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SUMMARY:Australia National Day of Compassion 2025             Theme: “Compassion in Action”  Sunday 21 September 2025 | 8am–6pm (AEST)
DESCRIPTION:The	Charter	for	Compassion	Australia	(CFCA)	and	the	Global	Compassion	Coalition	Australia (GCCA)	warmly	invite	you	to	join	our	5th	National	Day	of	Compassion.	This	soulful	day	offers	all	Australians	(and	friends	around	the	globe)	an	opportunity	to	learn	about	&	practice compassion	–	so	needed	in	our	stressful	times.	 \nGlobal Live Event (8am–9am AEST) “Compassion in Action”\n• Across	the	Globe	–	Marilyn	Turkovich\,	CFC\,	Executive	Director\n• Across	our	Continent	–	Prof	Hugh	Mackay	AO\,	Ambassador\n• Across	our	Cities	–	Compassionate	Ballarat	–	Ben	Kelly\n• Across	our	Communities	–	Maureen	Sansom\,	GCC	Connectors\n• Across	our	Selves	–	Dr	Stan	Steindl\,	Compassion	in	a	T-shirt	 \nRegister:	https://charterforcompassion.civiplus.net/…/event/info…	 \nFull Day of “Compassion in Action” Sessions (9am–6pm AEST)\n• 9am	–	Walking	on	Country	with	our	First	Peoples\,	Nathan	Tyson\n• 10am	–	Toowoomba:	International	City	of	Peace\n• 11am	–	World	Peace	Poles\,	Yashio	Mochizuki	&	Heidi	Unferdorben\n• 12pm	–	Break	(Open/Close	Brisbane	Threshold	Singers)\n• 1pm	–	Compassion	Goes	Viral\,	Dr	Stan	Steindl\n• 2pm	–	Compassion	Connectors	Global\,	Matt	Hawkins\n• 3pm	–	Compassion	Connectors	Australia\,	Maureen	Sansom\n• 4pm	–	My	Compassionate	Self	Portrait	Workshop\,	Alison	Turner\n• 5pm	–	Compassion\,	a	Fireside	Chat\,	Michael	Bartura	 \nRegister	now	and	plan	to	be	part	of	this	transformative	day	of	compassion	in	action.	We look	forward	to	welcoming	you!\nhttps://charterforcompassion.civiplus.net/…/event/info…
URL:https://communityconnectingcommunity.com/event/australia-national-day-of-compassion-2025-theme-compassion-in-action-sunday-21-september-2025-8am-6pm-aest/
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SUMMARY:Compassion Circle
DESCRIPTION:Social disconnection and emotional strain are increasing globally\, leaving communities fractured and individuals struggling to find meaningful connections. \nWhile we often see acts of compassion during crises\, barriers to compassion in everyday life contribute to widespread loneliness\, anxiety\, and depression. The challenge we face is rediscovering connection\, care\, and compassion — not just for ourselves but for those around us. Science shows that compassionate relationships are vital for our mental\, physical\, and overall well-being. \nBy connecting\, sharing\, and supporting each other\, we can transform how we view ourselves\, our communities\, and the world around us. Humanity has always thrived through kindness\, care\, and compassion. \nChange happens when we come together! \nCompassion Circles are groups that come together online or in person to explore the importance of compassion and its benefits for humanity. As an initiative of the Global Compassion Coalition\, these Circles aim to foster communities of compassion through connection\, practice\, and support. \nThrough inner reflection\, empathic listening\, and meaningful connections\, Compassion Circles help us cultivate compassion. They allow us to gain new perspectives\, understand diverse experiences and emotions\, and expand our moral circles—helping us break down barriers to care and understanding.
URL:https://communityconnectingcommunity.com/event/circles-for-c-h-o-i-c-e/
LOCATION:Club Lemon Tree\, Gould Drive\, Lemon Tree Passage\, New South Wales\, 2319\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Activity ongoing,Chat group,Community Wellbeing,LocalMeetup
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maureen Sansom":MAILTO:info@communityconnectingcommunity.com
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