We are a community of spirituality and wellbeing practitioners who believe that wellbeing emerges when you have a balance of resources to meet the challenges of daily living. We will hold the care of your soul as central to nurture of your spirit body and mind.

Program 2018

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SWell Ritual Worship Join the Habitat congregation for inclusive creative worship. Be touched by the contemplative prayer, inspired by beautiful music and encouraged by reflective preaching. Enjoy opportunities for participation as we explore a variety of contemporary and progressive themes. When: Sunday, 10am Where: Habitat Canterbury Minister: Rev. Joan Wright Howie Enquiries: www.habitatforspirituality.org.au Worship Korean Language A Uniting Church Korean congregation gather for worship, a meal and to share in community life. When: Sunday, 11am Where: Habitat Kew Enquiries: Rev. Joseph Lee jongeoglee@gmail.com A Presbyterian Korean congregation meet for worship study and fellowship. When: Sunday, 1:30pm Where: Habitat Canterbury Enquiries: Pastor Heong Nam Kim, 0410 511 771 Worship and BBQ Tea A simple 45-minute service ideal for people who find traditional church challenging due to illness, disability or attention span. This is a safe space to express belief and disbelief with singing, candles and a brief reflection. A BBQ tea and supper is provided afterwards. When: 3rd Sunday, 5pm Where : Habitat Kew Minister: Rev. Natalie Dixon-Monu Enquiries: 0409 019 269 Meditation Guided meditation enables you to free yourself from reactive patterns and obscuring thought processes. Enter into pure awareness in the immediacy of the moment. Discover and nourish your soul. Sessions include a time of teaching and meditation practice. Beginners welcome. When: Tuesday, 12noon-1pm Where: Sacred Space, SWell Centre Cost: $15 on arrival Facilitator: Liz Stilwell Enquiries: 0415 665 822 or www.stilwellinhealth.com When: Dates vary Where: Sacred Space, Habitat Canterbury Cost: $15 on arrival Facilitators: Rev. Joan Wright Howie Enquiries: 0424 670 093 When: Tuesday, 7:30pm-9pm Where: Augustine Hall, Habitat Hawthorn Cost: $20 on arrival Facilitator: Venerable Toby Gillies Enquiries: www.tobygillies.com

Contemplation Three periods of silent contemplation are interspersed with two short walking meditations. Practise ‘the way of no way’ which fosters awareness that ultimate reality, the universal spirit, is always present to your life and the lives of others. All are welcome When: Wednesday, 6pm-7:30pm Where: Augustine Hall, Habitat Hawthorn Cost: $5 donation on arrival Co-ordinators: Carolyn Sutherland & Theresa McLellan Enquiries: carolyn.habitatforspirituality@gmail.com Qigong for Inner Peace and Good Health Inner peace and good health through mindful intent, breath and movement. Classes run as 4-8 week terms. When: Wednesday, 6pm-7pm - see website for dates Where: The Hall, Habitat Kew Cost: $25 per class for casuals $20 per class when paying full term Facilitator: Abby Lee, Qigong Melbourne Bookings & Enquiries: www.qigongmelbourne.com.au

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SWell Retreat

Kairos A monthly retreat day for ordained ministers, providing collegiality, quiet, Holy Communion and refreshment in a stimulating learning community. When: 3rd Wednesday, 9:30am-3pm Where: Sacred Space, Habitat Hawthorn Cost: On application Facilitator: Rev. Garry Deverell Bookings & Enquiries: SWell Office, 9819 2844 or office@habitatforspirituality.org.au Design your own retreat In the beautiful surrounds of the SWell gardens, choose a day and time for a guided retreat with an experienced facilitator for company. When: You choose Where: Sacred Space, SWell Cost: $50 includes lunch Facilitator: Rev. Joan Wright Howie Enquiries: 0424 670 093 Bookings: Habitat Office, 9819 2844 or office@habitatforspirituality.org.au SWell Community Community Lunch Join members of the Habitat community for a delicious lunch and vibrant conversation. Catch up with Habitat news and share information about your projects. When: 1st Wednesday, 12:30pm-2pm Where: Augustine Hall, Habitat Hawthorn Cost: $8 Bookings & Enquiries: Habitat Office, 9819 2844 or office@habitatforspirituality.org.au SWell community lunch A delicious lunch with SWell community participants and practitioners in the beautiful Augustine Hall. When: 1st Wednesday of the month, 12:30pm Where: Augustine Hall, SWell Cost: $8 Bookings & Enquiries: SWell Office, 9002 4202

SWell annual Dinner A networking dinner for the SWell Community partners and friends part of our annual conference. When: Friday,12th October 6:30pm-9:30pm Where: Augustine Hall, SWell Cost: $50 Bookings & Enquiries: SWell Office, 9002 4202 Men’s Group Habitat Men’s Group provides the opportunity for men to come together to share experiences and matters of interest on an informal basis. The topic for the month is chosen and introduced by a group member who facilitates the discussion on the night. When: 3rd Tuesday, 7:30pm-9:30pm Where: Sacred Space, Habitat Canterbury Facilitator: Varies Enquiries: Habitat Office, 9819 2844 SWell Conversation Spiritual Direction Guide and pilgrim listen together for the direction of the Spirit in the pilgrim’s life. The sacred space of spiritual direction is a contemplative conversation about life in the light of faith as you tell stories of everyday and seek to foster a discerning heart. When: By appointment Where: Sacred Space, SWell Centre Cost: On application Spiritual Directors: Rev. Joan Wright Howie, Jane Ormand, Linda Young & Margaret Loftus Professional Supervision Enhancing work effectiveness and satisfaction is essential for people in community service and caring professions. Supervisors will not only listen from a clinical perspective, but also attend to your spiritual journey. Develop your personal self-awareness and foster interior freedom so you are more open and affective in your work. When: By appointment Where: SWell Centre Cost: On application Facilitator: Rev. Joan Wright Howie & Marcel Koper Enquiers : www.habitatsupervision.com.au or Joan, 0424 670 093 Gambler’s Help Counselling EACH Social and Community Health provides an integrated range of health, disability, counselling and community mental health services across Australia. Counsellor: Sophia Alexandra Bookings & Enquiries: 9815 3287 Aicha Brogan Psychotherapist A Gestalt psychotherapist with fifteen years’ experience who provides counselling and psychotherapy to people from all walks of life through trauma, anxiety and depression.

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Spiritual Direction Transformational Coaching Margaret is passionately committed to raising emotional health in individuals, families, businesses and communities. Using the Enneagram, a psycho-spiritual personality system, she encourages people to grow in self–awareness with a deeper understanding and appreciation of others. Margaret is a teacher, counsellor, spiritual director and transformational coach. She is the Resource Coordinator at Habitat, she facilitates workshops and consults with couples and individuals. Counsellor: Margaret Loftus Bookings & Enquiries: 0418 375 229, marg@margaretloftus.com or www.margaretloftus.com Peter Ross Counselling Peter has years of wisdom as a practicing psychologist and psychotherapist. His deepest interest is in spirituality and depth psychology. Counsellor: Peter Ross Bookings: SWell Office, 9819 2844 Values based Wellbeing Coaching Karen provides compassionate consultation and new ways of thinking about wellbeing. This includes financial, social relationships, health and meaning. Facilitator: Karen Thompson-Anderson Enquiries: karen@wellbeingmastermind.com or text/call 0433 153 536 to arrange an appointment. Sarah Harry Counselling Sarah is an experienced individual and group psychotherapist, and registered yoga teacher. She is passionate about helping people find a healthy, happy relationship with food and their bodies. Enquiries: 0412 128 115 or www.bodypositiveaustralia.com.au SWell Healing Margaret Gough Homoepath, Natropath and Herbalist Bring 35 years experience to treat acute, deep-seated and hereditary health conditions using iridology and kinesiology with an intuitive and personal approach to health and wellbeing. Mika Hatano Remedial Massage Book in any time for a massage. Reike and Neuro Training Sarah Cosgrave Sarah provides stress release and works with nurses to gain reconnection with their mind body and soul.

SWell Movement

Therapeutic Yoga When: Monday, 9:15-10:30 & Friday, 9:15-10:30 Cost: $20 on arrival Where: Augustine Hall Facilitator: Tara Reed Bookings: SWell Office, 9002 4202 Therapeutic Yoga When: Tuesday, 9:15-10:30 Cost: $25 on arrival Where: Alexander Room Facilitator: Meg Bartel Bookings: SWell Office, 9002 4202 Bodhi Yoga When: Thursday, 10am-11:15 am Where: Alexander Room, Cost: $12 on arrival Facilitator: Virginia Kirton Bookings: 0412 166 730 Movement for Health Movement classes run by the Open Door Choir promote health and wellbeing. When: Tuesday – 10am, Pilates Mat – 11am, Gentle Movement for Health Where: Club Room, Habitat Canterbury Cost: $15 per session Enquiries: www.opendoorsingers.org.au Dance Classes for Mature Women Women over the age of 50 will feel enriched, uplifted and joyful through creative dance classes, and this energy will overflow into everyday life. Genres include classical to folk, contemporary to world. Music fills the space setting the atmosphere for dance. When: Thursday, 1pm-2:15 pm Where: Club Room, Habitat Canterbury Cost: $20/$15 per session Facilitators: Susan Robertson & Rev. Joan Wright Howie Bookings & Enquiries: Susan, 0433 259 135

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SWell Art

Art Therapy Michelle Morgan Michelle is passionate about creating gentle and supportive spaces that allow people to inquire, reflect and find insight into their lived experience using a range of modalities offering individual and group arts therapy sessions. Mandala Art Making Jenny Batten Inspired by Hildegard of Bingen’s music and illuminations this quiet Mandala Making activity provides an opportunity for participants to explore what it means to be present. In the Alexander Room at SWell, Tuesday June 5th 1.15 – 2.45 , Cost: $20 SWell Learning Reading Theology Enjoy reading Theological books and discussing together in the community context. When: 6 Fridays each term from 9:30 – 11 Where: Sacred Space, Habitat Hawthorn Facilitators: Joan Wright Howie & Craig Thompson Enquiries: Habitat Office, 9819 2844 or office@habitatforspirituality.org.au Change Made Simple: an introduction to personal change. Are you stuck in a rut? Frustrate, thinking is this as good as it gets? Have you longed for change but feel confused and don’t know where to start? The change Lounge presents a motivational seminar that demystifies the change process and reacquaints you with your goals. It takes you back to who you are, what you value most and the direction you want to head and find change that will last. When: Tuesdays 6:30 – 9:30: 24th April, 22nd May, 19th June 6 Where: Sacred Space, Habitat Hawthorn Facilitators: Rita D’Adamo Enquiries: 0409922288 or the changelounge@iinet.net.au Knowing me, Understanding others Part One – Introduction to the Enneagram At the core of the desire to heal, grow and deepen our faith is the yearning to experience God’s presence and discover our Divine nature, our True Self.

The Enneagram is an insightful ‘map’ for identifying the personality features that keep us trapped in our ego, our false self. This workshop will lead you into a deeper understanding of yourself and others and start the process of integrating your personality. With more awareness of why you do what you do, there is an opportunity to experience more of the nature of God. Part Two – Journeying with the Enneagram The Enneagram is a powerful tool for understanding your personality – your behaviours, motivations, fears and desires – as well as awakening your authentic soul gifts. At its deepest level, it is not about putting you into a rigid or static box, but rather accessing and integrating the full spectrum of your being, and living that in a practical and multi-dimensional way. You will learn how to apply your understanding of the Enneagram to real life situations. This workshop will also offer some effective spiritual and psychological practices to assist you in deepening your experience with the Enneagram. When: TBA Where: Sacred Space, Habitat Hawthorn Cost: $169 Facilitator: Margaret Loftus Bookings & Enquiries: 0418 375 229 marg@margaretloftus.com or www.margaretloftus.com Integral Philosophy Discussions Influenced by the writings of Jean Gebser and Ken Wilber, this informal discussion group covers a broad range of topics including developmental psychology, complexity, knowledge theory, dialectic critical realism and integration. When: 1st Wednesday, 7pm-9pm Where: The Library, SWell Centre Facilitator: Brendan Cartmel Bookings & Enquiries: 0427 560 724 Sanity School At last support for parents with complex kids. Sanity School is a fabulous 6 session program where you’ll learn the skills to move from chaos to calm, stress to strategy and ultimately have more peace and success in your home. This is no ordinary parenting group. Material was created by award-winning Impact ADHD. When: 6 weeks each term Where: Sacred Space, Habitat Hawthorn Cost: $550 Facilitator: Jodi Green & Joan Wright Howie Enquiries: jodi7911@gmail.com Bookings: SWell Office, 9819 2844 Psychodrama Peer Training Members who have completed the AANZ Psychodrama Association Core Curriculum Training are invited to join this peer group who meet regularly to gain experience in therapeutic group work leadership. When: 3rd Sunday, 2:30pm–4:30pm Where: The Library, SWell Centre Enquiries: Brendan Cartmel, 0427 560 724

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Recovery is Possible for Everyone (RIPE) The RIPE group program is part of Body Positive Australia that offers support through your journey of recovery. Fiona is an accredited practicing dietitian who specialises in eating disorders and eating behaviour. When: Saturday, 9am-11am Where: The Library, SWell Centre Cost: $195 first session (half day workshop), $75 per session Medicare/Private Health rebates. Facilitator: Fiona Sutherland Bookings & Enquiries: 0403 823 033 or www.bodypositiveaustralia.com.au Non-Violent Communication The NVC Melbourne Community is committed to learning and sharing skills in compassionate communication that contribute to deeper self-empathy, social and family wellbeing. Register online and come along to experience one of our monthly community afternoons to learn and experience the qualities of compassionate relating. Regular two-day NVC Foundation Trainings available, plus advanced programs for facilitators. When: Dates on website Where: SWell Centre Facilitator: Cherie Scott Bookings & Enquiries: 0412 619 984, www.nvcmelbourne.com or NVC office, 8658 0776 SWell Mental Health These programs are offered at Habitat Kew as part of Boroondara Community Outreach (BCO) They are for people who have a mental illness and/or are socially isolated. Programs are free.For more information contact Natalie Dixon-Monu on 0409 019 269 Open Your Art This is a drop-in art & craft space. Light lunch provided. When: Monday, 11am-1pm Good Grub A free three-course lunch with great company for people in Boroondara who live in rooming houses/community housing and have minimal cooking facilities. Emergency relief of non-perishables, seconds’ vegetables and clothing available. When: Tuesday, 10:30am-12noon ‘All Directions’ Choir A Community choir comprised of members from the outreach project and the wider community. New members are very welcome. Individual singing lessons from 1:30pm-3pm. When: Tuesday, 3pm-4:30pm Women’s Group A space for women to gather and engage in some social, leisure and craft activities. Light lunch provided. When: Fortnightly Fridays, 1pm-3pm

Habitat Artist Studio This is a peer-led space for artists who have a mental illness and for whom artistic expression is important to maintaining well-being. Application for memberships open. When: Monday 1pm–5pm Cost: $10 - covers material costs SWell Children Creative Movement for Children Ignite wonder and inspire creativity in your children through dance expression. Enter a world where children are acknowledged as unique individuals who make a difference in the world. Ages: 5 to 9 year olds When: Wednesday, 4pm-5pm Where: Alexander Room, Habitat Hawthorn Cost: On application Facilitator: Susan Robertson Bookings & Enquiries: 0433 259 135 or www.kervette.com SWell Singing SINGustine You are invited to learn to sing your favourite tunes and given the opportunity to explore your singing ambitions through private, personalised attention. We will work together on strengthening your voice and learning good vocal technique. Lessons are tailored to meet your skill level and usually scheduled over 8-10 sessions. Ability to read music or previous study not required. The SINGustine philosophy is to provide an engaging adult vocal learning experience in a welcoming and friendly environment. Brian would love to hear from you. When: Weekdays Where: SINGustine Music Studio, Habitat Hawthorn Facilitator: Brian Copple Enquiries: briancopple@hotmail.com Open Door Choir Open Door Community Singers meet for two hours of fun and a great vocal workout. There is no need to audition or be able to read music – an enjoyment of singing, a love of music and a desire to have a good time is sufficient requirement for you to participate and join the choir. Sing popular music, contemporary favourites and some well-known classics. When: Monday, 7:30pm-9:30pm Where: The Hall, Habitat Canterbury Cost: $6 per session. Membership $75 paid annually Facilitator: Shaun Islip Enquiries: www.opendoorsingers.org.au

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Gospel Choir The Gospel Choir is a welcoming group of singers. Its intension is to reach out to the community through Gospel music, social inclusion, learning together and bringing the message of the Christian gospel to life. There is no audition necessary and a warm welcome awaits everyone from any background or culture. When: Thursday, 7:30pm-9:30pm Where: The Church, Habitat Canterbury Cost: $6 per session. Membership $75 paid annually Enquiries: www.opendoorsingers.org.au SWell Events Opening the door to Archetypal Energy A weekend of creative practices to deepen our experience of living with Padma Menon. Padma has an international career as a choreographer facilitator, teacher and dance activist who moved from India to Australia to lead Australia’s first contemporary multicultural dance company. She will explore the archetypes in Indian dance theatre traditions and philosophy. When: 8pm Friday 18th May and 10am – 5pm Saturday 19th May Where: SWell Centre Enquiries: John Power, treasurer@jungsocietymelbourne.com Enneagram: Being in Essence Workshop Being in Essence is an advanced Enneagram program for people who know the Enneagram and their type well, are deeply committed to their own development, and who want to engage in four days of looking at themselves through the lens of type, examining their shadows (and shadow is not necessarily negative), exploring their depth through music and art, engaging their dreams in a new and different way, and working with sophisticated, transformational map work. When: May 21 - 24 Where: SWell Centre Cost: upon request Bookings & Enquiries: Margaret Loftus 0418 375 229 SWell Connections Borderlands Cooperative Borderlands Cooperative is a non-profit organisation involved in community, social and international development, ecological sustainability and social justice. Borderlands is a place where we can exchange ideas and create a community to invent a better world. Visit their website: www.borderlands.org.au Borderlands Library Over 11,000 titles support the work of Borderlands Cooperative, its researchers and interns. While anyone is free to come to the library and read, only members of Borderlands and other organisations located at Habitat Hawthorn, may borrow. Enquiries: borders@borderlands.org.au

New Community Quarterly Journal Published by Borderlands, this is the only community development journal in Australia that addresses social justice, sustainability, community development and human rights. Enquiries: ncq@borderlands.org.au C.G. Jung Society of Melbourne Inc. Join us in the quest for spiritual and psychic wholeness and individuation through Jungian archetypes of duality and integration. The Jung Society was established in 1962 for discussion exploration, ongoing development and application of the concepts first espoused by the Swiss psychoanalyst – Carl Gustav Jung. Monthly meetings comprise of discussion group from 7pm followed by a guest speaker at 8pm. See the Jung Society website for more information regarding speakers and topics, plus workshops and other special events which occur throughout the year. Members are able to borrow from the largest Jungian Library in Australia. When: 3rd Friday, from 7pm Where: Habitat Canterbury Cost: Members - free, Visitors - $20, Concession - $10 Bookings & Enquiries: 9527 3546, cgjungsocietymelbourne@gmail.com or www.jungsocietymelbourne.com SWell Space Exhibition Space Exhibition space is available in the Augustine Hall, Habitat Hawthorn. Bookings & Enquiries: Office, 9819 2844 or office@habitatforspirituality.org.au Rooms for Hire Many rooms across the three Habitat sites are available for hire by community groups and organisations. Bookings & Enquiries: Office, 9819 2844, office@habitatforspirituality.org.au or visit: www.habitatforspirituality.org.au/rooms-for-hire Canvas Labyrinth A large, two-piece labyrinth is available for hire Bookings & Enquiries: Office, 9819 2844 or office@habitatforspirituality.org.au Bookings Full payment is required upon booking confirmation: Cash and credit card welcome, or Direct payment to Bendigo Bank BSB: 633 000 Acc. Number: 1379 13604 Acc. Name: Habitat Uniting Church Reference: Your name and event

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SWell Conference 12-14 October Join us for our annual showcase of SWell programs and practitioners. Enjoy our conference dinner and mandala exhibition opening night, a day of inspiring speakers and interactive workshops followed by a Sunday morning ritual for healing and connection. Our keynote speaker Dr Rod Pattenden is an artist, art historian, and educational facilitator and interested in the connection between spirituality and the arts. He has written and lectured widely on these aspects of the arts and creativity in Australia and overseas. He was for many years the Chair of the Blake Prize for Religious Art, one of Australia’s premier art prizes, and was one of the founders of InterPlay Australia, a provider of embodied skills in innovation and improvisation.

As an artist Rod has been involved in a wide variety of community projects including management roles, artists in residence and creative facilitation of events. He has initiated many community arts projects that have enhanced community building and healthy cultural diversity in Sydney, and more recently in Newcastle.

Rod has written widely on the arts and culture, contributing to key publications on the work of a number of leading Australian artists. He has curated a number of important exhibitions on Australian artists, developed several innovative art installation projects, and is currently

working on a major exhibition of war artist George Gittoes and his work in Afghanistan for the Newcastle Regional Gallery. Rod has a BA Visual Arts (arts practice), M Phil (art history), M Theol. (hons), PHD and a Dip Ed.

SWell People Minister Rev. Joan Wright Howie, 0424 670 093 joanwh@habitatforspirituality.org.au SWell Practice Manager Stephen Niwa, 9002 4202 Office Administrator Jenny Hui Tong, 9819 2844 office@habitatforspirituality.org.au Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Communications Aileen English-Rees Fridays Art Therapist Jenny Batten, MICAT Student Habitat Congregation A diverse and inclusive group of people who explore their Christian faith through worship and community activities offering pastoral care, nurture and hospitality. Habitat Locations SWell Centre | Habitat Uniting Church Office Formally the Augustine Centre 2 Minona Street, Hawthorn VIC 3122 Habitat Canterbury Cnr Burke & Mont Albert Roads, Canterbury VIC 3126 Habitat Kew 23 Highbury Grove, Kew VIC 3101 The activities and programs included in this brochure are facilitated by a SWell practitioners and community partners and associates. The content of programs is the responsibility of facilitators and not Habitat Uniting Church. When enrolling, please check the guidelines for enquiries and bookings to indicate to book through the SWell office, or directly with the facilitator.