Upcoming Events

Have you ever considered volunteering overseas to reduce poverty?
This workshop explores the broad dilemmas of cross-cultural development work; discusses how mutual and effective cross-cultural working relationships can be developed; and introduces how Australians can best contribute to development, while avoiding the well-intentioned mistakes of the past.

Highly recommended for people interested in volunteering with Palms Australia.

Cost: $40, including lunch

A 10-day experience of grass-roots Timorese life.

Palms' Encounter is a great opportunity to participate in the daily lives of another culture, living simply in community and caring for the environment.

You will participate in permaculture projects, where you will learn about sustainable farming techniques; visit development volunteers and increase your understanding of how best the world can cooperate to Make Poverty History; enjoy the finest hospitality of Timor-Leste's premier eco-tourism resorts; and experience village life at a relaxing slow pace with the friendly people of Beloi village.

For more information contact Palms Australia or visit our Encounter page online.

Wherever you are!

International Volunteer Day is a great opportunity for you to show your appreciation for the generous people who volunteer to Make Poverty History.

Choose one of our volunteer profiles and organise a fundraising event with your friends, family, workplace, school, church or community group.

Contact Palms Australia for more information, ideas or resources for your event and show your support for Palms' volunteers.

La Valla,
The Hermitage, Mittagong,
Corner Old South Road and Bong Bong Road

Australia's most professional and comprehensive cross-cultural preparation course.

Compulsory for all departing Palms' volunteers, this course has also been used by numerous other development, volunteering and church agencies to prepare people for cross-cultural work.

With units on health, culture and development, presented by expert facilitators, this course uses a variety of hands-on and theoretical tools to provide a framework essential for cross-cultural workers seeking to avoid damaging and "colonising" relationships.

More information is available on our Orientation Course page or by contacting Palms Australia to reserve a place.