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Dorothy Edgelow to be awarded Order of Australia Medal On the Queens Birthday
Posted on June 7, 2010 by gawlerfoundationmedia
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Siegfried’s return a circle of life.
Posted on May 5, 2010 by gawlerfoundationmedia
The Gawler Foundation welcomes back Mr Siegfried Gutbrod in his new appointment as Therapeutic Director, effective immediately.
Karin Knoester, CEO, is thrilled that Siegfried has joined the Gawler Foundation. ‘He brings a wealth of inside knowledge, skills and experience to the role, as well as a great deal of excitement and enthusiasm.’ she said on announcing his appointment.
Siegfried left The Gawler Foundation five years ago to make a contribution to the humanitarian challenge of South Africa in a volunteer role. He worked for seven months at a large orphanage at Magaliesburg, near Johannesburg. He was involved in the day-to-day running of the orphanage which accommodated 160 children and provided physical, emotional and spiritual care for the many children and villagers dying of AIDS.
Siegfried then moved to Hermanus in the Western Cape to join Camphill Farm Community. This community provided a home and work environment for 60 adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. The protective workshops included a large dairy farm, bakery, vegetable and herb gardens, candle and craft workshops.
Family reasons brought Siegfried back to Australia at the end of 2009.
Members of the Yarra Valley community will remember Siegfried for his vibrancy and zest for life, but he also provided counselling and spiritual care for many in challenging times. He spent almost nine years with the Gawler Foundation (1996-2005) in the role of General Manager and therapist and is widely regarded for his compassion, insight and understanding. He has a Masters degree in Counselling and a special interest in ‘end of life’ counselling.
Siegfried will start his new role by participating in a ten day retreat at The Gawler Foundation. ‘I am humbled to be able to reconnect with the programs, participants and my colleagues in such a profound and enlivened way.’ he says.
Siegfried will be available for interview and comment from Wednesday 21st April, 2010.
For more information, please contact Lindy Schneider, The Gawler Foundation Media Department on (03) 59671730 or 0417 365 697.
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Ian Gawler’s one day Meditation Workshop
Posted on March 11, 2010 by gawlerfoundationmedia
Thu, Mar 4, 2010
Ian Gawler and Gawler Foundation senior therapist Paul Bedson
IAN GAWLER is Australia’s best-known cancer survivor. His revolutionary book You can Conquer Cancer has sold more than 150,000 copies world-wide. Ian’s ideas and concepts have now received wide-spread scientific recognition and validation both in Australia and internationally.
Ian Gawler will visit the Sunshine Coast to conduct a single, one day retreat at J Junction on April 6.
Ian Gawler was diagnosed with bone cancer and his leg was amputated in 1975, but the disease recurred later that year. At one point he was expected to live for only a few weeks. Ian then developed an effective self help program with key principles: good food, positive attitudes, meditation and loving support.
Drawing upon a truly holistic approach he was fortunate to experience a remarkable recovery.
Ian’s development of mind/body/medicine techniques led to his belief that there is a process by which the body can regain its natural state of health. Ian Gawler sees cancer as a symptom of immune deficiency and explains how the immune system can be reactivated.
Dr Gawler established the Gawler Foundation in 1983 as a non-profit , non- denominational body to further his work. He has studied meditation with Dr Ainslie Meares, Indian, Buddhist, Zen Christian and other western meditation masters.
He is known for his clarity and good humour, and he has a gift for translating wisdom into a modern context.
The 1 day retreat /workshop will be a balance of theory and practice, ideal for beginners and those seeking to deepen their understanding and experience of meditation. Ian will teach on Mindfulness-based stillness meditation, using imagery for healing. The meditation teachings are intended for those who want to use meditation therapeutically as well as for self development.
This is a unique opportunity to learn from an expert about using meditation to manage stress. This retreat is also intended for health practitioners and for those helping people with illness.
Above: Ian Gawler and Gawlery Foundation senior therapist Paul Bedson
TUESDAY APRIL 6 – Registration 9.30am for 10am – 4pm
VENUE: THE J – 60 Noosa Drive Noosa Heads.
COST: Adult: $110 Concession $85 (seniors, students and Health Care Card holders) – healthy morning tea provided, BYO lunch or buy locally
BOOKINGS: Essential – online at www.insighthealth.com.au
ENQUIRIES: Contact Ina on 5447 9930 or 0403 409 772 after 7:30pm or Angela (03) 5966 6102
Cheques to Insight Health Services PO Box 575 Yarra Jt. Vic 3797.
For more details contact In Van Puymbroeck Ph: 0403 409 772
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