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Websites....
David Hartsough, another long-time
nonviolent peace activist wrties to us about a
new nonviolence website and initiative...check it
out and be informed of the global movement
towards nonviolence that we share. Take heart
from the wonderful spirit of nonviolence that
grows in our world..we are not alone!
I would like to commend to you a new Nonviolence
Web Site
http://www.transnational.org/forum/Nonviolence/Nonviolence.html
It has many excellent articles on nonviolence and
nonviolent peacemaking and links
to many other good websites.
Have you had a look at our People of theWay
website yet?
www.ozpeopleoftheway.faithweb.com
"There is no road to peace, peace is the
road," said the Mahatma
National
News
Tasmania: From
Violence to Wholeness
We are currently finalising details about
Facilitator Training courses in Tasmania
following the Melbourne workshop. This will
likely be April 27-29th. Further details and
bookings through
Louise Cotton on (03) 6225 3986 or
Margaret Chandler on (03) 6428 3889
Queensland: Violence to Wholeness
Two programmes of From Violence To Wholeness will
be offered in Queensland shortly after Easter.
One programme will be offered in Toowoomba, the
other will run in Goondiwindi.
For details of these programmes contact
Brenda Quigley at the Toowoomba Catholic
Education Office (07) 4637 1438
Queensland Schools
Several schools in Queensland have introduced a
PEACEBUILDERS programme which uses workbooks,
stories and games aimed at reducing violence in
schoolchildren.
The programme was piloted in Goodna State School
and demonstrated the following results:
fewer detentions, suspensions, cases of truancy,
police call-outs and requests for teacher
transfer;
more student satisfaction, parental
participation, parental satisfaction, positive
contacts with government and non-government
agencies.
For more information about Peacebuilders please
contact: Dr Simon Petrie
tel: (07) 3800 9315 or visit the website: http:/www.peacebuildersoz.com
Victoria: From Violence to Wholeness
Brendan will facilitate a workshop entitled:
Creating a Culture of Peace: exploring the
spirituality and practice of active nonviolence
at the Gathering Place, St Paul's Mission
College, Norton's Lane, Wantirna South on ANZAC
Day, Wednesday April 25th
from 10am - 4pm.
Cost $10 or donation.
This workshop is designed for those interested in
promoting or presenting the FVTW course in their
communities. Together we will explore the course
and variations in facilitation.
Contact Majella Tracey fmm for further details
and bookings on (03) 9800 4957
Facilitator Training....any takers?
Brendan has recently returned from staff training
and meetings with Pace E Bene in Oakland,
California. The FVTW team there is currently
working on the development of Facilitator
Training programs in response to rapidly
increasing demand from across the US, Canada,
East Timor, Papua New Guinea, Mexico and Colombia.
We are looking for opportunities to enable
communities around Australia to deepen their
understanding and skills in the spirituality and
practice of active nonviolence ...
would you like us to come to you?
Please get in touch if you'd like to discuss
possibilities....
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