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Melbourne Maori Healing Seminar at Camberwell Health and Healing Centre Maori Healing Seminar – Melbourne Saturday 13th August 2011 – presented by Wikitoria Oman The Healing Waananga – origins, whakapapa (genealogy), the gift from the ancient ones Who we are, our connection, our soul purpose, our relationship to healing Disease – why we get unwell Introduction to Traditional Maori Bodywork – Romiromi and Mirimiri and related areas Cellular Memory Working within the Whatumanawa – its mission and its relationship to Mauri (life force) and Wairua (spirit) • Working in Safety – Kaupare,Takutaku (ancient prayer, its purpose and dynamics) • Working in Neutrality –Wai (sea water) • Kawe mate (traditional process for lost babies) • Hands on demonstration of Romiromi • Body alignment, sequences and haemata (pressure points) • Extraneous energy – how to identify and release Traditional Maori Healing, based on the work of the late Papa Hohepa De La Mere, is an ancient and powerful modality for healing in this Millennium, especially for those wanting to work on a deeper level with their patients. All Bodyworkers, anyone interested in the indigenous healing arts, Hauora (Health and Wellness) and Spiritual development are welcome to attend. This will be the first in a series of workshops presented by Wikitoria in Traditional Maori Healing. WELCOME – NAU MAI HAERE MAI ! Venue – Camberwell Health and Healing 766 Riversdale rd, Camberwell Date – Saturday 13th August (2pm – 5pm) Cost – $ 35 (payment on the day) Bookings – wikiromi@gmail.com Limited places are available on Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th for private consultation with Wikitoria to experience a Traditional Maori Romiromi

Multicultural Website with listings of numerous Multicultural Organisations based in Australia and Globally - very informative website with excellent links. Established by the Vic State Library.

MISSION STATEMENT The kaupapa for Marae Melbourne is to establish turangawaewae for our people in Melbourne through the guiding principles of our tipuna/tupuna: Mana Maori | Aroha | Respect | Accountability | Excellence. THE LOGO The black skyline represents Melbourne. The koru represents the heartbeat and lifeblood of New Zealander's living in Melbourne. The word 'Marae' represents all that we associate with marae - our home / turangawaewae / tikanga. The word 'Melbourne' signifies the place we call home.

Maori Women Supporting each other in thier communities, Informing and resourcing information of services available. Monthly excusions to promote and ascertain cultural awareness amongst other Indigenous and Ethnic Womens. Every Wednesday 10.30am to 12.30pm.

As many of our members live with the diversity of cultures it has given them the opportunity of sharing cultural aspirations, virtually we all share the same in cultural aspirations the only thing that makes us different is our reo (language) and our hanga (facial appearance). We are a non-profitable organization, no joining fees, non performing roopu, only whakangahau (entertaining), on sale of taonga Maori organization. Annual event: Every Sunday preceding the 6 of February or after if 6 falls on a Thursday or Friday.