About the Canberra Branch

Anthroposophical activity in the ACT and surrounding region is centred in Canberra, the capital city of Australia. There is an active local scene centred around study groups, talks, festivals and special events.  The Canberra branch seeks to partner with and support local anthroposophically-based initiatives such as the Orana Steiner School, STAR Tutoring, the Christian Community  in Canberra, biodynamic composting and gardening, therapies, speech and drama and more.

Through the Grounding the Spirit initiative, we also seek to connect, collaborate and partner with those whose spiritual paths may differ from anthroposophy but who nevertheless feel a kinship with the spirit of what is offered.  

Newsletters for members and friends sent to those on the mailing list every three months. You can subscribe to the monthly newsletter here and contact the committee if you wish to become more involved or apply for membership.

Canberra Branch committee

Branch Activities

Study groups, regular talks and spiritual practice groups

There are various anthroposophical study and practice groups and public talks initiated and coordinated by members and friends held in private homes or at community venues.

Thursday reading and study of various texts
Morning group in Spence: please contact Theresa Flynn 
Evening group in Queanbeyan: please contact Tim Bourke

Grounding the Spirit is a new initiative to nurture spiritual community and connection in Canberra, inspired by the spiritual philosophy of Rudolf Steiner. Seeking to be inclusive of exploration of other spiritual paths, this initiative seeks to create space for dialogue, spiritual growth, and collaborative enquiry beyond materialism. Grounding The Spirit talks will be organised monthly at local venues: please contact Canberra Steiner Events Group.

Monthly group meetings for spiritual exercise practice and discussion

“Knowing Reality” group at the Chapel of the Christian Community  in Canberra, 11am on the 4^th Saturday of the month: please contact Tim Bourke.

School of Spiritual Science
The School of Spiritual Science has three Class Holders in the Canberra Region with Class lessons generally held monthly. After the lesson there are opportunities for contributions, dialogue and sharing of research. Class intensives involving presentations and artistic activity are also usually held twice a year. Blue card required.

Venue 
 Orana Steiner School, 11.30am on the 4^th Sunday of the month.

For more information
Marilyn Lewis or phone 02 62881495
Paul Healy
Louise Pilon

Other Activities

The Christian Community
The Christian Community in Canberra has a vibrant presence as an affiliated community. There are weekly services, public talks and activities held in the Chapel in Hackett. Please contact Julie Sedgmen for general enquiries.  

Bio-dynamic gardening
Seasonal composting and harvesting in local gardens. For information and to participate, please contact Rosie Outhred.

Weston Creek Community Orchard working bees
3rd Sunday of each month 10am -2pm. For enquiries please contact Chris Boswell

Therapies

Dr Simon Pressel developed a massage therapy based on anthroposophical principles.  Magda is a locally based physiotherapist who offers Pressel Massage therapy in Canberra.  For enquiries please contact Pressel Massage Therapy Canberra

Speech and Drama

Regular classes, workshops and performances for adults based on anthroposophical principles and practices promoting healthy speech and movement.  For enquiries please contact Maggie White

Library

The Canberra Branch holds a library of publications by Rudolf Steiner and other authors. The  collection is available to members and friends to borrow books and other media. Please contact Marilyn Lewis. The service is free for members, $20 per loan by non-members.

A catalogue of the collection is available here

We welcome anyone interested in helping to manage and/or house the collection. The library is currently located in the home of Marilyn Lewis in Fisher.  

STAR Tutoring

Canberra-based Steiner tutoring for homeschooled children aged 13-16, through main lesson, English, maths, music, handwork, foreign language, speech and drama. Contact STAR Tutoring

Orana Steiner School

The Orana Steiner School is an independent, co-educational school offering children a seamless Pre-School to Year 12 education recognised by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA).

Orana is a caring school where students learn social responsibility through a rich balance of academic, artistic and practical learning experiences as they grow and connect with the people and natural world surrounding them. The School’s rigorous and intentional curriculum encourages deeper, real-world learning, leading to engaged learning and academic success.  Contact:  Orana Steiner School

The Canberra Branch acknowledges the land of the Ngunnawal and pay tribute to the generations who continue as custodians of this place.