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A non-profit organisation, which aims to provide a contact for people interested in the psychological insights of Carl Gustav Jung. Through monthly meetings, workshops, other activities and our library, we seek to help people to understand their own inner journey and the world today - from a Jungian perspective. We normally meet at 7:30 for 8:00 pm on the first Friday of each month at MacKillop House Conference Centre, 50 Archibald Street, Lyneham (See map). .       Last meeting:           Theodora Volti: "Parallels Between Carl Jung and Fritz Perls' Life and Work":  <Watch the video recording>            Note: Sound on this video is not good, but you can see a PDF file of Theodora's slideshow here!           See the "Archives" and the "Resources" menus to the left.      Latest Publication:            John Gillam's "Decoding Antiquity Vol. 5: A Strategic Workbook for Leaders Building Organizations That Last"   Our Next Meeting: Walking the Psyche: "The Labyrinth as a Living Map of the Self" [Celebrating World Labyrinth Day]     from 7:30pm Dr Kirstin Robertson-Gillam at MacKillop House, 50 Archibald St, Lyneham, ACT (and by Zoom)   See the website for World Labyrinth Day! The labyrinth is one of humanity's oldest symbols, and, each year, we have celebrated World Labyrinth Day (This year, Saturday 2nd May) with an Dr Kirstin's introductory talk on Friday evening and a Saturday excursion to one of Canberra’s outdoor labyrinths. Kirstin will talk about Jung’s connection with labyrinths, tracing the labyrinth's journey from Bronze Age carvings and the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur through to the great medieval pilgrimage labyrinths of Europe - and into the consulting room of the modern psyche. The labyrinth, it turns out, is a remarkably precise map of individuation: the winding, unavoidable process by which we become who we truly are. Along the way, we encounter the Persona, the Shadow, and the still point at the centre that Jung called the Self. Whether you have walked a labyrinth or simply felt that your own path has been taking more turns than expected, this talk offers a fresh and grounding perspective on the journey inward. We gather at MacKillop Conference Centre from 7:30pm for music and cuppa and chat and library.  Guest Speaker is at 8pm for an hour or so.  Then we break for supper, and resume for discussion and questions, finishing by 10pm. The presentation on Friday night will be followed on Saturday at 12 noon with a walk around the gardens and the labyrinth at the Australian Centre For Christianity and Culture, 15 Blackall Street, Barton ACT 2600. Cost $10.  Picnic lunch is provided.  RSVP:  Jeanne: (0406) 375 670. Dr Kirstin Robertson-Gillam completed a psychology major in her BA degree along with ethnomusicology and musicology majors at the University of New England. She then did a number of higher degrees at Western Sydney University: a Master Counselling; a Master of Arts (Hons); and, a PhD. Her PhD focused on reducing depression in mid to later life by participating in a community choir therapy program to reduce depression in mid to later life. You can contact Kirstin directly: Phone: 0409 533 466 Email:  kirstinrg@bigpond.com Cost for attendance (at MacKillop House): Jung Soc members free Guests $20 (Seniors / Concession $15) Pay cash at the door, or bank transfer or by credit card via TryBooking. Cost for on-line access: Jung Soc. members free (We'll send you a link), Guests $10 Pay by bank transfer or by credit card via TryBooking. We meet from 7:30pm for tea and coffee and snacks, music, discussion and library. The Guest Speaker's presentation is at 8pm for an hour or so, then we break for supper, then we resume for questions and discussion, finishing by 10pm. Zoom Special Event - a Walk in the Labyrinth! Saturday 2nd May 2026: World Labyrinth Day!          12 noon - 1:30 pm "Walking the Psyche: The Labyrinth as a Living Map of the Self" [Celebrating World Labyrinth Day] Led by Dr Kirstin Robertson-Gillam at the Labyrinth of the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, 15 Blackall St, Barton, ACT On Saturday morning 2nd May, we have the opportunity to walk the full-sized labyrinth, laid out in the grounds of the Australian Centre for Christianity & Culture in Barton. The labyrinth is one of humanity's oldest symbols, and, each year, we have celebrated World Labyrinth Day (This year, Saturday 2nd May) with an excursion to one of Canberra’s outdoor labyrinths. The previous night (Friday 1st May) we will have had a talk from Dr Kirstin about Jung’s connection with labyrinths. Her talk will trace the labyrinth's journey from Bronze Age carvings and the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur through to the great medieval pilgrimage labyrinths of Europe - and into the consulting room of the modern psyche. The labyrinth, it turns out, is a remarkably precise map of individuation: the winding, unavoidable process by which we become who we truly are. Along the way, we encounter the Persona, the Shadow, and the still point at the centre that Jung called the Self. Whether you have walked a labyrinth or simply felt that your own path has been taking more turns than expected, this experience offers a fresh and grounding perspective on the journey inward. Time: 12 noon - 1:30 pm, for an introductory talk by Dr Kirstin, a picnic lunch, and a meditative walk around the labyrinth. Place: The labyrinth at the Australian Centre For Christianity And Culture, 15 Blackall Street, Barton ACT 2600. Picnic Lunch is provided! Cost: $10: Pay by cash, bank transfer, credit card, or TryBooking. RSVP: Jeanne James  (0406) 375 670 This is an open-eyed walking meditation.   Details of the site        Dr Kirstin Robertson-Gillam completed a psychology major in her BA degree along with ethnomusicology and musicology majors at the University of New England. She then did a number of higher degrees at Western Sydney University: a Master Counselling; a Master of Arts (Hons); and, a PhD. Her PhD focused on reducing depression in mid to later life by participating in a community choir therapy program to reduce depression in mid to later life. You can contact Kirstin directly: Phone: (0409) 533 466 Email: kirstinrg@bigpond.com Web: www.kirstinrg.com Cost for participation (at the ACCC Labyrinth, Barton): $10 Pay at the time by cash or credit card, or by TryBooking Friday 5th June 2026 "Civilisation in Transition: Jung's Warning and the Work of Renewal" John A. Gillam at MacKillop Conference Centre, 50 Archibald St, Lyneham, ACT 2602 (and by Zoom) Something has shifted in the world, and most of us can feel it - a fracturing of shared meaning, a hardening of divisions, a sense that the institutions and certainties we relied on are no longer holding. Carl Jung saw this coming. In "Civilization in Transition", he argued that civilisations do not collapse from the outside first; they lose their psychological coherence from within, long before the outward signs of failure become visible. In this talk, John Gillam draws on Jung's diagnosis - and on his own work tracing the recurring arc by which civilisations fragment and renew - to ask what our present moment actually requires of us, and where genuine renewal, as distinct from mere change, has always begun. If you have been looking for a framework that goes deeper than the daily news cycle, this evening is for you. John Gillam, a retired librarian and former technology innovations officer at the National Library of Australia, contributed to cost reduction initiatives by helping to implement an online national shared bibliographic database for publications. His expertise extended to assisting in the development of the Australian national satellite system over a decade, eventually earning him the position of European Manager for a leading Australian telecommunications company. The latter part of his career was focused on Freedom of Information processing and contributing to government efforts in analysing foreign interference in Australia’s democratic systems. In "retirement", John continues to actively engage with the ever-evolving landscape of information dissemination through various media, publications, and the internet. John's recent books include: * "Decoding Disinformation: Untangling the Web of Deception" * "Decoding Antiquity Vol. 1: Challenging the Ancient Astronaut Myth" * "Decoding Antiquity Vol. 2: Translating Ancient Texts" * *Decoding Antiquity Vol 3: Twilight of Antiquity" * "Decoding Antiquity Vol 4: "Building Civilizations - The Role of Empires" * "Decoding Antiquity Vol 5: "Resilience 2050 - A Strategic Workbook for Leaders Building Organizations That Last" * "NATO's Evolution", * "ChatGPT Unleashed: Power Prompting and Content Creation" * "ChatGPT for Beginners of All Ages" * White Paper: "COP26 Outcomes: Code Red for Humanity" ... and he's still thinking, researching and writing ... Cost for attendance (at MacKillop House): Jung Soc members free Guests $20 (Seniors / Concession $15) Pay cash at the door, or bank transfer or by credit card via TryBooking. Cost for on-line access: Jung Soc. members free (We'll send you a link), Guests $10 Pay by bank transfer or by credit card via TryBooking. We meet from 7:30pm for tea and coffee and snacks, music, discussion and library. The Guest Speaker's presentation is at 8pm for an hour or so, then we break for supper, then we resume for questions and discussion, finishing by 10pm. Canberra Jung Society Cost:   * Monthly Friday meetings:  Free for members!       * For non-members, at the door: $20 or $15 Seniors/Concession.       * For non-members, Zoom on-line access: $10.   * Special Events (eg workshops):       * Costs are specific to those events.   * Annual Membership entitles members to:         * attend our 10 meetings at no cost,         * receive two newsletters per year, and         * share access to our extensive library.      Cost for membership for a full year is $75 (or $60 concession), to be paid in March each year,       * Pay at the door, or by bank transfer, or with credit card at TryBooking. Disclaimer: The Canberra Jung Society Inc. does not endorse and is not to be held responsible for the content of any lecture or advertisement, nor is any information or advice a substitute for professional counselling and therapy. If you believe that we have inadvertently breached any copyright provision, please let us know and we will immediately rectify the matter.   Everyone is welcome.  We normally meet at 7:30pm on the first Friday each month for music and coffee and chat, Guest Speaker at 8pm, break for supper around 9pm, resume for questions and discussion until 10pm. Location: Usually at MacKillop House, 50 Archibald St, Lyneham, ACT.                 *** Please check the website for any changes to date/time and locaton of events *** Web:   www.CanberraJungSociety.org.au Email:  CanberraJungSociety@yahoo.com  Postal: PO Box 82, Belconnen, ACT 2612, Australia