Finding meaning and purpose in our lives
Why are we here? What is this all about? I don’t know about you, but I’m still waiting for the day I wake up in the morning with a clear […]
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.
Is it tough, being a bloke?
Dr Peter Durey is a Mindful Margaret River board members and volunteers on one of our taskforce teams. This short article is not intended to be provocative but instead stimulating, […]
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!
Margi Pride: LGBTQIA+ group arrive in style by Ashlee Heard and Ryan Stone
A chance meeting between self-proclaimed ‘soul friends’ Ashlee Heard and Ryan Stone has seen the formation of the region’s new LGBTQIA+ group and a growing number of events and programs to support the community and its allies.
See the world through youthful eyes – Andrea Gabriela Gaisa
“If you’re feeling blue, try painting yourself a different colour.” Hannah Cheatem, Age 8.* This quote fits very well with the theme of my current exhibition at the Cocoon Gallery […]
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 […]
Why your story matters
Once upon a time, in 2012, a lady in her early 40’s arrived in Australia with her husband and her mum. She came from a city about 3,745km away, arriving […]
Small town living: The good, and the not so good
When someone asks me where I come from, I always reply: “I come from a small town in the North-West of France”. I usually pause and then add: “but nowhere […]
Maintaining friendships on the move
I came to this area via Ireland. As I had lived in Victoria it was a long way round to get here – but I made it. Having our son, […]
