2008 - 2009 Ongoing Professional Development Program
Our Distance Topics Here
Our Face to Face Topics and Schedule Here
The International College of Celebrancy has presented AG- approved professional development since official OPD started in 2003. Dally Messenger wrote the first training for civil celebrants in 1995. He has worked passionately for quality in all ceremonies, as well as high standards for celebrant training. Dally and his wife, Remi, have created curriculum around every aspect of ceremony. The work of the College has substance, meaning and depth, and all participants are treated with respect and professionalism.
We aim all the time to ensure that the College OPD sessions are relaxed and enjoyable but also competently structured so you learn valuable skills and information, participate to the extent you are comfortable and gain motivation and renewal in your celebrant work. (There is always a mix of experienced and new celebrants.)
The Compulsory Legal 3 hour activity can only be taught by a presenter approved specifically for the Compulsory by the Marriage Celebrants Section of the Attorney-General’s office in Canberra. Remi Messenger is authorised as one of those presenters, as is Yvonne Werner.
 Our Preferred Melbourne Venue is:
The Treacy Centre - central, comfortable, parking available (metered at certain times, small charges.)
126 The Avenue, Parkville,
on the corner of The Avenue and Walker Streets.
Located 3km from the City of Melbourne and 20km from the Tullamarine Airport and just minutes away from the Zoo, the State Netball and Hockey Centre and Melbourne University.
Tram
Tram 19 from Elizabeth Street to Walker Street, stop 16. It is a quick and easy tram ride from the city.
Train
The Upfield Train will take you to Royal Park Station. This train runs from all city stations every 20 minutes. A timetable is available online at www.victrip.com.au/timetables
Celebrants may choose to do more than 1 additional activity, however this does not count towards the next year’s allocation. The cost is generally discounted. Students who choose to attend any session are also offered a discount.
Bookings for any session can be made through the Celebrants Centre or by down-load, fill in and post the OPD Enrollment Form to the ICC Office at the Celebrants Centre.
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A Few Selected Testimonials
I came away from tonight with renewed energy, a lightness of heart - and a few creative ideas. Oh... how that helps! - Catherine Bearsley
The two hours were predictably enjoyable. Dally matched his usual high standard of teaching, ably assisted by Remi. The session brought out the best in everybody who read, or otherwise performed, indicating the serious manner in which our celebrants consider their appointments. - Rick Barclay
The evening last month was a most enjoyable and informative time with you and your gracious staff. I really gained a lot of useful information. Since I have read over your notes and my project many times now, I don’t think I will forget anything that you taught me!. It was also a very enjoyable evening with the other celebrants. - Rev. Michael Treacy
I have gained a new perspective about the value of including the readers rehearsals on these occasions. Dally Messenger’s video and spoken word presentation at the seminar proved rather eloquently that a far superior product can be delivered on the day with a full reading and some sincere and approachable advice on technique and delivery. - Meredith Campbell
Wow – fantastic! Was a bit apprehensive before going, but it was such a great opportunity for me to meet and talk with Celebrants. They were all friendly and willing to share their thoughts and ideas. - Jane Britnell
I was one of those people in my own little ‘comfort zone’ who tended to say ‘I do a good job - my rehearsals are adequate - ~what am I doing here?’
Last year, (with another provider), the OPD training that 1 did was a complete fiasco, and the net result was that 1 wasted a complete evening just to get the certificates. 1 was expecting this to be the same.
I would like to congratulate you, and thank you, for what I thought was a most enlightening and interesting evening. - Bill Rostron
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