ANSD Regions
Offering direction, guidance and growth of the spiritual soul
Our regions
ANSD has a number of regional centres located around Australia. Each region is listed below, in alphabetical order, with a link to a PDF of the most recent regional annual report.
Canberra
ANSD Canberra/ACT and Region holds Reflective Workshops and Quiet Days at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture.
The ANSD Canberra and Region representative is Annie Patterson.
Email Annie for more information about the events below or the ANSD Canberra group.
As always, our venue is the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, and the times are 9:30am –3.00pm.
Victoria
Our presentations are driven by the power of people’s life experiences and stories, along with the impact they have had on their spiritual life.
All are welcome to attend meetings or our events.
The ANSD Victoria regional representative is Josie Gregory.
For further information on the Victoria region please email Josie.
Brisbane/Queensland
ANSD Members live in various locations in Queensland including the tropical far north, the dry north west and the south east of the State.
Today, the network is vibrant and energetic and varies its places for meetings and presentations. There is regular email contact with Members and Friends wherever they live in this vast State. Retreat days and offerings from ANSD and other like organisations are advertised in these communications.
All are welcome to attend.
The ANSD Queensland coordinator is Heather Eckersley.
For further information on all events in the Brisbane/QLD region, please email to Heather.
Riverina Region
The ANSD Riverina/NSW Group meets about every six weeks for some nourishing input, collegial support and congenial hospitality.
Members and anyone with an interest in Spiritual Direction or the particular topic are most welcome.
The ANSD Riverina/NSW regional representative is Anne Friedlieb.
For further information on the Victoria region please email Anne.
South Australia and Northern Territory
Members of ANSD in South Australia and Northern Territory engage in various spirituality centres and, for spiritual directors, one ecumenical association which combines ANSD membership, membership of the Conference of Spiritual Directors (CSD) and membership of Companions in the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises.
We associate with various other groups concerned with spirituality in the community.
The ANSD SA/NT regional representative is Iain Radvan.
For further information about upcoming events or ANSD in South Australia/Northern Territory: email Iain
Sydney Region
The Sydney ANSD Group meets about every six weeks for some nourishing input, collegial support and congenial hospitality.
Members and anyone with an interest in Spiritual Direction or the particular topic are most welcome.
The ANSD Sydney regional representative is Liz Faulkner.
For further information on the Sydney/NSW region please email Liz.
Western Australia
ANSD in Western Australia do not hold regular meetings but rather hold professional development days or a retreat throughout the year.
All are welcome to attend.
The ANSD Western Australia representative is Jenelle Pike.
For further information about ANSD in the WA region, email Jenelle.