Big Day In ®

Social education for everyone.

Big Day In is an innovative method for facilitating transformative learning.

Life is an adventure. Choose yours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here you will find the answers to your questions about Big Day In.

If your answer is not here, please contact us.

How do I get my Big Day In Hosting Guide?

Call Cristine on +61 438462216.

Email us at hello@bigdayin.com.au

I love the idea of hosting Big Day In. It's just a little big for me right now. What can I do?

You can host Little Day In! It’s just like Big Day In only it’s little. Simpler. Easier. Little Day In is a great place to start your adventure. Contact us for your Little Big Day In Hosting Guide.

What's Little Big Day In?

Little Big Day In is a simpler, easier version of Big Day In. Generally, Little is shorter in time and the host takes on a greater role in guiding participants. Leading sessions is encouraged and supported but not essential in Little Big Day In.

If I come along do I have to lead a session?

Yes and no or maybe.

Yes for Big Day In. When you participate, you will lead a session. You will choose what activity you teach.

No for Little Big Day In. When you participate, you will be encouraged by the host to lead a session. If not this time, maybe next time.

Is there wine with that?

No. Any Big Day In is always alcohol-free. Challenge yourself to be part of the experience without the support of alcohol.

The Clarity Game. Who is that for?

The Clarity Game is Big Day In specifically designed for professional educators who would like to know what students learn from what they teach. The Clarity Game is valued as an addition or extension to traditional instructional design.

How do I celebrate a special occasion in a fun and intelligent way?

Big Day In is perfect for celebrating special occasions in a fun and intelligent way. It’s a great alternative to traditional birthday parties or pre-wedding plans where the focus is on food and drink. Big Day In is more about going a little deeper in building long-term relationships of quality and strength. Make your special occasion all about finding the real you.

How much does Big Day In cost?

Hosting as a volunteer

If you decide that you would like to host your own Big Day In, then download our starter guide: 101 great ideas for hosting Big Day In. It’s free. You can purchase a downloadable Big Day In pack that is full of great information and ideas which can be tailored to suit the needs of your group. See more here.

Please consider if your participants would like to contribute to our organisation by way of, for example, a “pay as you feel” box for them to drop in a coin or a note at the end of the day. If you are invited, participation is free or you will be asked for a small contribution to cover costs and support Big Day In adventures Inc. as a social enterprise to continue our good work in social education.

Hosting as professional

If you derive an income from hosting, as a professional educator or facilitator, we expect you to contribute a small percentage (ideally 2%) to Big Day In adventures Inc., which is a social enterprise, so that we can continue the good work of sharing Big Day In around the world. Big Day In is trademarked and owned by Big Day In adventures Inc.

If you would like us to fully host your Big Day In, or sponsor a group, the cost is $997 or the equivalent in alternative currencies.

If you are invited by a professional educator, it’s likely that there will be a cost but that information will be provided on your invitation. If you ask us to host, then it is up to you to decide what and how people contribute.

Learn more about how Big Day In works. Click Here.

Networking

Cherie said networking is essential for business and takes practice to achieve success. She taught us through role-play, ways to develop instant rapport and connection with colleagues and clients. This would be a perfect activity for Big Day In. At my next business meetup, I smiled and made eye contact with a new group of potential clients and I was instantly included. Thank you, Cherie. MALIA

Host your Big Day In. Click here.

Flower art

I went to a flower-arranging workshop with my daughter. It was fun and I was hooked! So when we talked about Big Day In, I was excited that I could share what I learnt about flower art. We could get flowers and greenery from my friend's garden, people bring pots. I take everyone through the steps I knew and voila everyone would create just the best displays. I was chuffed with the thought that I could help others create. ELLA

Host your Big Day In. Click here.

Building Teams

I am a professional facilitator. I hosted a Big Day In for corporate team building. It was a challenge for me to step back and allow the participants to be totally in control of their sessions, without judging their performance to be good or bad, and just breathe and enjoy the experience of being a participant. I learnt a lot about them and I surprisingly learnt a lot about me too. GENEVIEVE

Host your Big Day In. Click here.

Dad Jokes

Big Day In is for blokes too. Justin was at a bit of a loss as to what he might do in a session. Then he said, "Aha, I have it!" One of his favourite things to do was to tell Dad jokes, funny ones were good but the best ones were when his kids would say "Oh, Dad". That response was what he loved the most. So he brought along his best Dad jokes and everyone took to the floor and shared either his jokes or their own. Everyone had a great time. It sure was a fun session. STEVE

Host your Big Day In. Click here.

Horses

I ride horses. None of my friends do. I knew that. So in my session I chose to (safely) introduce my horse to my friends. It was funny. Duke, my horse snorted just as my friend Kate came to give him a pat. "Holy moly" Kate said "That was the scariest thing I have ever done.", and then congratulated herself with "How brave am I?!" She still talks about her time with Duke to this day. ANNA

Host your Big Day In. Click here.

Yoga

My friend Josie is a scientist... and Josie also loves yoga. She loves it so much that she began her training to be a yoga teacher. So at our Big Day In she led us through a session of yoga. I had never done yoga before. I enjoyed it so much, I do yoga now, I love it, and am seriously thinking about being a yoga teacher someday soon. CARMEL

Host your Big Day In. Click here.

Reflect

One of the strengths of hosting a Big Day In is that each event finishes with a Reflective session. I believe that reflection is necessary on the path of true transformational learning. It just is... How it's done is each person's choice - short or long, straightforward or creative, together or as individuals. Such freedom in the session is another strength of the pedagogy that I agree with when considering how I could grow corporate organisations. MARGIE

Host your Big Day In. Click here.

Time for Tea

How delightful!

We had our own tea tasting ceremony. And in the loveliest tea set ever. We tasted six different teas, complete with cleansing the palate with water in-between. We wrote down a word to describe each tea and gave them a rating. Then we ranked them for our favourite. It was interesting that no two people ranked the teas in the same order, and there were more than three favourites. JI

Host your Big Day In. Click here.

Big Day In adventures Inc.

Big Day In adventures is a not-for-profit incorporated community association.

Registration Number IA58839

Our aim is to promote and foster personal and community growth and development through socialising education to increase human and social capital and capacity worldwide.

2000000 smiles by 2022

Learn more about Big Day In adventures Inc. Click Here.