NSW Missionary Re-Entry Retreat

 

Re-entry Retreat (RER) is for all cross-cultural workers in transition. 

Transition is a time to grieve and share the loss of leaving and to have reflection on & discussion about change and adjusting to life in Australia, not just for adults but for whole families There is an exciting concurrent program for school kids (5-12yrs) and teenagers (13-18yrs). One of the most encouraging things about this retreat is being with others who have gone through and understand the life of transitions, change and service in a cross-cultural setting. That is true for kids as well as adults, The other is having time with God to process things. This retreat offers you time alone with him (directed & un-directed) and time to talk with a facilitator, as well as time for fellowship with others. 

 

There is no correct time to come on RER. However, experience has shown us that it is usually most helpful at between 6-18 months after returning, but we recognise that for various reasons that is not always possible, so routinely accept people from 3-24 months after returning to Australia. If you are outside that wider time range, please contact the RER team at the email below to chat first before registering as we want to make sure it is going to be helpful for you. 
 
If you are a young adult (18-25yrs) we would also love to hear from you how we can best serve you as you assimilate back into life in Australia, and whether we can provide some separate sessions tailored to your needs. 
Most of the RER facilitator team have also been on the field as missionaries or as MKs (including the kids team leaders) 
 
Please note, there is no creche for pre-schoolers or infants. You will have to make your own arrangements for the care of any pre-school children / infants (eg. a grandparent or other carer coming in each day). Carers can book in for meals (extra cost), but there is no guarantee that separate accommodation will be available for them.  

 

Dates

 

Tuesday, 22 April to Friday, 25 April 2025 
Note that this is during NSW school holidays, and includes Anzac Day. 

Arrival after 4.30pm. Dinner is at 6pm  

Departure after lunch on Friday. 

 

Cost

GST Free

 

MI Members & Associates* 
Early bird prices (until Sun 16th Feb 2025)   
Adults:                                                    $569 
High school child:                                    $569 
Primary-age child (above age 5):            $449 
Pre-Schooler (3yrs +):                             $120 
Infant below 3 years:                               $0 

 

Prices from 17th Feb 2025: 
Adults:                                                    $619 
High school child:                                    $619 
Primary-age child (above age 5):            $499 
Pre-Schooler (3yrs +):                             $120 
Infant below 3 years:                               $0 

Non-MI Members & Associates 
No early bird prices for Non-MI Members & Associates 
Adults:                                                    $854 
High school child:                                    $854 
Primary-age child (above age 5):            $674 
Pre-Schooler (3yrs +):                             $150 
Infant below 3 years:                               $0 

 

We will do our best to accommodate requests for individual rooms for single adults, but please understand that rooms are limited, and we want to make space for as many participants as we are able. 

 

Pillows and doonas are provided on beds. Bring your own linen, or sets can be hired for $20pp. 

 

*MI Members/Associates - are individuals who are part of an organisation, church or ministry that is either a Member or an Associate of Missions Interlink, see here for the list. To join MI, click here. 
 

Registration

 

REGISTER HERE

 

To secure your place, please pay in full within 2 weeks of registration. 

 

Registrations close 31^st March 2025 unless the retreat is full before then. 

 

Late registration is subject to availability. 

 

Cancellation Policy

10% if cancelled before 16th Feb 2025

50% refund if cancelled before 31st March 2025.

No refund if cancelled from 1st April 2025 onwards.

This policy is strictly implemented.

 

Venue

 

CMS Conference Centre Katoomba 
8 Violet Street, Katoomba NSW 2780 

 

Contact

For more information contact Rod, our Administrator, via email at reentrynsw@missionsinterlink.org.au 

 

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