Palms Post Archives

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.

March 2008

Palms Post this month highlights the work of Connect East Timor, a project of Palms Australia aimed at providing affordable communications technology to every village in Timor-Leste. There are also letters from the field, a new staff member, and Maria's story - the story of a Timorese girl who is benefitting from Palms' skill exchange program.

Read the March 2008 Palms Post.

September 2007

Palms Post this month contains stories of investigating new placements and re-visiting old; of incredible CommUNITY support for departing volunteers and reflection and evaluation from those in the field; and of the growing team in the Palms Australia office and the importance of cooperation and collaboration with other organisations and the wider Palms' family.

Read the September 2007 Palms Post.

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