The current series of the The Social Developers Network (SDN) Podcasts consists of interviews with the NED Board.
Interviews are with:
The NED Foundation acknowledges the traditional custodians of this land and pays respects to the Elders past, present and emerging for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of the First Nations Peoples of Australia.The NED Foundation supports The Uluru Statement.
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Interviews are with:
Many aspects of the work of NED Foundation were discussed, and some agreed on. And of course we came to know each other even more.
The NED Board has an interest in encouraging and supporting the adoption of Restorative Practice in Australia. The founder of NED, Ned Iceton was instrumental in bringing the value of this work to the attention of the NED community.
The board has asked Mary Porter AM, to continue promoting and advancing knowledge of Restorative Practice in Australia and internationally.
We draw your attention to the work of the European Forum for Restorative Justice (EFRJ).
Their latest newsletter contains:
The EFRJ manages to deliver every year thanks to its extraordinary membership! It is unique from several aspects: because of the strong dedication of the members for social innovation, and their strive for more just relations; because of the rich diversity of the working contexts; and finally, because the especially active role members play in shaping the organisation’s activities and the broadening its professional horizon.
It brought together 139 professionals (policymakers, academics, service directors, practitioners) from 29 different countries across the globe.
We organised 3 events on arts and restorative justice. in 2023. The first one, on 10 March, a few days after the international women’s day, was in honour of women who experienced violence and injustice and found in restorative justice their way to move forward.
There is much more of interest in the newsletter. Read it online here.
"All humans are hardwired to connect. Just as we need food, shelter and clothing, human beings also need strong and meaningful relationships to thrive.
Restorative practice is an emerging social science that studies how to strengthen relationships between individuals as well as social connections within communities. Though new to the social sciences, restorative practice has deep roots within indigenous communities throughout the world."
- International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP) Europe
NED Foundation is looking for people whose values and goals align with ours. If you too have been asking ‘what does the world need now?’ and have come up with an idea for a project that will contribute to the evolution of transformational change, we would love to hear about it.
In 2019 NED supported Transition Towns Australia Inc to run a Convergence in Melbourne attended by 120 people from 56 local grassroots sustainability groups.
There were presentations from Sustain, Extinction Rebellion, School Strike 4 Climate, Darebin Council, Retrosuburbia, Beyond Zero Emissions, Transition Streets, Cohousing, New Economy Network Australia, Transition Darebin and Project Drawdown.
The theme was Networks for Action.
The conference she presented at was the 21st International Conference of the ISPS in Rotterdam, 28th August-1st September 2019.
The theme of the conference was "STRANGER IN THE CITY: The circular relationship between alienation and psychosis and the healing power of human reconnection".
The title of Barbara's presentation was : "Healing Power of Reconnection to the Earth".
In 2020 NED Foundation supported Amanda King in engaging an Impact Manager to assist in promoting her film, Where the Water Starts, which launched in 2021.
Amanda worked closely with Yuin Elder, Uncle Max Dulumunmun Harrison and Richard Swain, the Indigenous Ambassador, who holds an honorary role for the Invasive Species Council, to understand the issues relating to brumbies in Kosciuszko National Park. Both the environmental impacts and the way in which the issue affects the Aboriginal Community and their relationship with this site of significant spiritual significance have been considered The appeal they make is for a limit to be placed on brumbies in the park rather than to remove their presence entirely. The film supports the ongoing work of Richard Swain who continues to campaign.
What is The Social Developer's Network (SDN)?
The Social Developers' Network is a non-profit, free association of people with a commitment to personal and social development.
Social Developers meet at national and regional workshops, to contribute and share knowledge and experiences.
Between workshops Social Developers keep in touch in person, by phone and mail, and online.
In 1975 two long-standing friends, John Russell from Melbourne and Ned Iceton from Armidale organized a first workshop ...
NED Inc is a private foundation committed to Nurturing Evolutionary Development. We support people in community to make a meaningful contribution to Social Justice and Sustaining and Sustainable Ecologies.
OUR FOCUS
• Work collectively to build capacity to foster and support social change.
• Maximise our human potential at the individual and community levels.
• Improve linkages, mutual acceptance and co-operation.
• Promote and support Restorative and Regenerative Practices.
We are interested in projects that are:
• Relational (rather than transactional).
• Strengths and place–based.
• Regenerative and evolutionary.