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October news from the Hopewell Centre

The wonderful work of staff and volunteers in the Hospice continues with seven residents and their families receiving physical, emotional and spiritual support. Ninety one children and 72 families arrived at Paradise Kids last week to begin the process of healing from grief and loss.

We are so proud of the work we do and our amazing staff, volunteers and sponsors who make this possible. So that we can pass this gift of service onto children and families in 2012, we are holding our Paradise Kids Angel Appeal on Friday 2nd December. Your school, community group or workplace can help us fundraise by wearing white or angel wings for gold coin donations. We would love for you to join the Paradise Kids Angel Appeal.

Enjoy the October update and we hope to see you at an upcoming course or event with Hopewell and Paradise Kids!

5 nov

Palliative Care Training Program

The program is open to health care professionals, social workers, graduate or undergraduate nurses; enrolled nurses; nursing home or hostel personnel; carers; or for those who would like to volunteer for Hopewell Hospice Services.

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9 nov

Brisbane Tree of Life Workshop

The Tree of Life approach was developed as a tool for working with children who have experienced loss and trauma, but has also been used by many counsellors when working with adults.

Click here for more information on this Brisbane course

20 nov

Sandplay Therapy - Day 2

The Sandplay Therapy Experience workshops are suitable for anyone with an interest in exploring their own inner self through deceptively simple yet powerful techniques that makes use of symbols and sand. Day 1 must be completed to register for the second workshop.

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27 nov

Gold Coast Teenage Tree of Life Experience

This one day teenage support service will encourage self reflection, self development, inner work, exploring art, acknowledge generational strengths and weaknesses.

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30 nov

Stress and Anxiety Reduction Program

Learn some ways to reduce stress and manage anxiety in a safe supportive environment. We will provide a taste of ways to meditate, relax and empower yourselves.

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4 dec

Gold Coast Tree of Life Art Experience Workshop

This one day workshop will encourage self reflection, self development, inner work, exploring art, acknowledge generational strengths and weaknesses.

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6 dec

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a 2-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. It provides training to recognise the risks of suicide and to increase immediate safety.

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Paradise Kids Angel Appeal

Date Friday 2 Dec 2011

Join us in raising funds and awareness of Paradise Kids on Friday 2 December by wearing white or angel wings. The Paradise Kids Angel Walk will take place on this day in the Southport Broadwater Parklands from 4:00pm - 6:00pm followed by a family fun event in the park at night.

Your workplace or community group can hold their own fundraising event and join in the Angel themed appeal!

CLICK HERE for full details on the Angel Appeal and how you can help fundraise

CLICK HERE to learn more about how business can sponsor a child

Gold Coast Marine Expo supporting Paradise Kids

Friday 4 November, Saturday 5 November and Sunday 6 November

Over 36 hectares to explore – Power and sail boats on display – New boats, from kayaks to Super Yachts – Brokerage boats, from dinghies to Super Yachts – Wooden boat festival.

Australia’s first working boat show with free admission, on site parking, international food stalls and the Paradise Kids Playzone with jumping castles, face painters and more.

J. Reuben Silverbird Australian Tour

Saturday 5 November - A.B Paterson College Auditorium

Spend an inspiring day with J. Reuben Silverbird, NedhniApache/ Cherokee and Peace Ambassador to the United Nations, as he shares his message of unity and respect through words and song.

Regularly invited to perform ceremonial blessings at the Nobel Prize Institute in Oslo, Norway, Reuben is an accomplished musician, singer, performer, author and orator.

He places high values on family and relationships and talks about how to apply native American wisdom into todays society.
J. Reuben Silverbird's Australia Tour "Sowing the Seeds of Love" is a non-profit tour and all proceeds will be proudly donated to Paradise Kids. Tickets are on sale now!

Click here for more information and to purchase your tickets