Palms Post Archives

October 2009

This special "From the Field" edition of Palms Post contains six letters from volunteers at various stages of their first year. Relating to their work and their lives outside work and expressing the gamut of emotions, these honest portrayals of the volunteer experience are worthwhile reading for all interested in global volunteering.

Other articles explore Palms' new program on the Thai/Burma border, community education initiatives and current requests from overseas partners for volunteers.

Read the October 2009 Palms Post.

June 2009

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.

Read the June 2009 Palms Post.

March 2009

This Palms Post explores new directions for Palms Australia, including a new website, new design for Palms Post itself, new programs and new engagement with government.

There is also a theme focussing on the variety of different programs Palms is running in partnership with Timorese communities, including a touching letter from a partner thanking Palms for the volunteers we have provided.

Read the March 2009 Palms Post.

October 2008

This edition of Palms Post explores the variety of cross-cultural relationships developed through the work of Palms Australia. From the story of Celina and Veronica, our first "reverse volunteering" participants to the connections between Australian and overseas communities which are enhanced through Palms' volunteers to the support of volunteers and partners provided through field trips, Palms continues its efforts to advance mutually enriching and challenging relationships of acceptance, understanding and care.

Read the October 2008 Palms Post.

July 2008

As Palms Australia approaches its Golden Jubilee Celebration, Palms Post takes a look back at the origins of the Paulian Association and stories from the first three decades; a reminder of our current emphasis on open hands; and, a look to the future, both through research into approaches to volunteering and a call for ongoing membership and new directors for our board.

Read the July 2008 Palms Post.

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