we will be looking at the command KEEP YOUR WORD from Matthew 5:37 and the Character Quality of TRUTHFULNESS. Come and join us as we study together what it means to love God through keeping this commandment.
New families are always welcome!
“It’s the highlight of my children’s month” says one mum.

Each Family Day registration start at 9:00am with the program beginning at 9:30am and concludes after a shared lunch at 2:00pm.
Lunch is a BYO picnic due to Covid-19 Restrictions
Please contact the main office for more details by emailing info@iblp.org.au, calling 03 9735 2633,
OR
Register Here

May Family Day
2022-05-13 09:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | 4 Haig Rd Mount Evelyn, 4 Haig Rd, Mount Everlyn, Victoria, 3796, Australia
“If you love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15
Usually on the third Thursday of the month, a group of local Christian home-educating families gather to discover more about one of the 49 commands of Christ found in Matthew 5-7 and a corresponding character quality through songs, skits and stories, Bible memorisation, a short lesson, small group discussions, craft and practical projects.
NOTE: This month Family Day is moved to a Friday in order to hold it in conjunction with the Family Connect Conference. For details of this event go to our website: https://iblp.org.au/event/ati-family-connection-conference-2022/
This month we will be looking at the command GO THE SECOND MILE from Matthew 5:38-42 and the Character Quality of DEFERENCE. Come and join us as we study together what it means to love God through keeping this commandment.
New families are always welcome!
“It’s the highlight of my children’s month” says one mum.

Each Family Day registration start at 9:00am with the program beginning at 9:30am and concludes after a shared lunch at 2:00pm.
Lunch is a BYO picnic due to Covid-19 Restrictions
Please contact the main office for more details by emailing info@iblp.org.au, calling 03 9735 2633,
OR
Register Here

ATI Family Connection Conference 2022
2022-05-13 15:30 - 2022-05-14 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | 4 Haig Rd Mount Evelyn, 4 Haig Rd, Mount Everlyn, Victoria, 3796, Australia
Join us for an early mid-year Family Connection Conference. This program will run from mid afternoon on Friday until Saturday Evening. Praise the Lord that we are able to hold a face to face conference at last! We have set this conference so early in the year as we are longing to get to see you all again. Participate to catch up with all those familiar faces that you’ve been missing over the last few years.
There will be Sessions for the Adults and plenty of fellowship time, while the Primary School children can enjoy their Pathfinder program. Students (14+) are encouraged to help out in running the Pathfinder program or they are able to join in the Sessions on offer. We will explore the possibility of a Student specific session as well. There will be two sessions on Saturday where there will be a program on offer for the Pre-schoolers, and a space in the session room will be set up with a few toys to help hold their interest.
This program will commence after the Family Day program is finished with some extra time between for great fellowship. Please consider joining us for this event as well. You can register for the unusual Friday Family Day on our website: https://iblp.org.au/event/may-family-day-5/
Details for the Family Connection Conference:
Registrations open at 3:00pm on Friday and the evening session will finish around 9:00pm. Saturday morning will start at 9:00am and run until the evening.
Cost: $50 for ATI Families, or $100 for Guest Families AND $5 per ATI child in Pathfinders capped at $15 for the family, or $10 for Non-ATI children in Pathfinders capped at $30 per family.
FOOD: Saturday Dinner will be available. Cost is $5 per person 10yo and above, and $3.50 per child 3-9yo. Other meals are BYO with teas, coffees and snacks provided. Facilities to heat food will be available but limited. There are plenty of take-away options 5-10 min away.
We have no specific accommodation on offer, but if you need assistance with this please call the office on 0499 974 876 and we will see if we are able to help you.
Register Here

June Family Day 2022
2022-06-16 09:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | 4 Haig Rd Mount Evelyn, 4 Haig Rd, Mount Everlyn, Victoria, 3796, Australia
“If you love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15
Usually on the third Thursday of the month, a group of local Christian home-educating families gather to discover more about one of the 49 commands of Christ found in Matthew 5-7 and a corresponding character quality through songs, skits and stories, Bible memorisation, a short lesson, small group discussions, craft and practical projects.
This month we will be looking at the command LOVE YOUR ENEMIES from Matthew 5:44-46 and the Character Quality of CREATIVITY. Come and join us as we study together what it means to love God through keeping this commandment.
New families are always welcome!
“It’s the highlight of my children’s month” says one mum.

Each Family Day registration start at 9:00am with the program beginning at 9:30am and concludes after a shared lunch at 2:00pm.
Lunch is a BYO picnic due to Covid-19 Restrictions
Please contact the main office for more details by emailing info@iblp.org.au, calling 03 9735 2633,
OR
Register Here

Scripture Memory Bee 2022
2022-06-25 09:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | 4 Haig Rd Mount Evelyn, 4 Haig Rd, Mount Everlyn, Victoria, 3796, Australia
The Scripture Memory Bees are a wonderful experience for all to attend. For those who are memorising, this day provides an opportunity to share what they’ve been working on and bless others as they hear the Word. For those who want encouragement to memorise or to encourage their families, this is a day for them to see the example set for them and be encouraged to find God’s Word to be ‘Sweeter than honey’ for themselves.
There are a variety of activities throughout the day as well as time spent soaking up the sweetness of the Bible. This means that even if you have children who have not memorised there will be activities they can participate in. Other activities include: Verse Scavenger Hunt, Scripture in Song , and Bible quizzes and competitions. This day is one of our favourites each year and we hope that you will be able to join us and experience for yourselves the blessing of a day ‘tasting’ the ‘sweetness’ of the Word of God.
Once you register, you will be contacted by us to submit the verses/chapters/books that you have memorised and the version you memorised in. Then we will prepare to test you on the day, by having you recite your passage(s) while we all look on and see how accurate you can be. Scoring in based on the number of verses accurately recited. Competition Categories you can enter are as follows: Preschool, Ages 6-10, Ages 11-16, Ages 17+ and Families.
Where: 4 Haig Rd Mount Evelyn VIC 3796
Cost: $20 ATI Family or $30 for a non-ATI family, $5 for an individual (or $10 for Families who do not want to enter the reciting)
Lunch will be BYO with snacks, tea and coffee provided. You are also welcome to bring a pot for a Potluck dinner to round off the day if you can.
Register Here

July Family Day 2022
2022-07-28 09:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | 4 Haig Rd Mount Evelyn, 4 Haig Rd, Mount Everlyn, Victoria, 3796, Australia
“If you love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15
Usually on the third Thursday of the month, a group of local Christian home-educating families gather to discover more about one of the 49 commands of Christ found in Matthew 5-7 and a corresponding character quality through songs, skits and stories, Bible memorisation, a short lesson, small group discussions, craft and practical projects.
This month we will be looking at the command BE PERFECT from Matthew 5:46-48 and the Character Quality of SINCERITY. Come and join us as we study together what it means to love God through keeping this commandment.
New families are always welcome!
“It’s the highlight of my children’s month” says one mum.

Each Family Day registration start at 9:00am with the program beginning at 9:30am and concludes after a shared lunch at 2:00pm.
Lunch is a BYO picnic due to Covid-19 Restrictions
Please contact the main office for more details by emailing info@iblp.org.au, calling 03 9735 2633,
OR
Register Here

August Family Day
2022-08-18 09:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | 4 Haig Rd Mount Evelyn, 4 Haig Rd, Mount Everlyn, Victoria, 3796, Australia
“If you love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15
Usually on the third Thursday of the month, a group of local Christian home-educating families gather to discover more about one of the 49 commands of Christ found in Matthew 5-7 and a corresponding character quality through songs, skits and stories, Bible memorisation, a short lesson, small group discussions, craft and practical projects.
This month we will be looking at the command PRACTICE SECRET DISCIPLINES from Matthew 6:1-18 and the Character Quality of FAITH. Come and join us as we study together what it means to love God through keeping this commandment.
New families are always welcome!
“It’s the highlight of my children’s month” says one mum.

Each Family Day registration start at 9:00am with the program beginning at 9:30am and concludes after a shared lunch at 2:00pm.
Lunch is a BYO picnic due to Covid-19 Restrictions
Please contact the main office for more details by emailing info@iblp.org.au, calling 03 9735 2633,
OR
Register Here

September Family Day 2022
2022-09-15 09:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | 4 Haig Rd Mount Evelyn, 4 Haig Rd, Mount Everlyn, Victoria, 3796, Australia
“If you love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15
Usually on the third Thursday of the month, a group of local Christian home-educating families gather to discover more about one of the 49 commands of Christ found in Matthew 5-7 and a corresponding character quality through songs, skits and stories, Bible memorisation, a short lesson, small group discussions, craft and practical projects.
This month we will be looking at the command LAY UP TREASURES from Matthew 6:19-21 and the Character Quality of THRIFTINESS. Come and join us as we study together what it means to love God through keeping this commandment.
New families are always welcome!
“It’s the highlight of my children’s month” says one mum.

Each Family Day registration start at 9:00am with the program beginning at 9:30am and concludes after a shared lunch at 2:00pm.
Lunch is a BYO picnic due to Covid-19 Restrictions
Please contact the main office for more details by emailing info@iblp.org.au, calling 03 9735 2633,
OR
Register Here

9 Practices of a Proactive Parent Part 1.
2022-09-23 10:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | 4 Haig Rd Mount Evelyn, 4 Haig Rd, Mount Everlyn, Victoria, 3796, Australia
Does it seem as though parenting has become nothing more than

putting out the latest relational fire in your home?

Do you struggle to find the balance between nurturing
and encouraging your children, while still disciplining and

correcting them?

Do you worry that your children won’t embrace your family’s

values and beliefs?

Do you wonder if all this hard work is really worth it?
If you struggle with any of these questions, you’re not alone! Regardless of our age, race, or nationality, one thing is true… we all love our children and want to help them grow into successful young adults. That success won’t happen by accident though… it takes prayer, planning, and yes, just plain old hard work. The Nine Practices of the Proactive Parent is a systematic “parent training” course designed to equip you to train a new generation of courageous, Christ-like, and character healthy leaders. The Nine Practices will take you from birth through the teenage years and beyond. Unlike other parenting courses that are designed to deal with specific behavioral or relational problems, the Nine Practices will help you lay a solid foundation of biblical character training that reaches your children’s hearts, instead of simply changing their outward behavior. With solid biblical teaching, helpful illustrations, and tons of practical ideas for implementation, the Nine Practices of the Proactive Parent will be a trusted resource for years to come. Yes, parenting can be a struggle at times, but it can also bring you the greatest happiness and joy you’ll ever know. The Nine Practices of the Proactive Parent will help you discover that joy… even on the hardest day!
Join us as we all learn from Dr Steve and Megan Scheibner. This event will be held in two parts the first on Friday the 23rd of September (Grand Final Public Holiday) and Saturday a week later (1st October). The cost of this event is for both days, and covers material, food, and children’s programs.
Details:
Both days will start at 9:30am with registration and sign in for the children program. Each day will run until 4:30-5:00 late afternoon. Lunch is provided and included in the cost of your registration. The children’s program will be for the 5-13 yo.
Cost for total course: Inclusions- Materials, Lunches (x2 per person), children program (if in your selected option).
ATI Member: Couple $100 total, Family (up to 3 children) $150, Large Family (4+ children) $175.
Non-Members: Couple $125 total, Family (up to 3 children) $175, Large Family (4+ children) $200.
Register Here

9 Practices of a Proactive Parent Part 2
2022-10-01 10:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Victoria
Does it seem as though parenting has become nothing more than

putting out the latest relational fire in your home?

Do you struggle to find the balance between nurturing
and encouraging your children, while still disciplining and

correcting them?

Do you worry that your children won’t embrace your family’s

values and beliefs?

Do you wonder if all this hard work is really worth it?
If you struggle with any of these questions, you’re not alone! Regardless of our age, race, or nationality, one thing is true… we all love our children and want to help them grow into successful young adults. That success won’t happen by accident though… it takes prayer, planning, and yes, just plain old hard work. The Nine Practices of the Proactive Parent is a systematic “parent training” course designed to equip you to train a new generation of courageous, Christ-like, and character healthy leaders. The Nine Practices will take you from birth through the teenage years and beyond. Unlike other parenting courses that are designed to deal with specific behavioral or relational problems, the Nine Practices will help you lay a solid foundation of biblical character training that reaches your children’s hearts, instead of simply changing their outward behavior. With solid biblical teaching, helpful illustrations, and tons of practical ideas for implementation, the Nine Practices of the Proactive Parent will be a trusted resource for years to come. Yes, parenting can be a struggle at times, but it can also bring you the greatest happiness and joy you’ll ever know. The Nine Practices of the Proactive Parent will help you discover that joy… even on the hardest day!

Details:
Both days will start at 9:30am with registration and sign in for the children program. Each day will run until 4:30-5:00 late afternoon. Lunch is provided and included in the cost of your registration. The children’s program will be for the 5-13 yo.
Cost for total course: Inclusions- Materials, Lunches (x2 per person), children program (if in your selected option).
ATI Members: Couple $100 total, Family (up to 3 children) $150, Large Family (4+ children) $175.
Non-Members: Couple $125 total, Family (up to 3 children) $175, Large Family (4+ children) $200.
Register Here

October Family Day 2022
2022-10-20 09:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | 4 Haig Rd Mount Evelyn, 4 Haig Rd, Mount Everlyn, Victoria, 3796, Australia
“If you love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15
Usually on the third Thursday of the month, a group of local Christian home-educating families gather to discover more about one of the 49 commands of Christ found in Matthew 5-7 and a corresponding character quality through songs, skits and stories, Bible memorisation, a short lesson, small group discussions, craft and practical projects.
This month we will be looking at the command SEEK GOD’S KINGDOM from Matthew 6:33 and the Character Quality of INITIATIVE. Come and join us as we study together what it means to love God through keeping this commandment.
New families are always welcome!
“It’s the highlight of my children’s month” says one mum.

Each Family Day registration start at 9:00am with the program beginning at 9:30am and concludes after a shared lunch at 2:00pm.
Lunch is a BYO picnic due to Covid-19 Restrictions
Please contact the main office for more details by emailing info@iblp.org.au, calling 03 9735 2633,
OR
Register Here

November Family Day 2022
2022-11-17 09:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | 4 Haig Rd Mount Evelyn, 4 Haig Rd, Mount Everlyn, Victoria, 3796, Australia
“If you love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15
Usually on the third Thursday of the month, a group of local Christian home-educating families gather to discover more about one of the 49 commands of Christ found in Matthew 5-7 and a corresponding character quality through songs, skits and stories, Bible memorisation, a short lesson, small group discussions, craft and practical projects.
This month we will be looking at the command JUDGE NOT from Matthew 7:1-3 and the Character Quality of DISCERNMENT. Come and join us as we study together what it means to love God through keeping this commandment.
Also this month, we will be holding a BBQ lunch for $2 a head and doing gingerbread house decorating for extra enjoyment on this, the last Family Day for 2022.
New families are always welcome!
“It’s the highlight of my children’s month” says one mum.

Each Family Day registration start at 9:00am with the program beginning at 9:30am and concludes after a shared lunch at 2:00pm.
Lunch is a BYO picnic or you can sign up for the $2 a head BBQ lunch.
Please contact the main office for more details by emailing info@iblp.org.au, calling 03 9735 2633,
OR
Register Here

2023 Annual Family Conference
2023-01-22 17:30 - 2023-01-25 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Kilsyth South Baptist Church, 382-388 Liverpool Rd,, Kilsyth South, Victoria, 3137, Australia
Each year before 2021 we have been thrilled to host great speakers who encourage all who attend in their roles as children of God and in their families. Now, FINALLY, we have been able to host this event again.

We are so grateful to be able to share that Gabriel and Sara Cleator are able to join us again along with other great speakers like Pastor Neil Smith, Jason Lau, Pastor Michael Drennan and Chris Field. Not only so, but our amazing volunteers are putting together great Pathfinder, Innovator and Sunbeams programs for your children.
Conference will begin with an informal evening at 4 Haig Rd on the Sunday night. Then, Monday morning will start off at the Kilsyth South Baptist Church with all programs running.

Adult Sessions will be run throughout the day and evening. These will include messages from the speakers above, as well as other live messages and some amazing sessions recorded from the USA Family Conferences. As always these messages have been chosen with the view of inspiring you in your walk with God and as parents and home-schoolers as well. Every year we are so encouraged to see how God meets with each individual attending and brings to them the message that He knows will uplift and inspire them to continue on His path for their lives. Come prepared to be challenged, convicted and re-invigorated. Young people 15 years and older are encouraged to attend these sessions as well or to get involved in helping serve on the team for one of the following children’s programs.

Innovators is our program for the 13-14 y.o. This program is designed to give these young teens a great transition between the Pathfinders action packed program and the options for service or the adult sessions that are available to them in the coming years. With Innovators we seek to inspire these young people to take ownership for their faith and spiritual growth, and to see the wonderful opportunities service in God’s kingdom provides for His people. And as always there is the glowstick game to look forward to. This program comes at a cost of $15 per student.

Pathfinders is the highlight of the year for the children who attend. Each year, this program for 6-12 year olds is based around a theme that helps the children view spiritual truths through analogies. The program is run during the day with a Bible study option available in the evenings. Join in the fun with Stories, Skits, Games, Crafts and so much more on offer. Participants will jump from large group settings into smaller groups where they can participate in discussions, lessons, and hands on crafts. Leaders of the Pathfinder program have received training and all over 18 have valid WWCC. The pathfinder program is $21 per student with family discounts available for larger families.

Sunbeams is the preschool program where your little ones can get out their wriggles and allow you to fully focus on the adult sessions. This program is not one that requires full participation, but is just available for you to sign your children into at any time that suits you and them. The children in Sunbeams enjoy Bible stories, dress ups, playdough, snacks and so many other crafts and activities. Sunbeams is run mornings and afternoons, but is not run in the evenings. The Sunbeams program is $9 per child.
Cost: $250 per family with ATI and new families getting a discount (see registration form for more details). Meals and children’s programs are extra.
Also remember there is a Student Conference for the young people on the Thursday and Friday following conference. More information.
Please contact the main office for more details by emailing info@iblp.org.au, calling 03 9735 2633,
OR
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Student Conference 2023
2023-01-26 09:00 - 2023-01-27 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | 4 Haig Rd Mount Evelyn, 4 Haig Rd, Mount Everlyn, Victoria, 3796, Australia
Join us for an inspiring time of fellowship and spiritual encouragement.
Every day we can feel the pressure from the world and our friends to fit in. To conform. Yet Christ’s call to us is to be radically different. Not conformed, but TRANSFORMED. Join Gabriel and Sara Cleator and the team as we look at what God can use to Transform us into the image of His Son and how we can put ourselves in the best place to be transformed by Him.
During the conference we will look at topics like being transformed by Prayer, Praise, Scripture, Freedom from Fear, Trials and so many more. Gabriel’s vitality and enthusiasm in his walk with the Lord mean that his messages are shared with a humility and personal example that inspire and challenge all who hear. We also look forward to hearing from other speakers during the two days together.
Not only are there these inspirational talks, but Student Conference is filled with great opportunities for fellowship and fun with other believers in the Lord. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be strengthened in your walk with the Lord while revelling in great fellowship with old friends and new.
Run for young adults 13+ years old
Cost: $75 per person for the two days (Thursday lunch and dinner and Saturday lunch included) (no accommodation included) ATI students receive a $25 discount.
Register Here

March Long Weekend Seminars
2023-03-10 19:30 - 2023-03-13 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | 4 Haig Rd Mount Evelyn, 4 Haig Rd, Mount Everlyn, Victoria, 3796, Australia
Over 2.7 million people around the world have been blessed by the biblical principles shared in the Basic, and Advanced Seminars. The insights presented in these seminars reveal root causes to surface issues that plague our churches, culture, and families today.
On 10th to 13th of March, come to Haig Road’s beautiful setting in Mount Evelyn, VIC and understand how these basic principles and their applications in everyday life help lay the foundations for overcoming deep-seated hurts, breaking financial bondage, resolving relational conflicts, and gaining wisdom in all of life’s experiences. Catered meals are available, making this an ideal weekend retreat for the entire family.

Seminars Available include

Basic
Advanced
Children’s Institute

Pricing
First Time attendee
Basic, Advanced, or Financial Freedom $60 inc. Textbook & Workbook
Children’s Institute $50
First Time additional family member
Basic, Advanced, or Financial Freedom $40 inc. Workbook

Schedule
Basic seminar, Advanced seminar, and the Children’s Institute run: Friday night from 7:00-10:00pm, Saturday from 8:30am to 9:00pm, Sunday from 2:00pm to 9:00pm and Monday 8:30 am to 5:00pm.

Meal bookings close 3rd of March
Seminar Alumni can attend free or purchase a new workbook for $10
Register Here
Meals Here
For more information about our seminars and the topics covered, please click on the Seminars tab above.

March Family Day 2023
2023-03-23 09:30 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | 4 Haig Rd Mount Evelyn, 4 Haig Rd, Mount Everlyn, Victoria, 3796, Australia
“If you love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15
Usually on the third Thursday of the month, a group of local Christian home-educating families gather to discover more about one of the 49 commands of Christ found in Matthew 5-7 and a corresponding character quality through songs, skits and stories, Bible memorisation, a short lesson, small group discussions, craft and practical projects.
This month we will be looking at the command DO NOT CAST PEARLS from Matthew 7:6 and the Character Quality of DISCRETION. Come and join us as we study together what it means to love God through keeping this commandment.
New families are always welcome!
“It’s the highlight of my children’s month” says one mum.

Each Family Day registration start at 9:00am with the program beginning at 9:30am and concludes after a shared lunch at 2:00pm.
Lunch is a BYO picnic.
Please contact the main office for more details by emailing info@iblp.org.au, calling 03 9735 2633,
OR
Register Here

April Family Day 2023
2023-04-13 09:30 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | 4 Haig Rd Mount Evelyn, 4 Haig Rd, Mount Everlyn, Victoria, 3796, Australia
“If you love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15
Usually on the third Thursday of the month, a group of local Christian home-educating families gather to discover more about one of the 49 commands of Christ found in Matthew 5-7 and a corresponding character quality through songs, skits and stories, Bible memorisation, a short lesson, small group discussions, craft and practical projects.
This month we will be looking at the command ASK, SEEK, KNOCK from Matthew 7:7-8 and the Character Quality of RESOURCEFULNESS. Come and join us as we study together what it means to love God through keeping this commandment.
New families are always welcome!
“It’s the highlight of my children’s month” says one mum.

Each Family Day registration start at 9:00am with the program beginning at 9:30am and concludes after a shared lunch at 2:00pm.
Lunch is a BYO picnic.
Please contact the main office for more details by emailing info@iblp.org.au, calling 03 9735 2633,
OR
Register Here

May Family Day 2023
2023-05-18 09:30 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | 4 Haig Rd Mount Evelyn, 4 Haig Rd, Mount Everlyn, Victoria, 3796, Australia
“If you love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15
Usually on the third Thursday of the month, a group of local Christian home-educating families gather to discover more about one of the 49 commands of Christ found in Matthew 5-7 and a corresponding character quality through songs, skits and stories, Bible memorisation, a short lesson, small group discussions, craft and practical projects.
This month we will be looking at the command DO UNTO OTHERS from Matthew 7:12 and the Character Quality of SENSITIVITY. Come and join us as we study together what it means to love God through keeping this commandment.
New families are always welcome!
“It’s the highlight of my children’s month” says one mum.

Each Family Day registration start at 9:00am with the program beginning at 9:30am and concludes after a shared lunch at 2:00pm.
Lunch is a BYO picnic
Please contact the main office for more details by emailing info@iblp.org.au, calling 03 9735 2633,
OR
Register Here

June Family Day 2023
2023-06-15 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | 4 Haig Rd Mount Evelyn, 4 Haig Rd, Mount Everlyn, Victoria, 3796, Australia
“If you love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15
Usually on the third Thursday of the month, a group of local Christian home-educating families gather to discover more about one of the 49 commands of Christ found in Matthew 5-7 and a corresponding character quality through songs, skits and stories, Bible memorisation, a short lesson, small group discussions, craft and practical projects.
This month we will be looking at the command DO UNTO OTHERS from Matthew 7:12 and the Character Quality of SENSITIVITY. Come and join us as we study together what it means to love God through keeping this commandment.
New families are always welcome!
“It’s the highlight of my children’s month” says one mum.

Each Family Day registration start at 9:00am with the program beginning at 9:30am and concludes after a shared lunch at 2:00pm.
Lunch is a BYO picnic.
Please contact the main office for more details by emailing info@iblp.org.au, calling 03 9735 2633,
OR
Register Here

ATI Scripture Memory Bee 2023
2023-06-24 09:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | 4 Haig Rd Mount Evelyn, 4 Haig Rd, Mount Everlyn, Victoria, 3796, Australia
The Scripture Memory Bees are a wonderful experience for all to attend. For those who are memorising, this day provides an opportunity to share what they’ve been working on and bless others as they hear the Word. For those who want encouragement to memorise or to encourage their families, this is a day for them to see the example set for them and be encouraged to find that they live “Not By Bread Alone’ but with God’s Word.
There are a variety of activities throughout the day as well as time spent ‘chewing over’ the ‘bread’ of the Bible. This means that even if you have children who have not memorised there will be activities they can participate in. Other activities include: Verse Scavenger Hunt, Scripture in Song , and Bible quizzes and competitions. This day is one of our favourites each year and we hope that you will be able to join us and experience for yourselves the blessing of a day ‘tasting’ the ‘bread’ of the Word of God.
Once you register, you will be contacted by us to submit the verses/chapters/books that you have memorised and the version you memorised in. Then we will prepare to test you on the day, by having you recite your passage(s) while we all look on and see how accurate you can be. Scoring in based on the number of verses accurately recited. Competition Categories you can enter are as follows: Preschool, Ages 6-10, Ages 11-16, Ages 17+ and Families.
Where: 4 Haig Rd Mount Evelyn VIC 3796
Cost: $20 ATI Family or $30 for a non-ATI family, $5 for an individual (or $10 for Families who do not want to enter the reciting)
Lunch of soup and rolls is available for $3 per person.
Register Here

July Family Day
2023-07-20 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | 4 Haig Rd Mount Evelyn, 4 Haig Rd, Mount Everlyn, Victoria, 3796, Australia
“If you love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15
Usually on the third Thursday of the month, a group of local Christian home-educating families gather to discover more about one of the 49 commands of Christ found in Matthew 5-7 and a corresponding character quality through songs, skits and stories, Bible memorisation, a short lesson, small group discussions, craft and practical projects.
This month we will be looking at the command BEWARE OF FALSE PROPHETS from Matthew 7:15-16 and the Character Quality of ALERTNESS. Come and join us as we study together what it means to love God through keeping this commandment.
New families are always welcome!
“It’s the highlight of my children’s month” says one mum.

Each Family Day registration start at 9:00am with the program beginning at 9:30am and concludes after a shared lunch at 2:00pm.
Lunch is $2 per person for soup and rolls.
Please contact the main office for more details by emailing info@iblp.org.au, calling 03 9735 2633,
OR
Register Here
