Individual and Group Supervision

Bill balances this contemplative heart space ministry with a long history as a community nurse working mostly with people experiencing homelessness. He acknowledges the central role of supervision for himself over the years as being the reason he was able to grow and experience much satisfaction in both ministries.

He feels called to support others in their own journey as a supervisor himself.

She was born and raised in Ireland and moved to Australia in 1978. She is married with four adult children and seven grandchildren. She lives in Melbourne.

Teresa has a background in nursing and midwifery, and since taking out her MASD, has been involved in teaching and supervising students in formation to be spiritual directors and Givers of The Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola. Teresa finds this work most life-giving and it has become very much a part of her own spiritual journey.

Nicole is a member of the Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea (ISMAPNG) formed in 2011. She was a member of the leadership team for the former Melbourne Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy, 2006-2011. She has over 45 years of experience working with adults and children in a range of settings including: education, palliative care, health, counselling/play therapy, refugee camps, development, safeguarding, spirituality and private practice.

Nicole values the place of supervision in her own professional practice. Gaining further insight into herself and exploring ethical issues have assisted her in encountering the people in her ministry. She remains committed to supervision and is passionate about offering both individual and group supervision that facilitates a deepening of insight and transformation. One of the delights of supervision has been encouraging the use of imagery, story, song and scripture as a way of deepening and expanding reflection on experience.

Clare was appointed Director of Heart of Life from January 2022. She graduated from the Siloam Program in 2013 and has been involved in spiritual direction and managed two retreat centres since then. Clare is a professional supervisor, and in a spirit of collaboration between institutions, Clare works with students studying with the University of Divinity’s Professional Supervision Program.

Clare has held leadership roles in the corporate world as well as in large and small not-for-profit organisations. She considers herself extremely blessed to be working for the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (at Heart of Life) together with the rest of the Heart of Life team, in service of those who are seeking to nurture their personal spirituality and pastoral skills for the benefit of others.

Joan is keen to foster interior freedom through her work as a Uniting Church minister and working as Head of Faith & Development at World Vision Australia. She is a spiritual director, professional supervisor and retreat leader with a passion for spiritual formation. She is an energetic, passionate contemplative who enjoys practising the presence of God in the midst of adventure. She is married to David and they share a house with their three young adult children. She has a dog called Kai who takes her for walks, a garden full of flowers and vegetables, and her happy place is swimming in the ocean.