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Australian Network for Spiritual Direction

A community committed to cultivating contemplative spirituality through the practice 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.

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Coolamon Journal – 11th Issue, 2026
Coolamon Journal – 11th Issue, 2026
$30.00

To order your print version of Coolamon, please click the ‘add to cart’ button. When you’re ready to checkout, click the cart at the top right of the page.

Your copy will be mailed to you within 10 days of your purchase date. Please be sure to enter your correct mailing address during the checkout procedure.

Table of Contents

Poem: The Art of Quiet Disruption—Sue Heatherington

When light and water meet: A moment of mystical pausing—Cecily Jensen-Clayton and Jenny Batten

Metamorphosis: My formation story—Chris Longden

Listening for cairns: Neurodivergence, spiritual companioning and the sacred work of deep listening—Johanna Malcom (Ng)

Coming alive to a speaking, listening world: A conversation with Maya Ward

Companioning a new generation: Spiritual direction with Gen Z—Alison Tye

Gen Z: In their own words

Walking with Judith Wright: An ecological and spiritual journey—Judith Keller

Moving forward by looking back—Paul Cannon

Book review: Rewilding Prayer: God Beyond Gender, Faith Beyond Formulas—Sally Douglas

Book review: Ordinary Heaven: Exploring Spiritual Direction and the Journey of Human Life—Philip Carter

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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, receive a print copy of the latest Coolamon, access listing as spiritual director/supervisor if desired and approved, as well as receive our Newsletters and other resources.

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