by Rosie Martin | Apr 2, 2019 | Kindness, Past Events
This is a wonderful day retreat themed upon the expansive and strengthening concepts of courage and freedom. When: May 10th, 9.00am-7.00pm Where: Mossy Willow Farm, Main Ridge, Vic We are delighted to partner with Dumbo Feather and friends Mossy Willow Farm to provide...
by Rosie Martin | Feb 16, 2019 | Blog, Kindness, Social Justice, Speech Pathology
Last month I spoke about a lot of f^*king horses – not a usual mental image to associate with Banjo Paterson’s The Man from Snowy River! To quickly recap: when you don’t know or haven’t learnt the rules of communication, things become difficult. For both you and...
by Rosie Martin | Dec 9, 2018 | Blog, Kindness, Social Justice
Clarified, aspirational boldness and grounded determination are present in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Reading it in this week, 70 years since its creation, one is struck by its beauty and dauntless resolve. One feels the tenacious valour and fortitude...
by Rosie Martin | Nov 3, 2018 | Blog, Kindness, Past Events
November 13th marks World Kindness Day. When I first realised there was a day set aside to celebrate, contemplate and initiate acts of kindness my immediate reaction was: “Just one day? Is that all?” Of course, I believe in kindness and connection for the other 364...
by Rosie Martin | Nov 12, 2017 | Kindness
Yesterday, 11th November, was Remembrance Day; an important date in the Australian calendar, and now for me it brings an extra reason to remember. For this date now also marks the anniversary of having been awarded 2017 Tasmanian Australian of the Year. Tomorrow, 13th...
by Rosie Martin | Jun 12, 2017 | Kindness
This address was delivered at the University of Tasmania on the eve of International Women’s Day, 2017. It has been adapted here for the written medium. The original address can still be livestreamed. Much gratitude is extended to the University of Tasmania. [20...