Drawing on Parker Palmer’s work on circles of trust, this event holds space for men to connect and to feel connected: to other men, and, just as importantly, to oneself. This is foundational to a deep-rooted sense of belonging and community: medicine in an era of runaway male depression, loneliness and suicide. In circle, the ... Read more
A heart opening and deep listening experience… You are invited to share with us a cup of sacred cacao from Colombia. – Deep relaxation – Heart opening – Releasing stress and tension from body and mind. This is a great opportunity to get in touch with oneself and become more self-aware and grounded delighted with ... Read more
A very special workshop for women on nurturing resilience and self-care. Featuring Indigenous perspectives, combined with self-care strategies. With facilitators: Elly Chatfield - 2022 Blue Mountains Woman of the Year and Tracey Allen, Self Care Coach. Lovely venue, journal and lunch provided. Saturday 24th September, 10am-3pm. Introducing the "Look" principal, Resilience First-Aid kit and Self-care ... Read more
The Festival of Resilience recognises that Dharug and Gundungurra Traditional Owners have a continuous and deep connection to their Country and that this is of great cultural significance to Aboriginal people, both locally and in the region.
Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.
The Festival of Resilience is a partnership between Resilient Blue Mountains and the Blue Mountains City Council.
Seed funding for the Festival of Resilience has been provided through the NSW State Government Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund.
