2011 Volunteer Information Sessions

If you have ever thought you have something to offer people seeking a peaceful, just and sustainable future for themselves and their families, PALMS AUSTRALIA INFORMATION SESSIONS are a first opportunity for you to ask questions, hear about volunteering, speak to returned volunteers. You may be very surprised at just how life-changing volunteering can be!

***New information sessions added for Canberra and Sydney.***

Submission to the independent review of aid effectiveness

The Australian government recently established an independent panel to review the effectiveness of Australia’s aid program.  Stakeholders were asked to make submissions to the review according to the set terms of reference. Palms Australia made this brief submission, outlining some areas in which it sees potential improvement in Australia’s development programs. A list of all [...]

Prophetic Wisdom for Cross-Cultural Engagement

This paper Missionaries, International Development Volunteers and Beyond examines the evolution of a program, from its birth in 1961 as the Paulian Association Lay Missionary Secretariat (PALMS) to the eve of its Jubilee (50th year) where some characterise it as an International Development Volunteer (IDV) program.  It considers influences on the vision, mission, values, philosophy, [...]