Open Sharing Circle • 5:30pm Fri 2 October 2026 • Djaara Djandak

OPEN SHARING CIRCLE

Join our small circle of men for an evening under the stars or in the community Thipi. This is a unique opportunity in time to pause, reflect & illuminate. How are you actually feeling? What's really going on? What would you love more of in your life? What's getting in your way? What change are you calling into your life? This is truly a time to slow down & breathe easier. To tread gently & drop in deeper. This open sharing circle provides participants a taste for what to expect at our longer format On-Country Retreats.

TICKETS

We're motivated by health not wealth. We love bringing this work & keeping it accessible for all. In exchange, we ask for your energetic support. The exchange for a place in this Sharing Circles is $25. Tickets have also been made available by donation and via the 'gift economy' to suit your needs. Spaces are limited to 12 men only. Spaces fill quickly. Reserve your place early via the ‘limited tickets here’ link below. Ticket options also available by donation & gift economy. Donations to our on-going work also gratefully accepted.

WELCOME

In our sacred circle, men feel welcome, safe & supported. Exactly as you are. In your light & darkness, your pain & your joy. Come and share how you're feeling. Listen deeply to & be heard by a intimate group of like-minded men. The confidentiality of all that is shared is agreed & assured. We warmly welcome all who identify as men, 21 years of age & over, from all walks of life & persuasions. Encouraging & embracing diversity & inclusiveness in all it's precious forms.

TANDERRUM HEALING PLACE

Welcome to 'tanderrum' 181 Lithia Lane, Shepherds Flat. Please enter Lithia Lane via Carroll‘s Lane in the north (rather than Charlies Rd in South). Head along Lithia Lane past the large winter holding dam on your left. Down a dip in the road, up the other side. Our stone gate entrance is on your left & is signed 'tanderrum'. Enter & follow the driveway all the way to the red shed. Please park & leave your phones behind in the car. This is an alcohol, smoke, vape, digital device, advice & judgement free space.

TIMING

Please arrive on-site no earlier than 5:15pm for a 5.30pm sharp start. We wrap by 8:30pm & invite you to join us for chai & a biscuit after circle. We depart by 9:00pm. Please eat a light meal before arrival.

BRING

Please bring:

• cushion to sit on

• headtorch

• water bottle

• sweet treat to share with Chai

REFUNDS

Within reason, refunds &/or date changes are not possible once payment has been made. You may however sell your ticket to another man who wishes to attend.

FIRST NATIONS WISDOM

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land we gather on. Sacred Djaara - Dja-Dja-Wurrung Country. Always was, always will be. On this Land the Djaara people performed age old ceremonies of celebration, initiation & renewal. We honour their living culture & deep connection to Country. Our deep respect to Elders past, present & emerging.

We honour ‘Djandak’ (Country) the sacred land itself & all the ancient Story & Songlines that live here. We honour ‘Murrup’ (Spirit) alive & well in the water, the birds, plants, animals, insects, earth & rocks. We honour ‘Martiinga kuli Murup’ (Djaara Ancestral Spirits) & the sacred places that surround & hold us safely. Lalgambuk (Mt. Franklin), Larne-ne-barramul (plains of the Emu), Larne-ne-barramul Yaluk (waterway of the Emu), Leanganook (Mt Alexander), Tarrangower (Maldon) & Kooroocheang (Smeaton Hill).

Ngaldurrong Yana (We Walk Together).

CONTACT

We are very much looking forward to these monthly circles in 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Brett Ellenport on 0414 827 556.

Heartfully,

🙏🏼

Gathering Men

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