RAHAMIM ECOLOGY CENTRE PROGRAM LIST AND PRICING

WHO WE ARE

Rahamim Ecology Centre is a ministry of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea specialising in ecological education, spirituality and advocacy.

We are an education centre which helps people to connect with the world around them through spirituality and science, and to translate this connection into action through sustainable practices at all levels from preschool to board room.

Our sole focus for 2017 is working with ISMAPNG to support the implementation of its sustainability policy.

Rahamim offers a broad range of education and formation experiences at our 4.7 hectare property in Bathurst, NSW, and off-site anywhere in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

The Bathurst property includes Logan Brae, a heritage house and novitiate, and a beautiful 100-year-old chapel. Glimpses of the Blue Mountains can be seen through the landscaped gardens and heritage trees, and a short wander will take you through our kitchen and community gardens, past our bee hives, native tree plantings, leaky dams and solar energy and chicken forage systems.

Among the other sustainable living practices we demonstrate on site, our hospitality showcases the beauty of voluntary simplicity, through our comfortable, pleasant rooms and delicious food prepared from produce grown in our garden and sourced from local suppliers.

Our educators will gladly work with you to tailor programs specific to the needs of your group. Programs below are adaptable for primary, junior secondary, middle and senior secondary students. The length of each program can be adjusted to meet the needs of the group. They are generally 30-40mins each and can be used as building blocks for longer programs.

See our website for full descriptions of each program www.rahamim.org.au.

OUR PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS

34 Busby St, South Bathurst NSW 2795 (02) 63329950

www.rahamim.org.au bookings@rahamim.org.au

Rahamim offers educational opportunities such as workshops, seminars and retreats, conducted by local people and visiting speakers. Bed & Breakfast accommodation is available for retreats. The Conference facilities can be

hired by other groups for meetings, seminars, workshops and events.Bookings essential for all events. Contact us for more information.

LIST OF PROGRAMS

Geography (integrating Science and Maths)

Geography Fieldwork – Mapping types of environments

Flour in Focus - Wood-fired Damper Cooking

Permaculture Tour

Hands-On Compost

Seeds for the Future

Fair Trade

Full-on Energy – Bike Cinema!

Journey of the Universe

Wiradjuri Voices at Rahamim

Problem Solving - Eco Bag & Bailing Twine

Music, Drama, Visual Art and Design (integrating Sciences, Religious Education and Geography)

3D Eco Art

Drawing on Quiet Observation

Eco-Drama

Eco-Dance

Natural Pigments and Paints

Getting into Clay

Foliage and Feathers

Voice of the Voiceless: Advocacy Songs and Stencils

Choir and Drumming Workshop

Permaculture Design

Slow Fashion

Carbon Neutral Challenge

Religious Education (integrating Science, History and Geography)

Bone Country Ritual

Attentive Time

Mercy Heritage in Bathurst and Beyond

Body Prayer

Pope for the Planet – Hearing Cry of Earth and the Cry of the Poor

Expanding the Circle of Mercy – Comprehensive Compassion for the Earth Community

Earth Ethics and Eco-Justice

Counter Consumption – Voluntary Simplicity

Eco-Ministry – Peer-to-Peer

Human Trafficking

Fire and Water Rituals

Cosmic Walk – Journey of the Universe in Ritual

Eco Spirituality

Natural Mindfulness

Overnight Retreats and Spirituality Days