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This week at Holy Spirit, we value self-discipline. This is often seen as the ability to do what you know you should do, when you should do it, whether or not you feel like it. Self-discipline can be witnessed when we are able to control impulsive behaviours and take responsibility for our actions. During this time of Lent, we encourage children to be conscious of their behaviour and endeavour to do the right thing.


This week's feature story is 100% COMMUNITY with twenty-one year old Michaela from Alice Springs.

Twenty-one year-old Michaela is helping to build a social enterprise for people with chronic illnesses at The Purple House in Alice Springs. Featured in Project Compassion 2014, the First Australian-run Wellbeing Program, uses its profits to connect and care for dialysis patients who are far from home.

As a Purple House trainee, Michaela completed a Certificate IV in business management. She was also recently promoted from administration trainee to permanent employee, working on The Wellbeing Program.

The young Alywarr woman cares for patients as they receive dialysis and helps them to feel at home and remain hopeful during treatment. Patients in turn pass on traditional knowledge to Michaela.

The program is run by the Western Desert Nganampa Walytja Palyantjaku Tjutaku Aboriginal Corporation, with support from Caritas Australia.

First Australians are twice as likely to experience chronic kidney disease, and four times more likely to die from it than other Australians*.

With the help of staff like Michaela, the Aboriginal-controlled service gives patients the opportunity to stay connected with their culture. They do this through traditional healing practices and income-generating activities, such as making bush balms and soaps.

Profits are invested back into supporting patients receiving remote care and help to get people on dialysis back on country.

In addition to completing her studies, Michaela has obtained a driver’s licence, is building her leadership skills running workshops solo.

“Hope means having something to look forward to. I enjoy building relationships with the patients and learning from them. If we keep our culture alive we can feel strong.”

Next Friday night, a number Year 5 and 6 students will be presenting Stations of the Cross. Rehearsals are well underway to ensure everyone is ready for the night. The students are putting in a wonderful effort and are to be commended for their enthusiasm and positive attitude. We look forward to seeing you all there.