From the NHMRC Website:

“NHMRC plans to provide a public statement on homeopathy this year, following completion of our examination of this issue.
The NHMRC Strategic Plan 2010-2012 identifies “examining alternative therapy claims” as a major health issue for consideration.
In addressing this health issue, NHMRC has commenced work on a project to evaluate the evidence underpinning the practice of homeopathy. As part of this project, NHMRC will undertake a comprehensive search of the literature to develop health advice for health professionals and the Australian community to assist them in making informed choices about healthcare. An NHMRC reference group is currently being established to oversee this work.”

 Background:

In early 2010 the UK Science and Technology Committee published a report that found there was insufficient evidence to support the inclusion of homeopathy as part of their National Health Service. This report and the process involved to create it has been widely criticized since that time, and the report was ultimately rejected by the UK Parliament who confirmed their intent to keep homoeopathy available as a part of their public health care.

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Natasha will be returning in 2012 to conduct the following workshops at the Melbourne Therapy Centre.

• Simple Toy Making Workshop : Saturday 24th March Time: 10 – 4pm Cost: $100.00
• Storytelling Workshop: Saturday 26th May Time: 1- 4pm Cost: $60.00
• Using Holistic Life Skills with Children Workshop: Saturday 8th September Time: 1- 4pm Cost: $60.00
• Using Natural Materials in Play: Saturday 17^th November Time: 10- 4pm Cost: $100.00

For more infomation click here or call the centre on (9876 3011) to make a booking.

Original play is natural play that is loving, inclusive, embraces all abilities and builds a sense
of connection and belonging. For mor infomation download the flyer

•  When: Saturday 22nd September 2012, 9am-5pm & Sunday 23rd September 2012, 9am-5pm
•  Where: Augustine Centre, 2 Minona Street, Hawthorn, 3122
•  Cost: $330 all inclusive for both days, morning tea & PD certificates

Intimate group size so book early to avoid disappointment

For Bookings and Enquiries contact Natasha from Life Spirals on 0421 418 327
Or book online at www.lifespirals.com.au

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The IPMT (International Post-Graduate Medical Training) will continue with the second block in 2012 in New Zealand

It will be held at the St Francis Retreat Centre, Auckland from 5 pm Thursday 5 April 2012 – 12pm Wednesday 11 April 2012 (over Easter again). Residential numbers are limited and as the facilities are limited places living off site are unlikely to be available.

We are privileged to have Dr Alicia Landman joining with us. She is a US based Anthroposophical doctor who has led the medical training in the US for many years.

IPMT 2012 Brochure NZ

IPMT 2012 Programme NZ

IPMT 2012 Registration Form NZ

If interested please email Mary Green and she will make sure you get sent a brochure and timetable when it is available. mgreen@weledatrust.org.nz

This is the second year of a 5 year course though it is designed that people can join in any year.

See also Links pages for activates run by other organisations

Individuals and Organisations are welcome to advertise any activities that are coming up in alignment with the Centre’s philosophy.  There is no charge for this service; a donation to the Centre would be most welcome.

Intensive Saturday afternoons for Kolisko Introduction will continue in 2011

Please make inquiries to Irmhild via email if possible: irmhild@live.com

Cost: $10.00 per session

Suitable for people just starting out and experienced meditators. The core practice will be mindfulness with some excursions into Imagery-based and loving-kindness meditations.

If anyone has any spare time and would like to help out with some weeding please speak to Jenny on reception. We would greatly appreciate it.