Soul and the Natural World
https://cac.org/daily-meditations/soul-and-the-natural-world/ The modern and postmodern selves largely live in a world of their own construction and react for or against human-made ideas. While calling ourselves intelligent, we’ve lost touch with the natural world. As...
HOPE is a PROMISE
Such a privilege to have experienced this profound and deeply moving experience offered so graciously by Djinama Yilaga in a collaboration with Four Winds, at Barraga Bay near Bermagui NSW this Mother’s Day 10th May 2026. The sharing of their personal stories brought...
Projects undertaken with support from Elm Grove Trust’s NEST Project
In 2024 Elm Grove Trust created an educational committee the Narooma Education Support Team (NEST) and we have seen the significant benefits to students at Narooma High School through exciting and innovative programs made possible by some wonderful donors. In 2025 our...
More than ever, we need to be nest builders
As a Franciscan and a Social Worker who has supported people over many years, I have seen the lasting effect that stress; feelings of powerlessness; and lack of care and support has on people’s lives. At this time, more than ever, people are grieving, confused and...
Hope will be forged! – By Judy Clingan
When I first read your invitation to write words on HOPE, I felt unable to make any meaningful contribution, as I confess that at times I become so deeply despairing of humanity’s appalling behaviour, in regard to the worldwide avoiding of any solid action on climate...
Some thoughts on HOPE – By Pen Tayler
Photo by Pen Tayler Since Laurel mentioned that the theme for the spring newsletter was hope, I’ve been thinking a lot about what hope means and how it functions in our lives. I’ve also had some very interesting discussions with friends regarding hope. Recently I...
Equity in Education this year – NEST
The Out of Classroom ‘Hands on Learning’ students have been hard at work building a protective weather awning for their classes. They’ve done a great job so far while learning new skills to enhance their future employment prospects. We congratulate them and their...
Reflections upon reading the Elm Grove Story for a second time – By Sr. Mary Magdalen o.c.d.
Some very recent excerpts from Carmelite Sister Mary Magdalen’s reflections after her second reading of ‘The Elm Grove Story’. ‘It’s been a long time since I first wrote to you, following Ian Wilson’s “introduction”. I am re-reading The Elm Grove Story currently, and...
Book Offer and Reviews – The Elm Grove Story
For those unfamiliar with how the Trust came to be established, Edwin and I are offering copies of our book at a reduced price. Christmas break gives the opportunity for some reading time or for gifting a book. Our memoir is available for AUD $22 plus postage (approx....
Finding balance through action and contemplation – By Laurel Clare LFSF
As we came together for our 2025 AGM my thoughts had been with the importance of balance for our board members and the direction of our charity. Our lives get caught up with action so easily, and I feel that it is important for us to consider this as a group, so I...