Overview

Transform the way you connect with your mentor or mentee. This interactive hybrid workshop (featuring innovative ‘watch parties’ in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane) focuses on moving beyond surface-level networking to purposeful, engaging conversations that build lasting value. It is being delivered by the ATS Diversity Group’s cutting edge Mentor Alliance Program.

Participants will learn how to design effective discussion frameworks, apply practical networking strategies, and co-create ideas for future mentor–mentee catch-ups. Led by an online expert and supported by local facilitators in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, the session features hands-on activities that spark meaningful, structured dialogue.

Join fellow mentors and mentees in your local hub to deepen connections, strengthen your mentoring relationships, and help shape how the Mentor Alliance connects in the future.

While it is a Mentor Alliance event, it is open to everyone within ATS.

NOTE – This exciting event is intended to be delivered by Patricia online to ‘watch parties’ in Melbourne, Syndey and Brisbane’s EA offices, so people can connect and use these as “breakout rooms.” We urge you to attend one of these watch parties in person as you’ll get more out of the experience that way. 

Learning outcomes

In this presentation, you will learn:

• Framework Design: Learn how to select and structure discussion starters that move beyond small talk to deep engagement
• Apply Networking Strategies: Practice hands-on techniques for sparking meaningful, structured dialogue within the Mentor Alliance community
• Future Collaboration: Be part of creating ideas for future catch ups between you and your mentor/mentee.

Program

In-person:

• 5.30 pm AEST: Registrations open
• 6.00 pm AEST: Presentation begins
• 6.45 pm AEST: Q&A session
• 7.00 pm AEST: Presentation ends
• 7.30 pm AEST: Event ends

Online:

• 6.00 pm AEST: Webinar begins
• 6.45 pm AEST: Q&A session
• 7.00 pm AEST: Webinar ends