MANDY LAMKIN is an experienced program developer and facilitator in
   mindfulness meditation and reflective practice. She has also taught various
   aspects of personal development, its related areas and skills (including various
   forms of meditation, creative expression, acting, art and spiritual development)
   for more than 23 years.

   Mandy has facilitated courses in meditation for various groups including private organisations, 
   Community Health Centres, Area Health Services, and government agencies. She also
   designs and delivers workshop and online programs in ethics, philanthropy, reflective practice,
   stress management, life balance and client relations for the corporate sector. She is sought as
   a trainer by therapists and other health care workers who wish to use the Mindfulness
   techniques in their work with clients and for self care.

She also works with both professional and amateur golfers in refining mental focus and other aspects of their game.

Mandy developed and for three-and-a-half years ran a popular retreat program in Mindfulness for the Quest for Life Foundation. She also devised and facilitated a Mindfulness-based relaxation program for the Kathleen York House residential rehabilitation program in Sydney for women recovering from substance abuse and comorbidity. She gave a presentation on this innovative program at a international conference sponsored by NSW Health and the National Mental Health Strategy. 

Mandy has a diploma in counselling/applied psychology (ACAP) and is an accredited personal/professional coach. She is a specialised counsellor in the area of psycho-spiritual dysfunction. 

Having travelled regularly to Nepal and India since 1991 where she has undertaken intensive meditation instruction and personal retreats, Mandy continues her study of Mindfulness in both Mahayana and Theravada traditions under the guidance of revered Buddhist masters. 

Mandy is President of The Tara Project Australia, a Buddhist non-profit organisation with humanitarian projects in Australia, India and Nepal. In Australia she was a member of the Advisory Group on Faith Communities for the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation, and has been successfully nominated for inclusion in the 2010 edition of Who's Who of Australian Women.  

In 1992 Mandy co-founded the Australian Institute of Tibetan Healing Practices, and in 1996 was Chair of Sydney Events for a one-week tour by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

MINDFULNESS TRAINING in ORGANISATIONS & VENUES by Mandy include:

Leichhardt Women's Community Health Centre         The Quest For Life Centre

South East Area Health Service        Kathleen York House        WEA Sydney       The Ankali Project

Department of Community Services (Child Protection Services)       The Financial Planning Association of Australia