Anthroposophical Society in Australia

Let's talk about power
2018-06-06 19:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Orana School, Kurrajong Room, Unwin Place, Weston, ACT, 2611, Australia
Anthroposophical Society in Australia Canberra Branch
Invite you to a presentation and conversation with Julia Wolfson, PhD – author, organisational facilitator and coach:
Let’s talk about power

Utilising a threefold perspective on power, addressing conflict and collaboration in building community

7pm Wednesday 6 June 2018
Kurrajong Room, upper Campus, Orana Rudolf Steiner School Unwin Street, Weston
On the heels of the national Royal Commission into institutional abuse and the global ‘#me- too’ movement, the ‘P’ word is out of the closet. Over many decades Julia has developed her experience and working knowledge in assisting individuals and organisations bring a human rights perspective into everyday life and work situations, particularly in human service providers, care and education. The basis of her work stems from her belief in every person’s capacity to awaken innate powers and use them to bring out their deepest inspirations in the world. These innate powers make it easier to stay centred in difficulties, know oneself and relate well with others even in volatile and uncertain situations. Innate powers can help to bring flow into a stuck situation and weather the ups and downs with buoyancy and optimism. These capabilities are as relevant for leaders, community members and co- workers as for students and for individuals reliant on support.
Julia brings depth and insight into a wide range of situations through her lived experience and study. Julia spent her early childhood at Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School. She has worked in anthroposophically based organisations – adult education institutes, schools, social enterprises and communities around the world. Her special interest is in the power of people with mixed abilities and different states of mind to educate us in how to create communities that allow for difference, purpose, and feeling at home. She works worldwide in Africa, Europe, Scandinavia and North America. Julia is a member of the global Deep Democracy Institute, a training organisation in facilitation, conflict awareness and leadership, working in conflict regions around the world.
Julia has a home in Canberra and is a member of the Anthroposophical Society in Australia.
For more information on Julia’s work, go to www.turningforward.org
Copies of Julia’s recent book ‘Applying Deep Democracy in Human Services’ will be available.
Light Refreshments available
Donations Welcome
Accessible venue

Bookings

Tuesday lecture Sydney - Karla Cryer
2018-06-05 19:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Rudolf Steiner House, 307 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Karla Cryer – The Karma of Illness in our Biography. Steiner has very interesting, confronting and comforting indications on the karma of illness.

Gilgamesh
2018-06-03 19:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Gleneaon School Castlecrag, 121 Edinburgh Rd, Castlecrag, NSW, 2068
A rare opportunity to experience this ancient epic from Assyria- Mesopotamia, fragments first
discovered from the remains of clay tablets with cuneiform inscriptions. These are the earliest
works of literature yet discovered. Here told by acclaimed storyteller David Novak, in Australia
participating in the International Storytelling Conference.
Venue: Marion Mahony Griffin Hall
Castlecrag campus, Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School
121 Edinburgh Rd, Castlecrag
Date & Time: Sunday June 3rd, 7pm
Tkts: Adults $25, Conc $20, Students $12
(family of 4 $60 package)

More information here

Caedmon RSH
2018-06-02 19:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Rudolf Steiner House, 307 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
One Thing More or Caedmon
construed by Christopher Fry
First presented at England’s soaring Chelmsford Cathedral, then broadcast on the BBC, the play blends music, poetry and heightened prose in telling the story of Caedmon, Britain’s first known poet. Set in 7th century England.
Produced by Neil Anderson for Harken theatre. More information here.

Moving beyond blame: listening for what's needed now
2018-05-30 19:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Tarremah School, 27 Nautilus Grove, Huntingfield, Tas, 7055
Hosted by the Tas. branch Anthroposophical Society
Our guest, facilitator and educator Tanya Coburn, works with deepening listening to address conflict and to avoid ‘getting stuck’.
Music Room, Tarremah Steiner School

Tuesday lecture Sydney - Chris Miliotis
2018-05-29 19:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Rudolf Steiner House, 307 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Chris Miliotis – Biodynamic nutrition. Cosmic and Earthly nutrition. How what we choose to eat can reverse climate change.

Jan Baker-Finch to visit Melbourne
2018-05-28 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | NSW
A PERSONAL MELBOURNE VISIT by Jan Baker-Finch, our Gen Secretary, to members in Victoria. Come and make welcome our stimulating and energetic General Secretary who will bring us first-hand news and perspectives of developments here, internationally and in Dornach, and to hear your questions and views. Jan has embarked on an ‘East Coast road trip’ together with Tanya Clare Coburn, journal editor and new website-shaper. This will be a wonderful opportunity to both listen and contribute to our anthroposophical life.
Complete details of where and when are coming soon.

A day of Canberra treasures
2018-05-27 08:30 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | NSW
A day of unique Canberra experiences on Sunday 27th May following the AGM on Saturday. It also happens to be a special long weekend celebrating Reconciliation Day and week.
Laura Summerfield, Hannah Semler, Vivien Hillman and Riitta Korpinen will be your hosts. Please complete this form which contains further information about all the treasures on offer.

Experiencing Light, Colour and Darkness as a path of Spiritual Development and Healing
2018-05-26 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | NSW
With Julie Lovett

Beginning with your own painting, other things will happen, developing towards social art experiences working with Pastel, Watercolour, Nature Study and Poetry

No previous artistic experience necessary.

Venue : All Saints Anglican Church Hall, Anglican Church Gardens, Cobbity Crescent, Arana Hills [opposite Arana Hills Library]

The venue is 2.5 kms — a half an hour Walk — from Grovelly Station
Cost : $25 [includes all materials]
Tea and coffee provided. Please bring something to share for lunch

RSVP to Karen Foster by sms 0423 620 069 by Friday – May 18th

Julie Lovett has been a dedicated student of Anthroposophy for over 35 years working as an Art Therapist, Steiner Teacher, Steiner Teacher Trainer, Educational Manager and Director of Rudolf Steiner College in Sydney. For more information about Julie and her work go to http://www.julielovett.com.au/
Download the flyer here.

Saturday Morning Dialogue Melbourne
2018-05-26 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney) | REALM, Ringwood Town Square, 179 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood, Vic, 3134, Australia
Aim: Social interaction, shared interests and conversation related to anthroposophical themes and spirituality in general.
Detailed directions: enter Realm from the Town Square off Maroondah Hwy, opposite Ringwood Station and bus Depot. Or from ‘Eastland’ escalators give direct access to the Town Square. Free parking at ‘Eastland’ (3 hours) use West 5, East 6 entries, or ‘Costco’ (no time limit). Supported by the Vic Branch
Theme for May: ‘LIFE’

National AGM in Canberra 26 May 2018
2018-05-26 | NSW
The Canberra branch are hosting the AGM on Saturday 26 May. Helen Vogel will give a presentation on The Foundation Stone Meditation in the morning before the AGM, a shared lunch and a eurythmy workshop in the afternoon with Clare Goodman followed by songs and singing with Judith Clingan and her choir.
The agenda, program and excursion offerings documents provide more detail.

Tuesday lecture Sydney - Mark Neill
2018-05-22 19:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Rudolf Steiner House, 307 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Mark Neill – To arrive where you are; a journey of discovery into the Social art. Do you feel connected with your work, with your loved ones, with society as a whole? Are you happy and contented knowing you are living a balanced, ethical life that supports and nourishes you at all levels of your being? Do you suffer from stress, anxiety, fatigue, depression or addiction? Using the body as an instrument, we will work into the twelve virtues; Devotion becomes the power of sacrifice; Equilibrium becomes progress; Perseverance becomes faithfulness; Unselfishness becomes catharsis; Compassion becomes freedom; Courtesy becomes steadiness in feeling; Contentment becomes self-composure; Patience becomes understanding ; Control of speech (minding one’s tongue) becomes a feeling for the truth; Courage becomes the power of redemption; Discretion becomes the power of meditation; Magnanimity becomes love.If any of this resonates, then The Social Art Workshop is for you.

The work of Rudolf Steiner
2018-05-21 19:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Lorien Novalis School library, 456-460a Old Northern Road, Dural, NSW, 2158
A brief look at the man and some of the fruits of hiswork. A look of the key element s in Anthroposophy and Rudolf’s Steiner’s methodology including knowledge through thinking and other forms of knowing.
John Pater

Rescuing our humanity through consciousness
2018-05-20 14:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney) | NSW
A NEW INITIATIVE, Rescuing our Humanity through Consciousness, at Aurora Australis Anthroposophical College of the Arts, 2 Union ST, Kew. We need “tools” for our next generation to be able to “withstand” the effects and repercussions of technology and the modern day life challenges. It is time to “act”. We Eurythmists feel that healing can be offered through the “Healing Art of Eurythmy” (performed on the day), the Artistic Therapies, Meditation and the Arts. We welcome members, friends, doctors, therapists and artists to come together and contribute to this meeting. If you are interested in this subject, please come and share your thoughts.
Birgith Lugosi, Sue Gould, Luisa Hoffman

Are there dogs in heaven?
2018-05-19 19:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Tarremah School, 27 Nautilus Grove, Huntingfield, Tas, 7055
An evening of storytelling and song presented by Grail Quest.
Entry by donation
See the flyer

Cafe book face
2018-05-19 09:30 - 13:00 (Australia/Sydney) | The Michael Centre, 37a Wellington Park Drive, Warranwood, Vic, Australia
Come to cafe book face, a pop up cafe designed to foster community and enable you to enjoy a browse at the Michael Centre Library.

Enjoy an espresso, a latte, or tea and a good conversation with friends old and new.

'To arrive where you are' workshop
2018-05-18 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Christian Community Hawthorn, 319 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn, Vic, 3122, Australia
To arrive where you are: a journey of discovery into The Social Art with Mark Neill. At a time when we perceive great imbalance in the world, often brought about by the ever increasing use of intellect in the absence of the will and the heart, The Social Art identifies and works into the qualities which can be accessed by all in a balanced way, to bring about socially developed ways of working into the future. If this resonates, then The Social Art Workshop is for you.
Also on 19 May at Mansfield.

A Twilight Autumn Delight - Lyre Concert
2018-05-18 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Inala, Lesley Evans Hall, Cnr Castle Hill & Franklin Roads, Cherrybrook, NSW, 2026
John Billing at Inala

John Billing is a world renowned performer of the modern lyre. For over twenty years John has been travelling with his Australian made concert lyre enchanting both young and old listeners in Europe, America, Asia and Australia.
John’s concerts comprise his own music composed for lyre, his arrangements of Irish music and music by J.S. Bach plus some songs from various countries he has visited.

Tuesday lecture Sydney - Adriana Koulias
2018-05-15 19:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Rudolf Steiner House, 307 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Adriana Koulias – The Mystery of Sorath. Rudolf Steiner tells us there will be three manifestations of the number 666 in world history. 666 is the number of the Beast and the number of the name Sorath. Each time Sorath’s manifestation occurs Rudolf Steiner tells us, it is more obvious. Now we are at the time of his third manifestation and the paradox is that when things are too obvious we just don’t notice them because we are looking for a ‘mystery’. But who is this supra-cosmic being? What are his origins and his plans for world evolution? And how can we recognise these playing out in the world around us? This lecture seeks to begin an exploration of this mystery in light of spiritual science.

The last page: poetry, music, conversation
2018-05-12 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Rudolf Steiner House, 307 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
What is written on the last page? Does it refer to the close of a life journey or an era? What reflections, desires and impulses colour such a time What rituals, if any? Or does the final page refer to a text such as a novel, a poem, a diary, a will or a constitution? Can it be delivered in time? Should it be challenged or changed? What if it is altogether missing?
Join us in an afternoon of poetry, music and discussion.

Entry: $5 donation. Family: $10. Free for anyone under 18. All welcome.

Cosmopolitan Sydney in Conversation

Pruning and orchard care
2018-05-12 10:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Sydney) | NSW
A biodynamics sydney event held in the Southern Highlands
Pre-registration: contact 9550 1682 or
email: biodynamicssydney@gmail.com
facebook: biodynamics.sydney

‘From Waldorf Tobacco to Waldorf Education’ Emil Molt meets Rudolf Steiner
2018-05-09 19:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Tarremah School, 27 Nautilus Grove, Huntingfield, Tas, 7055
Curious about the origins of Steiner/Waldorf Education?
Presented by Dr John Paull
Geography & Spatial Sciences, School of Technology, Environments & Design
University of Tasmania
Editor-in-chief, Journal of Organics http://www.jorganics.org
*International, Free, Open Access, Peer Reviewed*
Tarremah Steiner School, Huntingfield.
Music room.
Wednesday 9th May at 7:00- 830pm.
Gold coin appreciated.

Tuesday lecture Sydney - Kelly Connor
2018-05-08 19:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Rudolf Steiner House, 307 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Kelly Connor – The Electronic Doppelganger; the mystery of the double in the age of the internet. A review and exploration of the lecture series by Rudolf Steiner.

Soul Calendar Verse Eurythmy
2018-05-05 11:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney) | The Michael Centre, 37a Wellington Park Drive, Warranwood, Vic, Australia
We invite you to explore the changing moods of the soul and Mother Earth expressed in Rudolf Steiner’s Calendar of the Soul through Eurythmy. No experience required. Mild meditative movements. Facilitated by trained speech formation speaker Yasushi Hayashi and trained Eurythmist Sumie Nagura.

Morning tea in Melbourne
2018-05-05 10:30 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Cafe Vic, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, Vic, 3000, Australia
At Cafe Vic, Ground floor, Victorian Arts Centre, St Kilda Road.
Everyone is welcome, meet old and new friends and enjoy some lively discussion.
For newcomers – so we won’t miss you ! – contact Annita 9523 6738

Uriel talk: The Holy Spirit Who will lead humanity into the future
2018-04-30 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | NSW
A Whitsun talk by Marcus Cos. Suggested donation $15/$10 members/concession.
Supported by the Ligsma Kirpe Trust and the the Anthroposophical Society Vic Branch.

Saturday Morning Dialogue
2018-04-28 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney) | REALM, Ringwood Town Square, 179 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood, Vic, 3134, Australia
Social interaction, shared interests and conversation related to anthroposophical themes and spirituality in general.
Theme for April: ‘The Beginning, LIFE’

Typologies - What makes us unique? Exploring Temperament, Soul Type, Repetitions and Patterns in Life Canberra
2018-04-27 19:00 - 2018-04-29 16:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Orana School, Kurrajong Room, Unwin Place, Weston, ACT, 2611, Australia
Two archetypes offer guiding images for this workshop:

The four-fold archetype for Temperaments which are, also related to the four elements earth, water, fire and air.
And the seven-fold archetype of those seven planets visible to the naked eye.

Seven Qualities and Rhythms, derived from the archetypal image of the Planets are introduced as windows for creatively exploring events and qualities in human biog- raphy and personality. The Seven Soul Types each give a distinct soul colouring which influences us in the way we meet people and situations. Insights into the Four Temperaments help us to understand habitual patterns. The way our Temperament and Soul Type interrelate, affects many aspects of our lives including our inner balance.
The reflective- and self-reflective work on this course gives dynamic and qualitative perspectives on one’s own and other personalities.
Our exploration will be supported with creative exercises.
At the Kurrajong room, Orana School.
Find out more: Typologies Flier Kark-Heinz Finke 2018

John Billing lyre concert Castlemaine
2018-04-15 14:00 (Australia/Sydney) | LOT 19, Langslow St, Castlemaine, Vic, 3450, Australia
John Billing returns to Australia and teams up with The Honest Lyres, a Victorian-based lyre group, to present a concert of Bach, Celtic and John’s own beautiful compositions.
John has played the modern lyre for over 35 years performing in Europe, USA ,
Australia, Japan and China, as well as teaching and playing in therapeutic settings.
John performs internationally on a lyre made by local lyre maker Murray Wright.

T.S. Eliot’s ‘Four Quartets’ for Movement, Voice and Cello Warranwood
2018-04-14 14:00 (Australia/Sydney) | The Michael Centre, 37a Wellington Park Drive, Warranwood, Vic, Australia
Considered by many as a masterpiece of the Western canon, the revolutionary use of language employed by Eliot, as inspired by Beethoven’s late quartets, crystallises the world of eurythmy, enabling the artists to permeate the barrier between the visible and the unseen world, allowing the audience a glimpse beyond the veil.
Eliot considered Beethoven’s late quartets to be ‘inexhaustible’, introducing a new grace and freedom. When performed in concert with Eurythmy, Eliot’s “Four Quartets” elicits a powerful, profound response and an experience of the forces of language.
The art of eurythmy uses dynamic movement and gesture as an embodiment of the spoken word.
Eurythmist: Mark Neil, Voice: Irish born actor, Dennis Coard, Cello: Gotthard Killian
