Men on the Move retreat

There are just a couple of spots left for the Men on the Move retreat for men at Serpentine this coming weekend.

If this has interest for you, we invite you to join with the other men who also seek a greater understanding of themselves; want to improve their management of issues around relationships, parenting, families and maybe careers; are looking to improve their self-care around health and wellbeing; and want to learn more about how we function, maintain ourselves and strive for fulfilment in the 21st Century

We invite you to join us to explore processes that set up a toolbox of new skills to use in your special journey into the future:

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MensWork Project 2012 launch (Perth WA)

Dear friends and colleagues,

Unfortunately The MensWork Project team are postponing the launch event on the 16^th of January.  For those who have accepted our invitation, thanks for the support and we will keep you posted on any future resurrection of the event. 

We believe this event is an important way to showcase our initiatives, and particularly to hear, via the forum section of the evening, feedback and other’s views on programs for men in WA.

Below is our program of events for 2012 to give you an overview of what we plan for this year.  If you would like full information on any of these events please get back to me or give me call.

In the meantime, for those with an interest in the Men in Bali retreats and would like to rub shoulders with us and previous participants in the retreats, there is a Breakfast at Peter Efford’s house, 2 Healey Place, Gooseberry Hill on Sunday the 22^nd of January at 08.00 am.  RSVP is essential, so contact Peter on epj@iinet.net.au or 9293 2363 to secure a place.

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Community Rites of Passage – Becoming Men Program (Tas)

It takes an extended community...to raise teenagers.  There are regular camps for boys 13-15 years. This is a structured programme with a separation from mother, family and friends; a challenge that each boy is given; and a celebratory return to family and friends. It is a critical part of a young person’s life and helps them develop as individuals. The father or a mentor attends the camp with the boy, and the mother attends the departure and return ceremonies on Bruny Island. This — and much more —is all explained in the information session.  Mothers play a critical role at the start and finish of the 4 days. Boys develop a stronger relationship with their father, an increased respect for women, are more motivated to set goals and finish school, and generally demonstrate improved communication and social skills.

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Walking Ground - a walking men's group

Imagine walking for 14 days in the desert of central Australia on the Larapinta Trail. Imagine doing this with a group of men, hearty real men. Imagine having sharings and check-ins under the stars. Imagine walking, imagine the desert, imagine the men, imagine the experience. In May 2011 the first Walking Ground program will trek the Larapinta Trail. It's an experiment and exploration in extending the Common Ground program to take you deeper into yourself. What better place to do it but in the desert—in the centre—with men. The focus is on the inner journey so in support of this we will be walking with light day-packs and have a support vehicle carrying the load with one rest-day midway through the trek.

Tasmanian Men’s Gathering 11–14 March 2011

Many men are caught up in a cycle of doing….. being swept along by business and living in survival mode. Our heads are full, our hearts may feel empty, we may feel over-whelmed, our relationships may be strained. We lose the balance in our life and feel dis-connected from those around us. We may feel OK but just need a re-charge. Balanced masculine energy encompasses men connecting with their essence through their heart, their head and their bodies. Tasmanian Men’s Gatherings are designed and built to get us in touch with these intelligence centres.

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