Friendship is a sheltering tree.Samuel Taylor Coleridge
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We are a not-for-profit charity evolving from the dreams of carers.
With the assistance of those who are as passionate about this venture as we are, we know we will succeed in fulfilling the Naradell dream. It is our intention to meet the need for high quality facilities providing accommodation in a rural setting and an urban activity hub. Both locations will offer a wide variety of activities and learning opportunities for those living with a mental health condition. Communication and co-operation can achieve greater results to benefit our participants which is why we have created the Naradell Information Centre (NIC). We are building a communication channel with other service providers and activity or training based organisations. |
We hope to make a positive difference by:
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Naradell Farm
A farm to be located in the Sunshine Coast region providing short-term or extended term accommodation, activities, education and social interaction.
The farm will also be open for day programs.
The farm will also be open for day programs.
Naradell Hub
A centre to be located in the urban area of the Sunshine Coast providing activities to suit a wide range of interests & physical abilities and the opportunity to acquire skills focused on gaining, or returning to employment. The Hub will also include a cafe (with a kitchen garden) providing training and work experience in hospitality, an open air acoustic performance area, a mini-theatre for movies and other entertainment and much more.
Naradell Information Centre
To provide improved awareness of services, activities and support available on the Sunshine Coast for people living with a mental illness, we are developing the Naradell Information Centre.
This service has already commenced with our monthly meetings and our website. We have "What's Happening in our Community" to keep you up-to-date with one-off workshops, forums, expos, conferences etc; "What's Happening at Naradell"; a special page for Carers; a page of Resources; special information about Suicide Prevention and Suicide Bereavement Support and a general information page.
Our website also has a database where you can conduct a search by area or by category listing various organisations/individuals and their services.
We hold Naradell Information Group meetings on the first Monday of each month at the Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre. Please note that these are usually not held in January or where the Monday is a public holiday. Precise information on the next Naradell Information Group meeting can be found on our "What's Happening at Naradell" page. All are welcome and we usually have an interesting Guest Speaker.
We are also aware of the need for personal contact in times of stress. This is particularly relevant with a person's initial exposure to mental health and all of its challenges. Because of this, our goal is to develop a physical presence for one-on-one meetings to do all we can to assist in seeking the most suitable support as everyone has different needs.
This service has already commenced with our monthly meetings and our website. We have "What's Happening in our Community" to keep you up-to-date with one-off workshops, forums, expos, conferences etc; "What's Happening at Naradell"; a special page for Carers; a page of Resources; special information about Suicide Prevention and Suicide Bereavement Support and a general information page.
Our website also has a database where you can conduct a search by area or by category listing various organisations/individuals and their services.
We hold Naradell Information Group meetings on the first Monday of each month at the Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre. Please note that these are usually not held in January or where the Monday is a public holiday. Precise information on the next Naradell Information Group meeting can be found on our "What's Happening at Naradell" page. All are welcome and we usually have an interesting Guest Speaker.
We are also aware of the need for personal contact in times of stress. This is particularly relevant with a person's initial exposure to mental health and all of its challenges. Because of this, our goal is to develop a physical presence for one-on-one meetings to do all we can to assist in seeking the most suitable support as everyone has different needs.
The People We Will Help
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The Carers in our group live and breathe the daily challenges faced by those they care for. Collectively, we have decades of experience and knowledge in regard to mental health and are therefore very much aware of the wide gap in support. To our knowledge, no other group or facility exists on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, focusing on mental health challenges as a full day activity centre with accommodation in a rural setting.
Similarly, no facility exists in the urban area providing a variety of activities to suit a wide range of interests and differing levels of fitness. Many of our activities will be designed to provide a sense of purpose and achievement. Both facilities will also provide training, education and career counselling opportunities aimed at assisting in commencement of employment, or return to employment. |
The facilities and activities provided at Naradell Farm and Naradell Hub will be designed to benefit those 18 years and over living with a mental health condition and who generally fall into the following main groups of mental disorders: Mood disorders (such as depression and bipolar) Anxiety disorders (including OCD) Psychotic disorders (such as schizophrenia) Trauma related disorders (such as post-traumatic stress disorder) |
The Camphill Movement
The Camphill movement was created in 1939 by Karl Konig, an Austrian paediatrician, who fled Germany during the Second World War with a group of Jewish students and settled in Scotland.
The radical difference of the new venture in Scotland was the emphasis on community both in a social and in a spiritual sense. Karl König was inspired by anthroposophy, a spiritual philosophy, mainly developed by Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. Anthroposophy is a human-oriented Christian philosophy. The name is based on two Greek words which mean ‘wisdom of the human being’, and reflects and speaks to the basic questions of humanity and nature. It is not an abstract theory but informs our practice and continues to inspire us.
The Camphill movement was created in 1939 by Karl Konig, an Austrian paediatrician, who fled Germany during the Second World War with a group of Jewish students and settled in Scotland.
The radical difference of the new venture in Scotland was the emphasis on community both in a social and in a spiritual sense. Karl König was inspired by anthroposophy, a spiritual philosophy, mainly developed by Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. Anthroposophy is a human-oriented Christian philosophy. The name is based on two Greek words which mean ‘wisdom of the human being’, and reflects and speaks to the basic questions of humanity and nature. It is not an abstract theory but informs our practice and continues to inspire us.
Newton Dee is a Camphill community in Aberdeen, Scotland. They offer a home, meaningful work and opportunities for personal development to adults with learning disabilities and other special needs. In all some 200 people live and work within the Newton Dee community. Around half have special needs. The others are mainly co-workers and their families.
Aberdeen's Camphill community is special because it was the first. There are now more than 100 villages in more than 20 countries across Europe, North America, Southern Africa and Asia.
Naradell's Vision
In many ways the Camphill philosophy reflects that of Naradell. The only real difference is that at Naradell our focus is on mental health.
At Newton Dee they provide training and supportive work environments where people can do more than just be entertained. They believe that work is an essential part of anyone's life. So whether it be a Baker, a Farmer, a Woodworker or something else - Newton Dee Camphill Community helps to support all community members to reach their fullest potential. This is all rounded out by a robust social, cultural and spiritual life.
Aberdeen's Camphill community is special because it was the first. There are now more than 100 villages in more than 20 countries across Europe, North America, Southern Africa and Asia.
Naradell's Vision
In many ways the Camphill philosophy reflects that of Naradell. The only real difference is that at Naradell our focus is on mental health.
At Newton Dee they provide training and supportive work environments where people can do more than just be entertained. They believe that work is an essential part of anyone's life. So whether it be a Baker, a Farmer, a Woodworker or something else - Newton Dee Camphill Community helps to support all community members to reach their fullest potential. This is all rounded out by a robust social, cultural and spiritual life.
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