Margaret River Soup Kitchen
The Margaret River Soup Kitchen, also known as “The Soupie” provides a low cost, nutritious meal two evenings a week. Every Monday and Wednesday from 5PM (until pots empty ~6:30PM) […]
The need for connection and finding your people – PODCAST
When moving to a new town or finding yourself home with children, finding connection and like minded people is more important than ever, however getting started can be daunting and exhausting.
Take time to use the empty seat – PODCAST
I came around the bend in our road where usually I only see kangaroos. There stood a young man with his thumb out. When I said where I was heading, he happily climbed in beside me. He wasn’t a neighbour. I asked him where had he come from? He told me he’d cut across the paddocks for a kilometre or so. This was his fastest route to get into town.
Social capital and connection – PODCAST
My wife and I moved to live in Burnside in early 2018. We didn’t know many people in the Margaret River area and we wondered if we’d feel isolated living in the middle of a forest. It seemed rude to intrude on people’s privacy. But I did anyway!
Sometimes it just takes a moment to change a life
“What’s the best thing to say to someone when they tell you they are having suicidal thoughts?” Libby Kustka
Lessons learned from two weeks at home
I recently had the pleasure and opportunity of being the stay-at-home parent for two weeks during the school holidays with my two children. My daughter is 8 and my son […]
Talking and listening builds resilience
You might have noticed that every fortnight the Mail includes an article that is contributed by members of Mindful Margaret River. We thought that maybe it’s time for us to explain why […]
Self compassion: One of the most valuable gifts you can give
For many people the Christmas and holiday season is the highlight of the year! Time off work and school, good weather, social events and general frivolity. However, for others it’s […]
Open the Gate to conversation
As a child, I grew up in an environment where we were encouraged to speak up. It was an emotional household with three women all traversing the challenges of life […]
