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June 2009

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In this edition of Palms Post are letters from Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea and a photo-essay of the Timor-Leste field trip; reflections on Focus Workshops and Re-entry Weekends; a new Reverse Immersion, Palms' Encounter Timor-Leste and more discussion of government partnerships.

Also included in this issue is Darren Koch's touching and inspiring eulogy for his daughter Emily.

View the Complete June 2009 Palms Post here (1108 kB)
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Articles

Director’s Report Celebrating Uncertainty

Reverse Immersion

Letters from the Field Tapini, PNG

Letters from the Field Baucau, East Timor

Timor-Leste Photo Essay Part 1

Timor-Leste Photo Essay Part 2

Palms and Government New Partnership Possibilities

Focus Workshops

Re-Entry

Beating the Drum for Fair Trade

Em's Eulogy

2009-2010 Membership Drive Help us reach 500 members by Palms’ 50th anniversary (2011)

Palms' Encounter: Timor-Leste

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2. To engage Australian communities and partner communities through Global Volunteers so that each increases their awareness and enthusiasm to encourage just, sustainable, interdependent and peaceful development.

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Cross-cultural courses

Places are now available at Palms Australia's 91st Orientation Course and Encounter Preparation Program to be held in Mittagong in January 2011.

Contact Palms Australia to attend.

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Friendships grow between people of different backgrounds and cultures because they meet as persons,
not because they share a common heritage. Such friendships grow because we all belong
to the largest group of all, the human race. - Jean Vanier