Good Samaritan Sister Anna Warlow, returning east after 18 years in the Diocese of Geraldton, is confident the Good Sisters’ work will continue to flourish under the care of the region’s Oblates –read more Sr Gabrielle Morgan PBVM, Congregation Leader of the Presentation Sisters in Tasmania, says she is honoured that the Presentation Sisters have […]
People in the News – week of Monday 15th March 2021
Jacinta Collins, National Catholic Education Commission Executive Director, says Disability Standards recommendations place students and families at the centre of education – read more Dr Lee-Anne Perry, Queensland Catholic Education Commission Executive Director, welcomes a state government decision to review sexual education in schools – read more The Council of Catholic School Parents NSW/ACT has […]
People in the News – week of Monday 8th March 2021
Catholic Education Commission of Victoria is seeking state and federal funding for six new schools planned for Melbourne – read more Mary Chol, a refugee from South Sudan, treasures her right to an education at an International Women’s Day luncheon – read more Racing industry mourns the sudden passing of former long standing racing chaplain, […]
People in the News – week of Monday 1st March 2021
Wollongong Bishop Brian Mascord says the Diocese of Wollongong is excited to secure the rights to produce Mass for You at Home – read more Lisa McKerr, Evangelisation Brisbane’s Adult Formation project officer, says she is pleased that more than 100 men and women will be welcomed into the Church at Easter – read more […]
Simple words to get what you want
In this interesting TED Talk, Janine Driver shares some simple words to help get what you want. This is all about realising when opportunities exist and to pursue them; rather than thinking it a waste of time to probe and chase further. The base of her talk is contained within the phrase, “decided-ly because changes […]
Simple (but some surprising) principles for mental health
With mental health awareness being such a hot topic, this TED Talk by Dan Banos is a timely reminder of some simple principles for mental health that we can follow. Grounded in the continually emerging field of neuroplasticity, these ideas pave the way for the brain to create new connections that ultimately help out mental […]
The danger of not taking control of your thinking
Are you in control of what you think? What is the danger of not taking control of your thinking? These are questions posed by this interesting TED Talk by Albert Hobohm. Albert shares his experience of living with a distracted mind. One that wandered and was unfocused. Something we can all relate to from the […]
A daily 5-minute breathing exercise can change your life
In this calming TED Talk, Stacey Schuerman takes us through a 5-minute breathing exercise. And shares that this has the potential to change your life. Experience the exercise for yourself with the TED Talk here: How do you feel after this short breathing exercise? Are you like Stacey, and experience? A quiet mind A genuine […]
A guide to making conversation with anyone
In this interesting TED Talk, Malavika Varadan shares her love of meeting strangers and provides a 7 step guide in making conversation with anyone. Looking at a conversation as being an adventure is a great place to start. Immediately this creates curiosity and excitement about what any conversation may bring. And for people that find […]
Time management from a different perspective
Laura Vanderkam is a time management expert, but in this TED Talk, she doesn’t share more of the tips and tricks you may be accustomed to around how to “save” time. Her opening quote of, “we don’t build the lives we want by saving time, we build the lives we want, and the time saves […]