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Australian Network for Spiritual Direction

An ecumenical network to encourage and support the work of spiritual direction

Respect

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ANSD acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn, work and have our being.

We respect and honour the First Peoples whose cultures are among the oldest in human history.

Coolamon

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Coolamon is ANSD’s journal of spiritual writings. It seeks to be a vessel that carries and shares wisdom and inspiration. It fosters connection among the spiritual direction community, and the wider public interested in spirituality.

Print editions of Coolamon are available from our shop.

Featured
Coolamon Journal – 10th Issue, 2025
Coolamon Journal – 10th Issue, 2025
A$30.00

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About Member benefits

Choose your membership

We’ve simplified the options! Choose your Membership from the following three levels.

Student Membership (1-year subscription)
$50.00
Every year

This ANSD Membership identifies students and offers an affordable membership option based on your financial position. ANSD student members are still entitled view the latest and/or previous Coolamon journal issues, as well as our Newsletters and other resources.

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Basic Membership (1-year subscription)
$75.00
Every year

ANSD offer this 1 year Basic Membership plan which gives members access to view the latest and/or previous Coolamon journal issues, as well as our Newsletters and other resources.

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Enhanced Membership (1-year subscription)
$110.00
Every year

Our Enhanced Membership allows members to view online Coolamon journal issues via flipbook, recieve a print copy of the latest Coolamon, access listing as spiritual director/supervisor if desired and approved, as well as recieve our Newsletters and other resources.

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