Information obtained from the ABS reveals that Muslim women attend Australian universities in a greater proportion than non-Muslim women. They are graduating with qualifications that equip them for employment in the professional workforce. Whilst some choose to work within a Muslim environment, others enter the secular workplace. In this talk, Dr Gai Scott explores the […]
This 30 hour training with Mitch (Michelle) Gibson is an in-depth experience of the what, why, & how of Restorative Yoga. Expect an embodied journey of how to create and hold space for deep relaxation with yourself and your students. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN: - The embodiment of this work with a lot of Restorative Yoga […]
How our family came to call Australia home. Based largely on her father’s memoirs, Sigrid Smee will talk about the often-violent events before, during and after World War II that led to her family’s decision to come to Australia. Her father was one of a number of German scientists and engineers brought out by the […]
Neatly Awesome founder will talk about how putting your house in order is the magic that creates a vibrant and happy life. Learn why Konmari method is so popular and why it can really transform your home into a space of serenity and inspiration. November 12, 2019 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM lane cove library […]
Author & therapist Suzanna Hammond presents a light-hearted and informative talk about her experiences of the ‘slow death of common sense’ over more than 30 years as a holistic bodywork practitioner. Suzanna will be sharing some of the funnier and more thought-provoking information in her new book, ‘THE BODY CONNECTION an Analog Reboot for Digital […]
The Impact of Climate Change on Health and Disease. Increasing temperatures, rising seas and natural disasters are a feature of climate change. Despite the scientific evidence for increased carbon emissions being responsible for global warming, governments have been slow to react. In this talk, Penny Bishop an Honorary Associate in the Faculty of Medicine, the […]
With Simone Jeffries in the Members Lounge Sat Feb 8th - 11:30 in the Members Lounge with Naturopath Simone Jeffries Get your gut right for 2020. Don't let another year go by without getting to the bottom of those uncomfortable digestive symptoms. When your digestive system is working well you feel great and have lots of energy. […]
Rev Karen Paull has sought to respond to the local Lane Cove community in her diverse role of Community Chaplain under the auspices of the Uniting Church of Australia. Connecting the community in order to combat social isolation, and its close ally loneliness, has become a central focus over the 5+ years of her term. […]
A Life in Books: Dr Robin Morrow founded the first specialist children’s bookshop in NSW, The Children’s Bookshop Beecroft, and managed it for 25 years. She has been a reviewer and commentator on children’s and youth literature in The Weekend Australian and a number of journals. Robin has served on many judging panels including the […]
Alex Long is the CEO of the Multicultural Youth Affairs Network NSW. She will talk about MYAN’s work with young people and what’s important to them in 2020. She’ll also discuss what it means to be a white woman in multicultural Australia, will reflect on why it’s so hard for white people to talk about […]
Come and celebrate International Women’s Day The Wolves of War – the burden of war and conflict on women and girls: Jan Rayner and Stephanie Molloy. Violence against women and girls during wartime has been one of history’s darkest secrets. Sexual violence as a tactic of war which terrorizes and controls civilian populations, continues. 2019 […]
Council is hosting a free workshop for those looking to get back into the workforce. Facilitated by an experienced career management consultant, this three and a half hour workshop will provide tools and tips to help you get that job. Participants will be encouraged to share their experiences and form support networks. There will also […]
Interested in learning more about a wholistic approach to nutrition that will suit your lifestyle? Come join us as we welcome Registered Nutritionist Michelle Fernandez to educate us on lifestyle changes, healthy sleep habits and all things nutrition. You’ll learn more about sleep hormones, individual macronutrients and how supplementation can help round out your diet. […]
"Words That Go Ping”, is the title of a book by applied linguist Barbara Lasserre. Over her years studying and teaching the dynamics of language, Barbara has come to realise that onomatopoeia has long been considered a peripheral phenomenon of ‘serious’ language study - but at the same time is dearly and universally loved by […]
Members are invited to share a photo of themselves taken when they were a child. The photos will be used as a prompt to talk about memories of childhood the photo evokes.
