Explore New Ideas ..... Make a Difference!
The oases Studies in Integrative and Transformative Learning
for Personal, Social
and Global Wellbeing.
Join a ‘community of learners’ who come together to share in the experience of collaborative learning, dialogue, and self- reflection.
In oases we are pursuing an organic integration of the aesthetic, the spiritual, the ecological and the social as a response to the various predicaments within which we seem to find ourselves at present across the spheres of our lives.
The accredited oases Masters Degree in Integrative and Transformative Studies supports and facilitates integrative and transformational learning for the practice of personal, social and global wellbeing.
What people say .....
A post graduate course course outside the usual offerings!
Lisa Moore Year 2
"In 2009 I started with oases and was very excited as I had been looking for a post graduate course that was outside the usual offerings. Right from the first session I was challenged to think, and my learning journey began.
Now at the end of the 1st year I can see transformation is occurring and my life is more integrated. Before my life was rather bitty where separate parts of the whole that is the work, study, home, creative & social lives competed with one another.
While I'm not completely there I have found that my work, study and creative lives are better integrated and I've released some of the blockages to do that. I can't wait to see what the next two years brings."
A Sonnet for now
Participant work 2006
(to be read out loud and slowly)
Here, is a space where,
Life stage, age and gender
Are noticed not implored,
Where new borders are created and old boundaries explored,
Where cutting honesty disarms us
And given gentleness delights
As we struggle in excitement
Late and long into the night.
Hear – the oases of this, our yearning,
As answers become questions
And questions quiver in our light.
And here, we will not tip toe lightly
Nor hide from horror or delight.
Why am I doing oases?
Charmaine Chew Year 2
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"Learning about the world beyond simplified equations and labeled truths. |
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Learning for the sake of living. |
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Participating and contributing to a forum for thought, discussion and ideas, rather than focusing on finding the 'correct' answers. |
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To cultivate 'conscious thinking' and 'conscious doing'. " |
Why choose this program?
A unique learning approach that focuses on important questions and issues. Allows you to bring your experiences into the educational process. Integrates four major fields of study: aesthetics, the social, the ecological and the spiritual. Encourages you to participate with others in conversation and dialogue. It values cultural diversity, multiple ways of knowing, and a reflective and innovative learning community. Supports you to facilitate personal, organizational and social transformation. Enables reflecting on and practising learning as a meaningful, life-changing experience. Encourages you to participate with others in conversation and dialogue. Integrates knowledge beyond the confines of traditional disciplines to provide education for a changing world. Recognizes different leadership is required in uncertain and critical times and supports leading differently.
oases is enjoyable .....
David Buller Year 2
"oases is the most enjoyable thing I've become involved in for years. The people are quite varied in background and experience. Very open minded and they are often engaged in society in constructive and rich ways. We all learn together, the Graduate School lacks the hierarchical formality and market driven ethos of too much of the learning machinery that predominates in Australia in what passes for higher education.
oases is a collaboration that is replicated in a few institutions around the world. Still oases links with the vital parts of education in remote and urban Australian settings.
oases is not for seekers after the status quo but rather for those engaged in a transition to a just,sustainable and participatory future."
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this course really about?
This course is about taking responsibility for deepening and using our wisdom, knowledge and skills in responding to the situations in which we find ourselves, our organisations and our society.
What is different about the oases Masters Course?
This course is a process of discovery that is part of the journey of life and is not separate from the other aspects of your life.
How is the course structured?
The oases Masters Course is accredited and part-time, with leaving points after one year (Grad Cert), two years (Grad Dip) and on completion of the Masters degree.
What are the attendance requirements?
Attendance is part-time with monthly two or three day workshops on a combination of week days weekend days.
What are the entrance requirements?
We accept participants principally for their personal qualities, passion for learning and opportunity to put into practice what they learn. Participants will normally have a university degree and several years work experience.
These requirements may alter if the applicant can demonstrate sufficient aptitude and motivation alongside relevant work experience and previous personal/professional development.
Explore new ideas ..... make a difference!
Dr Cristina Neesham
"I believe oases has offered me the ideal opportunity to explore new ideas and make a difference in my life and the life of others. "
The number of course positions are limited so please act now.
Complete the Application Form or Contact Us for further information.
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Telephone:
Dr. Jacques Boulet 03 9819 3239
Dr. Tricia Hiley 0412 312 881
Chris Lloyd 0438 309 371
Administration 03 9819 3502
