Kairos Prison Ministry Australia KPMA Kairos Prison Ministry

Kairos Prison Ministry Australia (KPMA) Kairos Prison Ministry Australia a Company Limited by Guarantee a DGR and i. TEC registered not-for-profit charity ABN 55 081 496 175 Changing Hearts. Transforming Lives. Impacting the World.

KPMA or simply Kairos: Ø operates within an International Affiliation and Licence Agreement with Kairos Prison Ministry International Inc. (KPMI), signed in July 2004 Ø is overseen by a Board of experienced men and women who maintain the integrity and commitment to the fundamental principles and methods of the Kairos ministry Ø State Councils and local Regional Committees are accountable for the consistent, high quality delivery of local programs Changing Hearts. Transforming Lives. Impacting the World.

Kairos is: Ø an interdenominational Christian ministry reaching out to incarcerated individuals, their families and those who work with them; to bring sustainable meaning and hope in the place of loneliness, isolation and despair Ø a Greek word meaning in "God's Special Time" indicating an opportunity to reconsider life choices Changing Hearts. Transforming Lives. Impacting the World.

Kairos is: Ø a mission in our own back yards Ø Christian in nature, although no religious affiliation is necessary to be a participant Ø accomplished through three distinct yet interdependent programs, Kairos Inside; Kairos Outside and Kairos Torch (Inside and Outside programs are run separately for men and women) Changing Hearts. Transforming Lives. Impacting the World.

Kairos Inside (KI): Ø operates in men's and women's prisons around Australia Ø is a 40 hour program over 3 -5 days inside prisons Ø presents the possibility of a more functional life through supportive, compassionate and nonjudgmental interactions and role modeling Ø is followed up by weekly, fortnightly or monthly meetings Changing Hearts. Transforming Lives. Impacting the World.

Kairos Outside for Women or Men: (KOW/KOM) Ø is a weekend retreat hosted by volunteers for female or male (separate programs) family members and supporters of people in prison or who have been in prison Ø is open to family members 18 years and over Ø guests are encouraged to attend by the inmate who has undertaken the short course inside Ø provides a supportive community of other women or men who understand their situation Ø is followed up with regular reunions Changing Hearts. Transforming Lives. Impacting the World.

Kairos Torch is a program that: Ø reaches out to juvenile offenders, offering unconditional acceptance Ø encourages young offenders to realise their potential Ø helps them to learn what life can be like in a loving, caring and trusting community Ø promotes participation in the long-term mentoring process Changing Hearts. Transforming Lives. Impacting the World.

Kairos Volunteers: Ø undertake intensive training before they are selected to be on a team Ø provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where guests can interact with others without shame Ø allow guests to experience unconditional love and support as they meet others who understand their situation Ø include Chaplains who are available to support both team members and guests Changing Hearts. Transforming Lives. Impacting the World.

Kairos is not glamorous It works in places where no-one is looking but is effective because it brings meaning and purpose, and a vision of what is possible as the foundation for a journey of a transformed life Kairos changes are sustainable Programs in Australia and overseas provide proven outcomes in stopping the cycle of repeat offending, thus positively impacting families and communities Kairos is affecting the next generation Children see adult family members modeling a new life without crime, they too are encouraged to consider their choices Kairos is helping save society money Every person not returning to prison saves the community at least $75, 000 from non-custodial care Changing Hearts. Transforming Lives. Impacting the World.

How can you help? Prayer – covering all Kairos activities, our volunteers and our guests Agape – is the type of love that offers unconditional, unqualified giving, such as writing letters, baking biscuits, signing up on a prayer roster, attending a closing ceremony Donations – partner with Kairos by a regular or one-off monetary gift. Donations over $2 are tax deductible so please advise if you wish to have a tax receipt issued Changing Hearts. Transforming Lives. Impacting the World.

Information regarding Kairos, prayer vigils, course dates, locations and more is available at the KPMA website: www. kairos. org. au Kairos makes a difference Kairos brings Love, Acceptance and Forgiveness