Speaker: Bruce Challenor
Bruce Challoner has extensive background, knowledge and expertise in understanding people and knowing what makes them tick, with a national and international profile as a seminar speaker.
Bruce helps people understand one another. His counselling, over forty years, has specialised in marriage and family issues, as well as stress, grief and trauma.
He served twenty years in the Royal Australian Navy (1965-1985), completing active service in Borneo and Vietnam. He transferred to the Fleet Air Arm in 1970 as aircrew and flew in helicopters in Anti-Submarine warfare and Search and Rescue. He left the Navy in 1985 to complete counselling training in USA.
Before becoming a consultant to businesses, Bruce was director of two counselling centres, then National Manager of Education and Training at Focus on the Family Australia.
Bruce wrote many new seminar programs, and developed training packages for business and community services, including Basic Counselling Skills; How To Lead a Group; Understanding Personality; Grief Management; Handling Stress and Beating Depression.
He was a communications consultant for companies around Australia on a range of personal management issues, such as Change Management, Team Building, Customer Relationships, Mediation, Critical Incident Support, Emotional Intelligence and Personnel Communication Strategies for both management and their staff.
Bruce has two children, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Note: Sadly, Bruce’s wife Margaret, of 52 years marriage, passed away on 28/01/2023. On behalf our men, our condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to Bruce and his family.
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And don’t forget the Our Popular Segments….
1) “Better to get it off your chest – Before you NICK-off tonight” 2) “If ya CAN, bring a CAN” (A can of food that is. This goes towards helping others)
Thanks, fella’s….. we’re looking forward to seeing you there.
Donations to help the group: Any amount is helpful! Account Name: Men’s Support Mission: Commonwealth Bank. BSB No: 06 3765 Account No: 1078 6889
Please add your name when you deposit so we can say thanks!
Speaker: Niv Neyland
Niv is a retired Safety Consultant by profession. He is a former member of Prison Fellowship State Council; Inaugural Chair of Friends of Dismas church for prison ex-inmates; Secretary of Men’s Support Mission; A former prison inmate; and has facilitated courses in two maximum-security prisons. Niv has also just written a book about his prison experience, called Finding Myself Inside. A prison story with a strong focus on forgiveness. Niv and his wife Heather, live happily in Sydenham Victoria. (Sadly, Niv is a Collingwood fan!! )
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Time: 7.30 pm Refreshments FIRST, then the Discussion/Sharing/Message – will follow)
And don’t forget the Our Popular Segments….
1) “Better to get it off your chest – Before you NICK-off tonight” 2) “If ya CAN, bring a CAN” (A can of food that is. This goes towards helping others)
Thanks, fella’s….. we’re looking forward to seeing you there.
Donations to help the group: Any amount is helpful! Account Name: Men’s Support Mission: Commonwealth Bank. BSB No: 06 3765 Account No: 1078 6889
Please add your name when you deposit so we can say thanks!
We’re Baaaaack…… First Meeting for 2023……….And BRING A MATE!
Date: NEXT TUESDAY 21st February 2023, 7.00pm
Where: BBQ SIZZLE….. at the Williamstown Beach BBQ’s – Next to the “Rotunda In Williamstown” – The Esplanade Williamstown
Note: If it’s raining – We’ll be meeting at the back of the church – 8 Electra St Williamstown
(Refreshments Included) – Then a short “WELCOME BACK” Reflection will follow)
Speaker: Nick Holod
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Checkout our Website ….
http://www.menssupportmission.org.au
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When a fellow human stumbles, And they need some help to stand;
Don’t ignore their circumstances, Offer them your outstretched hand.
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Time: 7.00pm Time: 7.00pm (BBQ FIRST – Then the Music & Short Reflection – will follow)
Cost For BBQ: $10 per head (Please see Nick/Niv/Sophie or one of the Leadership Team if this is a problem)
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU PLACE YOUR BOOKING FOR THIS EVENT ASAP – FOR CATERING PURPOSES.
PLEASE NOTE:
This will be a joint venture with the Ladies Fellowship.
Therefore, Ladies and Families are invited to this event.
Speaker: Ps Luis Brito (REMAR, Christian Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre)
REMAR Christian Drug and Alcohol Rehab is located just 93 km from Melbourne CBD in Nyora, South Gippsland. http://remaraustralia.org/
They receive people from places in Melbourne, Geelong, and regional Victoria, and are dedicated to helping those who have been marginalised by society.
Remar Australia (part of Remar International) provides long-term support and residential rehabilitation to people, who are struggling with drug and alcohol addictions.
As an organisation, we are passionate about seeing lives transformed and communities flourish.
We work primarily with individuals suffering with problems of addiction and provide a long-term residential rehabilitation centre where these individuals can turn their life around.
In addition to this work, we also raise funds for social development projects and ship humanitarian aid to South Africa, Swaziland and Mozambique.
Donations to help the group: Any amount is helpful! Account Name: Men’s Support Mission: Commonwealth Bank. BSB No: 06 3765 Account No: 1078 6889
Please add your name when you deposit so we can say thanks!
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Time: 7.30 pm Refreshments FIRST, then the Discussion/Sharing/Message – will follow)
And don’t forget the Our Popular Segments….
1) “Better to get it off your chest – Before you NICK-off tonight” 2) “If ya CAN, bring a CAN” (A can of food that is. This goes towards helping others)
Thanks, fella’s….. we’re looking forward to seeing you there.
Donations to help the group: Any amount is helpful! Account Name: Men’s Support Mission: Commonwealth Bank. BSB No: 06 3765 Account No: 1078 6889
Please add your name when you deposit so we can say thanks! Speaker: Steve Perera
Steve is an Operational Excellence Consultant by profession. He is a former member of Prison Fellowship State Council, and remains involved in promoting restorative justice systems within Victoria.
Steve recently retired from full-time business in Lean Sigma Institute, though still involved in various business pursuits.
His passion is in the alleviation of community trauma through initiatives in Social Impact, with past involvement in Rotary, CEDA and political affiliations.
Steve & Xiao live on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, and have three children who are living independently away from home. His story will impact you, so endeavour to attend this meeting.
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Time: 7.30 pm Refreshments FIRST, then the Discussion/Sharing/Message – will follow)
And don’t forget the Our Popular Segments….
1) “Better to get it off your chest – Before you NICK-off tonight” 2) “If ya CAN, bring a CAN” (A can of food that is. This goes towards helping others)
Thanks, fella’s….. we’re looking forward to seeing you there.
Donations to help the group: Any amount is helpful! Account Name: Men’s Support Mission: Commonwealth Bank. BSB No: 06 3765 Account No: 1078 6889
Please add your name when you deposit so we can say thanks!
Speaker: Nick Holod
Nick is a local western suburbs man from Williamstown. He has played both footy and cricket for Williamstown and captain & coached cricket teams in the west & north of Melbourne. He is married to Sophie and they have 3 grown children and 2 grandchildren. Nick works in the Disability Employment sector. He is also Pastor of the Williamstown Gospel Mission Church and in Leadership at the Men’s Support Mission. Nick has always embodied a “never give up” attitude throughout his schooling, sporting achievements and in supporting communities, including many years a volunteer with Prison Fellowship, visiting and running programs in prison/s. Nick has a passion for helping people and getting the best out of them, and has shared his faith locally, interstate, overseas, and continues to do this where and when he can.
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Time: 7.30 pm Refreshments FIRST, then the Discussion/Sharing/Message – will follow)
And don’t forget the Our Popular Segments….
1) “Better to get it off your chest – Before you NICK-off tonight” 2) “If ya CAN, bring a CAN” (A can of food that is. This goes towards helping others)
Thanks, fella’s….. we’re looking forward to seeing you there.
Donations to help the group: Any amount is helpful! Account Name: Men’s Support Mission: Commonwealth Bank. BSB No: 06 3765 Account No: 1078 6889
Please add your name when you deposit so we can say thanks!
Speaker: Niv Neyland
Niv is a retired Safety Consultant by profession. He is a former member of the Prison Fellowship State Council; Inaugural Chair of Friends of Dismas church for prison ex-inmates; Secretary of Men’s Support Mission; A former prison inmate; and has facilitated courses in two maximum-security prisons. Niv has also just written a book about his prison experience, called Finding Myself Inside: When a prison sentence becomes God’s gift of Love.The book has a strong focus on forgiveness. Niv and his wife Heather, live happily in Sydenham Victoria. (Sadly, Niv is a Collingwood fan!! Lost by a point!)
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Time: 7.30 pm Refreshments FIRST, then the Discussion/Sharing/Message – will follow)
And don’t forget the Our Popular Segments….
1) “Better to get it off your chest – Before you NICK-off tonight” 2) “If ya CAN, bring a CAN” (A can of food that is. This goes towards helping others)
Thanks, fella’s….. we’re looking forward to seeing you there.
Donations to help the group: Any amount is helpful! Account Name: Men’s Support Mission: Commonwealth Bank. BSB No: 06 3765 Account No: 1078 6889
Please add your name when you deposit so we can say thanks!
Speaker: Nick Holod
Nick is a local western suburbs man from Williamstown. He has played both footy and cricket for Williamstown and captain & coached cricket teams in the west & north of Melbourne. He is married to Sophie and they have 3 grown children and 2 grandchildren. Nick works in the Disability Employment sector. He is also Pastor of the Williamstown Gospel Mission Church and in Leadership at the Men’s Support Mission. Nick has always embodied a “never give up” attitude throughout his schooling, sporting achievements and in supporting communities, including many years a volunteer with Prison Fellowship, visiting and running programs in prison/s. Nick has a passion for helping people and getting the best out of them, and has shared his faith locally, interstate, overseas, and continues to do this where and when he can. ===========================================================================================
Time: 7.30 pm Refreshments FIRST, then the Discussion/Sharing/Message – will follow)
And don’t forget the Our Popular Segments….
1) “Better to get it off your chest – Before you NICK-off tonight” 2) “If ya CAN, bring a CAN” (A can of food that is. This goes towards helping others)
Thanks, fella’s….. we’re looking forward to seeing you there.
Donations to help the group: Any amount is helpful! Account Name: Men’s Support Mission: Commonwealth Bank. BSB No: 06 3765 Account No: 1078 6889
Please add your name when you deposit so we can say thanks!