Activities, information, and supports

Upcoming Activities

Compassionate Cultivation Intensive course – AUGUST

When: Saturday 23^rd and 30^th August, 11.15am – 3.15pm

About: This FREE course will be presented over two 4-hour sessions on 23 and 30 August. Participants will need to attend both sessions.

The Compassion Cultivation Training© (CCT™) short course is taught worldwide, bringing insights and techniques from psychology, neuroscience, and contemplative practice to the general public. This August, CCT™ will be taught in Kensington, offering practical skills to help you relate to yourself, others, and the world around you from a place of greater understanding, joy, and purpose. The training integrates evidence-based meditation techniques, interactive discussions, and lectures as well as real world exercises to put learning into practice.

Light lunch, tea & coffee will be provided. This intensive will be facilitated by certified CCT instructor and Kensington resident Dr Jason Mills.

Topics covered:

Settling and focusing the mind
Loving-kindness & compassion fora loved one
Loving-kindness & compassion for oneself
Embracing shared humanity and developing appreciation for others
Cultivating compassion for others
Active compassion practice
Integrated daily compassion cultivation practice

Cost: Free for Kensington residents and/or work in Kensington. Places are limited.

Register: https://events.humanitix.com/cct-compassionate-kensington-5068 or email contact@kra.org.au

Last Aid – SEPTEMBER

When: Saturday 20th September 2025 | 11.15AM – 3.15PM

St Matthews Homes Hall – 67 Bridge St Kensington (corner of Wellington St)

About: Last Aid is a 4-hour international standardised introductory level community training program. On completion of the course, you can be considered a Last Aider.

Why attend? The way we care for our dying reflects the humanity and compassion of our society. Through training we can create resilience, understanding and capacity within our community, helping us care for our loved ones, families, and friends. We believe that just as every organisation needs a First Aider, we all need a Last Aider, because dying, death and grief are universal.

Who can attend? The course is for all members of the community, and there is no requirement for training or experience within the health or palliative care space to attend. While not directly targeted to health professionals, we welcome the attendance of everyone interested in these areas.

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