Reflecting on Culture, Legacy, and Future Initiatives: Highlights of Ruben Centre’s October Meeting

On October 31st, Ruben Centre project leaders gathered for their monthly meeting—a gathering marked by reflection, updates, and a vision for the future. The session, led by the Centre’s director, Br. Frank O'Shea OAM, provided staff with insights into the Centre's culture, celebrated its legacy, and laid out exciting plans for the upcoming silver jubilee celebrations.

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Celebrating Ubuntu and Looking Ahead: Ruben Centre’s September Meeting Highlights

On 26th September, Ruben Centre held its monthly staff meeting, led by Director Br. Frank O'Shea, focusing on the African philosophy of Ubuntu – "humanity towards others." Br. Frank emphasized that true leadership brings out the best in others and is rooted in justice, moral courage, and peace. He reminded the team that everyone leads at different times in life, and effective leadership inspires collective growth.

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ERFA's 2024 Immersion: Into The Heart

On the 9th and 10th of September 2024, a group of nine Australian educators, led by Ann Rebgetz, ERFA board member and Principal of St James College, Brisbane, toured Ruben Centre in Mukuru kwa Ruben. She was joined by teachers from her institution, as well as St. Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace, Nudgee College, and St. Pius IX. This visit provided a unique opportunity for the educators to learn about our organization’s history, transformative projects, and its profound impact on the local community.

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Change: June Centre Meeting

“I will be leaving Ruben Centre as of 1st July 2024 to return to Australia. I am not stepping down as Director; rather, I am trying out a new administration. I am still the Director, but we do not need me to be here on the ground for things to run,” said Br. Frank O’Shea OAM as 17 project leaders gathered for the June monthly Centre meeting.

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Monthly Centre Meeting: Ruben Centre’s Path Forward

On May 16th, 2024, Ruben Centre convened its monthly center meeting under the leadership of Director Br. Frank O'Shea. The meeting brought together nineteen staff leaders representing various projects, including Health, Education, Advocacy and Networking, Social Economic Empowerment Through Education, and Organizational Capacity.

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The One Stop Shop

If anyone randomly walked through Ruben Centre's gates on July 22, 2023, they would double-check their calendar to confirm whether it was the weekend due to the myriad activities and the great number of people involved.

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