Canberra Jung Society

Last meeting:
Dr Kirstin Robertson-Gillam: "The Labyrinth as a Living Map of the Self" <Watch the video recording>  
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"

SPECIAL EVENT:

Dorothea Wojnar's Six-Week Dream Workshop Series

Six Sundays 17th, 24th, 31st May, and 7th, 14th, 21st June 2:00 - 4:30pm


at Vercoe Room, Wesley Uniting Church, 22 National Circuit, Forrest ACT
 

The dream is a little hidden door in the innermost and most secret recesses of the soul, opening into that cosmic night which was psyche long before there was any ego consciousness, and which will remain psyche no matter how far our ego-consciousness extends. For all ego-consciousness is isolated; because it separates and discriminates, it knows only particulars, and it sees only those that can be related to the ego.

Its essence is limitation, even though it reaches to the farthest nebulae among the stars. All consciousness separates; but in dreams we put on the likeness of that more universal, truer, more eternal man dwelling in the darkness of primordial night. There he is still the whole, and the whole is in him, indistinguishable from nature and bare of all egohood. It is from these all-uniting depths that the dream arises, be it never so childish, grotesque, and immoral.

C G Jung "The Meaning of Psychology for Modern Man" (1933). In CW 10: Civilization in Transition. pg. 304

The group will be facilitated by Dorothea Wojnar. Members of the group are encouraged to share their dreams and we will be using active imagination in working with the dreams. Please let Dorothea know if you are planning to attend.

Dorothea Wojnar is a Jungian Analyst, Counsellor and Psychotherapist in private practice. Dorothea has extensive experience as a group leader and therapist across a range of people and issues and has worked in both a public health facility as well as in private practice.

For further information, please contact Dorothea Wojnar on (0413) 245 835.

We meet before 2 pm for introductions and catch-up over a cuppa and snacks, prior to working on the dreams.

Cost: $75 for the series (or $15 for a session). We encourage participants to engage with the whole series if possible. Pay at the door by cash or credit card, or by TryBooking.

Friday 5th June 2026

Ross White Memorial Lecture:

"Carl Jung and Paradigm Change"

Robbie Tulip

at MacKillop Conference Centre, 50 Archibald St, Lyneham, ACT 2602 (and by Zoom)

Jung’s analytical psychology points toward new approaches in religion, cosmology and philosophy. Viewed through the lens of paradigm shift, as developed by Thomas Kuhn in The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, Jung’s worldview suggests an emerging synthesis between modern scientific knowledge and traditional religious spirituality. This presentation will explore the idea of global thinking, with particular focus on Gaia theory as a basis for planetary stability, alongside Jung’s approach to archetypal and mythological thought. It will argue that these perspectives can support the paradigm shift now required in climate policy.

Robbie Tulip manages the ANU Chaplaincy. He has interests in climate change, religion, music and mythology. He chairs the ACT Churches’ Council and Christians for an Ethical Society, and works with the Healthy Planet Action Coalition on climate policy advocacy. He runs a weekly Pop Jam at Smith’s Alternative. Robbie has presented annual lectures to the Canberra Jung Society for a number of years. His talks, available on the Society website, discuss Carl Jung’s approaches to cosmology, religion and spirituality, the temporal structure of the solar system, and a new interpretation of Leonardo’s Last Supper.

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.

Friday 3rd July 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.

Friday 7th August 2026

"Alchemy of the Soul: Integrating the Shadow Through Creative Expression"

Sophia Farrington

at MacKillop Conference Centre, 50 Archibald St, Lyneham ACT (and by Zoom)

Jungian psychology views challenging relationships as necessary catalysts for transformation, treating them as “alchemy of the soul” where the base metal of conflict is transmuted into the gold of self-awareness.

"What is your shadow trying to tell you, and how can you express it to find your true self?"

By using creative image-making—such as painting, drawing, or collage—individuals can externalise inner conflicts, integrate disowned shadow aspects, and move toward individuation and wholeness.

In this lecture Sophia Farrington will explore the Pheonix Journey using creative image making to integrate the shadow and consider questions such as:
* “What if your most challenging relationships are actually the secret ingredient to your personal transformation?"
* “Can painting, drawing, or collage help you integrate the disowned parts of yourself?"

Join us for "The Phoenix Journey" to learn how to turn inner conflict into self-awareness through art.

Sophia Farrington is a Clinical Psychologist and Art Therapist. Her interests include working with adult individuals and groups to facilitate creative image making to integrate the shadow, using art as a tool. She facilitates personal growth through provision of psychological therapy which explores unconscious material without being overwhelmed by it.

See Sophia's web site!

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 TryBookinga

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.

Friday 4th September 2026

“Unknowable Cosmic Reality: What is it and why is it important for Jungian Analysis?”

Sally Kingsland

at MacKillop Conference Centre, 50 Archibald St, Lyneham ACT (and by Zoom)

The spiritual aspect of Jung’s work lies to some degree in the collective shadow of Jungian Analysts, a direct inheritance from Jung’s ambivalent attempt to be taken seriously as a scientist. Although Jung knew God to exist (though not as traditionally conceived) he avoided reference to the reality of God in his published papers. This presentation will explore the concept of the Infinite, the mystery that lies beyond comprehension or explanation, and its vital relevance to Jungian analytic practice, particularly in reference to the concept of the Self.

Sally Kingsland is a Jungian psychotherapist and spiritual director with a private practice in Lyneham. She works with adults and also offers sandplay. Having been on an explicit path of psychospiritual development for over 25 years Sally has connections to and experience with a number of spiritual traditions. She has two Masters of Public Health and has undertaken training with the Australian and NZ Association of Psychotherapists. Sally is a Candidate in training with the Australian and NZ Society of Jungian Analysts (ANZSJA).

See Sally's web site!

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 TryBookinga

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 3217, Manuka, ACT 2603, Australia