Anthroposophical Society in Australia

Tuesday lecture Sydney: Working at the Intersection of Matter and Spirit
2018-08-07 19:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Rudolf Steiner House, 307 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
A talk with John Bloom.
If we take the ancient principle that “matter is never without spirit, spirit is never without matter” seriously what would change in our understanding of culture, rights and the economy? How might we integrate spirit, soul, and body in a way that frees thinking, builds community, and meets our material needs? The evening will explore these questions with a focus on money as a threshold.

Microbial life, working with planetary rhythms
2018-08-05 10:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Sydney) | WA
A biodynamics sydney event
Held in Sydney
Pre-registration: contact 9550 1682 or
email: biodynamicssydney@gmail.com
facebook: biodynamics.sydney

Saturday morning dialogue
2018-07-28 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Now and Then Cafe, 204 HIgh St, Kew, Vic, 3101
DIALOGUES (SMD) 4th Saturday of the month at Now & Then Café (N&T) 204 High Street, KEW. Theme ´´Back to Earth´´ Following last month´s dialogue about Saturn, Uranus and Chiron, our conversation this month will reflect on destiny and individual – historical biography patterns. We aim for social interaction, shared interests and conversation related to anthroposophical themes and spirituality in general.
Facilitators: Helen Branton 0415 804 845 – Maria J Garrido 0423 274 936.
Street Parking available and long term parking at Kew Library a short walk away. Public transport accessible.
Sponsored by the Anthroposophical Society Vic Branch and the Ligsma Kirpe Trust.

Tea Party for Peace and Jean Hearn
2018-07-27 10:30 - 11:45 (Australia/Sydney) | WA
YOU ARE INVITED
to join friends and supporters of the Tamar Community Peace Trust at a
TEA PARTY for
PEACE and JEAN 10.30am – 11.45am, Friday 27th July
Cataract on Paterson, 135 Paterson Street, Launceston
Guests will be invited to reflect on the contribution and drive of the late Mrs Jean Hearn – who, over hundreds of cups of tea, inspired dozens of like-minded souls to be pro-active in supporting community initiatives to promote peace and goodwill.
Guest speaker, Peter Rae, OAM, will share his perspectives on peace and Peace Trust President, Donna Bain, will launch the 2018 Tamar Valley Peace Festival
There will be no charge to attend this.
Jean’s Tea Party Guests will be welcome to make a donation to support the work of the Peace Trust and development of the Peter Underwood Peace Garden
PLEASE RSVP HERE – or to jo@linkingtasmania.com.au / 0417 114 311 before Friday 20th July
Peace Festival Invite – Tea Party for Peace and Jean F

Uriel talk July: the twelve virtues
2018-07-21 15:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Christian Community Hawthorn, 319 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn, Vic, 3122, Australia
The Twelve Virtues – how to discern them in yourself and others. Michael Heenan will share his insights from studying astrology for 30 years and anthroposophy for 25 years. Suggested donation $15/$10 members/conc. Enquiries: Cheryl Nekvapil: 0458 124 088 Supported by the Ligsma Kirpe Trust and the Anthroposophical Society Vic Branch.

Alchemy of the biodynamic preparations
2018-07-15 10:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney) | WA
A biodynamics sydney event held in the city
Pre-registration: contact 9550 1682 or
email: biodynamicssydney@gmail.com
facebook: biodynamics.sydney

Vital years early childhood conference
2018-07-09 09:00 - 2018-07-12 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Glenaeon School Middle Cove, 5a Glenroy Avenue, Middle Cove, NSW, 2068
Developing the Self: the Inner and Outer Work of the Early Childhood Educator. This is the annual conference for anyone working with young children and the keynote speakers are Lisa Romero and Louise de Forest.

Morning tea in Melbourne July
2018-07-07 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

Tuesday lecture Sydney - Kimberley Hammerton
2018-07-03 19:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Rudolf Steiner House, 307 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Kimberley Hammerton – Ear of Humanity, would you hear? What does the call for humanity to “wake up” mean in a contemporary world?

National arts conference
2018-07-01 16:30 - 2018-07-04 17:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Samford Valley Steiner School, 5 Narrawa Drive, Wights Mountain, Qld, 4520
Exploring the mission of the arts for human development
Overview: this conference is appropriate for all educators in Steiner Schools and anyone who is interested in deepening their understanding of the Mission of the Arts for Human Development in our time.
The keynote lectures will be presented by Iris Sullivan and will cover the role of colour and the arts in human and soul development. In these lectures Iris will explore the question “why art?” from an anthroposophical perspective.
The conference includes workshops in several artistic disciplines including music, eurythmy, visual art, sculptural art, speech and practical arts/handwork.
Venue
Samford Valley Steiner School is situated on 20 acres of forested land in the beautiful, rural setting of Samford Valley, only 35 minutes from the Brisbane CBD. Address is 5 Narrawa Drive, Wights Mountain, QLD 4520.

Annual General Meeting and Members' afternoon
2018-06-30 14:30 - 17:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Bendigo Bank Ringwood East Board Room, 60 Railway Avenue, Ringwood East, Vic, 3135
The Afternoon will include a talk, Stages of Life and their Meaning by Guenter Zimmermann, and an open conversation; how might the GAS truly represent all of the members? (- and other aspects if wanted!). Enquiries: David anthroposvic[at]bigpond.com
We look forward to meeting you on the 30th. – the Vic branch Committee, Anthroposophical Society in Australia
BY TRAIN FROM CITY:
Depart 1:05pm from Flinders Street Station (Melbourne City) Platform 6
Take the train towards Pakenham (3 mins)
Arrive 1:08pm Get off at Richmond Station (Richmond) Platform 6
Depart from (Richmond)
Platform 9 at 1:15pm
Take the train towards Lilydale (41 mins)
Arrive 1:56pm Get off at Ringwood East Station

Tuesday lecture Sydney - Third Wheel Collective
2018-06-26 19:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Rudolf Steiner House, 307 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Third Wheel Collective – The Passing of Arthur from Idylls of the King by Alfred Lord Tennyson. Performed by Séamus Maynard, Directed by Meaghan Witri.

Saturday morning dialogue
2018-06-23 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Spud Bar Hawthorn, 717 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn, Vic, 3122
Theme of our inner and outer ‘house’ will reflect on our life path, exploring on the houses in astrology and the current significant changes in our larger home the cosmos. We aim for social interaction, shared interests and conversation related to anthroposophical themes and spirituality in general.
Parking at rear of Coles and many of the retailers. Public transport accessible.
Sponsored by the Vic Branch

Tuesday lecture Sydney - Liz Hamilton
2018-06-19 19:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Rudolf Steiner House, 307 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Liz Hamilton – “Where do we come from; What are we; Where are we going?” – Insights into Paul Gauguin’s profound art masterpiece on the fundamental questions of existence. How we can find these answers through ‘The Way of the One Star’

Karma and reincarnation
2018-06-18 19:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Lorien Novalis School library, 456-460a Old Northern Road, Dural, NSW, 2158
Have you ever wondered about your lot in life and perhaps have asked yourself why do I have talents or lack talents, why do I suffer or experience joy in life, why am I open or closed off to life. Why am I ill or healthy? The workings of karma and
reincarnation can provide meaningful answers to these questions.
More details here.
John Pater

Helene von Grunelius and the will to heal
2018-06-16 15:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Christian Community Hawthorn, 319 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn, Vic, 3122, Australia
Talk by Richard O’Brien about conversations between Rudolf Steiner and a young medical doctor.
Suggested donation $15/$10 members/conc. Enquiries: Cheryl Nekvapil: 0458 124 088
Supported by the Ligsma Kirpe Trust and the Anthroposophical Society Vic Branch.

Tuesday lecture Sydney - Wolfgang Devine
2018-06-12 19:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Rudolf Steiner House, 307 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Wolfgang Devine – In the beginning was the creative word, not an abstract word. Although some of Edith Sitwell’s poetry might be called ‘abstract’, she explores the power of the musicality of language and creates pictures out of the rhythm, rhyme and dynamic of language. The poems recited here are originally spoken to the music of William Walton, Façade. To give language and music its right, we perform them separately. Recitation with Domenica Conte; Piano 4-hand with John Statter.

Caedmon
2018-06-09 19:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Glenaeon School Middle Cove, 5a Glenroy Avenue, Middle Cove, NSW, 2068
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.
Marion Mahony Griffin Hall, Glenaeon School

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) | WA
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) | WA
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) | WA
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 | WA
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.
