Hello friends. As we began shaping One Day Wonder 2026, we found ourselves returning to a simple question: what does it mean to walk together in challenging times?

Many of the issues facing our communities today are complex. Climate change, reconciliation, social division and loneliness are not challenges that can be solved by any one person, organisation or sector. They require us to listen more deeply, work across differences and find ways forward together.

That thinking led us to this year’s theme: Walking Together: Facilitating Connections in Challenging Times

The theme invites us to explore connection in its many forms: connection to Country, connection to community, connection through collaboration, and connection through reconciliation. 

We are now seeking Expressions of Interest from facilitators to host a 75 minute session for approximately 20-30 participants. This is a chance to create an interactive space where facilitators of varying levels of experience can learn and share skills. Interested in sharing your wisdom and have a workshop offering that reflects our theme? Please submit an EOI via link below. 

Submissions will be received until 26 June via this link

Note – we have six 75 minute timeslots on offer.

On Tuesday 13 October 2026, we’ll gather at Deakin University’s waterfront campus in Djilang (Geelong), on Wadawurrung Country, to learn from one another, share ideas, and strengthen the relationships that help us navigate challenging times.