ONGO supports people to learn elements of NVC, especially empathy and deep listening, exploring needs and feelings and working together and with oneself to practice healthful communication and a more Zen way of living our daily lives. These are particularly good skills to have when being on Boards, Committees, in business teams or being in any kind of relationship. It …
Read More »NVC Share and Practice Retreat on Bribie Island in July
Robin is excited to be involved with the organisation that is putting on a Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Retreat for people who share, facilitate and practice NVC. It begins on Monday afternoon and runs till Friday morning from 22nd to 26th July. There will be three full days of gathering, workshops, sharing and practice, with quite a goodly amount of the …
Read More »JintoW – Journeys Into Womanhood Rites of Passage Camp in June at Wild Mountains
If you have a 12 to 16 year old daughter or granddaughter, niece, friend or neighbor you may like to know details of our 2024 Journey into Womanhood Camp. The camp dates are Tues July 2nd through to Sat July 6th and the venue is Wild Mountain which is near Rathdowney (Scenic Rim region). It is an amazing spot and …
Read More »J2M – Journey’s to Manhood – Rites of Passage Camps for Boys in September School Holidays
Journey to Manhood (‘J2M’) is a program that dives deeply into the real issues facing families with teenage boys today. Many families have benefited from the powerful experience of father and son spending 5 days in the bush with other men and boys (13-16yrs). This is precious technology-free time to do something memorable for your family. Mothers are very much …
Read More »Maleny Seed and Harvest Swap
There’s a magical and nourishing event that happens monthly in Maleny called the ‘Maleny Seed and Harvest Swap’. Robin was invited to be a guest speaker after the swap session during one gathering last year and has been going regularly since then to the swap. It’s the most awesome system. People bring anything they have surplus or to swap from …
Read More »Brenna’s Awesome Educational and Awareness Raising Artworks
Wronka and Family Visit
Robin and Wronka met nearly 30 years ago when Wronka applied to study Pedagogy for three months with Robin and Skye at Crystal Waters as part of her University studies. She come from Germany and participated and helped with the ‘Advanced Permaculture Creative Teachers Facilitation Course’ and the Permaculture Courses that they were running. In 1998 she returned the favour …
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