regional representatives |
To support local groups of labyrinth lovers, we have created the roles of regional representatives. If you have a group of people around you who love labyrinths and want to hold events, have training or come to our Gatherings, you may be interested in becoming a member and taking on a regional representative role. Please read this document about what the purposes of the regional representatives are, and then get in contact with us to let us know you're interested. The 'email us' link in the orange box at the bottom of the page is best.
To see where labyrinths are located across Australia, please view our interactive map, and feel free to send us details of your own labyrinths if they aren't already up there.
role descriptionThe commitment is minimal. Just a small amount of time each month yields great benefits for the region served. Regional Representatives may spend 1-3 hours per month (or more if they wish!) participating in labyrinth related work. For more information, contact admin@aln.org.au. We encourage you to become familiar with our website, connect with members and other labyrinth enthusiasts in your region, and send us stories for our newsletter. You are warmly welcome to attend ALN activities, and we can also advertise your local labyrinth activities to our members. Brief training and ongoing resources are provided, including our quarterly e-Newsletter Labyrinths Matter, access to our Zoom video-conferencing for meetings, and a closed Regional Reps Facebook group. |
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purposes of regional representatives |
1. Encouraging the use of the labyrinth as a sanctuary for contemplation, and prayer, a symbol of wholeness, integration, as a metaphor for the journey through life, and to celebrate the seasons. 2. Educating the public about the personal and communal benefits of labyrinth walking; and about the use of the labyrinth as a holistic tool for self-care. 3. Encouraging opportunities for the public to experience labyrinth walking by creating/ holding/ promoting labyrinth events on World Labyrinth Day, solstice/ equinox, and seasonal celebrations. 4. Updating existing labyrinth listings on the Labyrinth Locator , adding new listings and developing regional awareness of the labyrinth trails visible on the Locator. This is an important function for building labyrinth awareness and promoting local and regional events. 5. Skills development in labyrinth facilitation, and labyrinth construction. Participation in our training opportunities will further your role as a regional representative of the ALN. 6. Development of your labyrinth work in your community, linking with other Regional Representatives to create our Australian Labyrinth Network at a grass-roots level. |
Illawarra Region, NSW
Immanuel Creagh immanuelsowelu [at] gmail.com Hunter Region, NSW
Elizabeth Schiemer elizabethschiemer [at] gmail.com Elizabeth aims to gather an interest group to educate and encourage the use of labyrinths as a tool for mental and spiritual wellbeing throughout the Hunter. New England Region NSW
Joy Bowles labyrintharmidale [at] gmail.com Joy held the space for a labyrinth in Armidale in 2010 after her visit to Chartres Cathedral, and by 2014 had created a semi-permanent community labyrinth in Armidale's Civic Park using the Chartres Cathedral design. In 2016, Joy was one of the original group of people that got together and helped ground the vision of the Australia Labyrinth Network, long cherished by Geoff & Lorraine Rodda. She was the first Secretary of the ALN, and helps maintain the website. Cygnet, TASMark Healy magicpathman [at] gmail.com | Brisbane Region, SE QLD
Randal & Susan Dennings randaldennings [at] gmail.com 0408 878711 Our region facilitates regular Labyrinth workshops and Labyrinth events. These events include World Labyrinth Day, New Year's Eve, NAIDOC week and other times of community celebration and reflection. Our local members include people whose passions embrace Prison Labyrinth Ministry and facilitating Labyrinth practice in schools, local community venues and churches . We also regularly distribute "virtual walk" reflections for private and family walks use finger labyrinths. Please contact us if you wish to receive updates of local happenings, labyrinth events and activities. Most events are free and folks of all levels of experience and being of "all faiths and none" are assured of a warm welcome :) Sunshine Coast Region Qld
Jessica Fleming jessica [at] soulpathjourneys.com Misha Crosbie Crozmish [at] gmail.com Misha Crozbie and Jessica Fleming are Masters degree counsellors with decades of experience one to one,groups, counselling supervision,workshops,retreats,particularly with creative arts therapies and the labyrinth. We hold bi-monthly Walks on our Mark Healy portable Chartres labyrinth at the Glass House Mountains Community Hall, finishing off the Walk with Mandala Drawing and sharing. Please register with: jessica [at] soulpathjourneys.com Wide Bay Region, QLDRamona Lane Ramona has been involved with labyrinths in ceremonial settings for over 20 years, and loves conducting ceremonies and rituals in the labyrinth. Contact admin [at] aln.org.au if you would like to be put in touch with Ramona. | South West Gippsland Region, VIC
Lorraine Rodda lgrodda [at] gmail.com Celebrated World Labyrinth Day at the San Remo Meditation Labyrinth on the San Remo foreshore. A local church community hold a regular labyrinth walk on the first Saturday of the month, as well as an annual Creative Spirit Festival on the Labyrinth Labyrinth. A candelight walk is held every New Years Eve. Wangaratta Region, VICLeonie Brien leoniebrien [at] yahoo.com.au Celebrated '' World Labyrinth Day in Schools'' 2019 in both local schools, by having the children walk a canvas labyrinth. Australian Capital TerritoryAlison Meretini - Territory Co-ordinator alison [at] rachumlabyrinth.com Sue Sheridan sue_sh17 [at] yahoo.com.au The ACT regional group meets at the National Arboretum in Canberra every month for labyrinth walks - all welcome. |
