Returned home to Alice on Friday following my two week ‘reconnaissance mission’ in Darwin at Parliament House to a very wet and delightfully green oasis. The weekend continued with its wild weather – water-logged bigger trees crashing all over – roads, fences and some people’s homes. The Todd River is flowing strongly and higher than I’ve seen it for years. Some comments from people suggest they’re ‘over’ the rain and looking forward to the sunshine returning.
The team from Fountainhead Retreat were also in town over the weekend outreaching the Fountainhead model (see home page link) so a series of presentations held on Saturday morning had over 20 local professionals, providers and consumers in attendance. Many thanks to Carol and Wayne for being here, making new connections and bring the model into Central Australia.
Alice Springs Mardi Gras dance party on Saturday night was a fantastic event attended by many older and newer residents and visitors. Congratulations to the organisers including NTAHC who braved the conditions and hosted a grand event.
Back into the working week – very busy with private practice and headspace, meetings, facilitating a session at the launch tomorrow of the Gay Men, Lesbians and Dementia paper with guest speaker former Alice Springs activist and resident Dr. Jo Harrison, Business At Sunset with the local Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday at Desert Knowledge, early morning presentation with Ifor Ffwoks-Williams on Thursday….and the week just gets busier.
