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Portiuncula Centre Open Day 16 Feb 2014

January 1, 2013 in /by

Hello, it’s Pat here, Just once a year we have an open day here at the centre. On Sunday week 16 Feb, we invite you to come and hear about what is on offer. There will be talks, activities and displays, as well as a lovely morning tea. Please come for the full time from […]

William Stanfield, Brisbane

January 31, 2012 in /by

[quote_simple author=””]Doing the six month course “Expanding your Personal Potential” has been the most revealing journey of self discovery I have ever had. I started the course feeling anxious and sceptical about the outcome. I laughed, I cried and to my utmost surprise, I survived! The Port through the wonderful work of Pat Quinn and […]

Registered Nurse, Sunshine Coast

January 31, 2012 in /by

[quote_simple author=””]Personally I have gained insight into long held emotions of grief and loss that have kept me stuck in patterns of relating that haven’t been helpful to my sense of self. I learned to acknowledge and release these; to embrace parts of me that I would previously have denied; and moved towards self acceptance. […]

Pastoral Care Worker, Toowoomba

January 31, 2012 in /by

[quote_simple author=””]The six month course,” Expanding your Personal Potential” was an interesting program and unexpected in so many ways. I enjoyed participating in a group of interesting professional people. The wider group of trainee counsellors added even greater diversity and I enjoyed the interaction with them. The course gave me many new ways to understand […]

Christine Powell, Veterinarian, Wandoan Qld

January 31, 2012 in /by

[quote_simple author=””]I have just completed the six month course,” Expanding your Personal Potential” at the Port. It has been a life changing experience for me. I was totally unaware that I could actually learn from the heart and not just from the brain. I find this so refreshing and liberating. I feel that I have […]