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We’re a community-driven organisation in Margaret River supporting mental health promotion, workshops, and education.

Our mission is to build prevention, connection, and wellbeing across the region by linking people with local services. Mindful Margaret River is an association of volunteers, Mental Health Professionals, Mindful Margaret River works with local services, community groups and individuals to respond to community requests for mental wellbeing training, facilitated discussions in workplaces, awareness raising, and supporting community groups to build their wellbeing literacy. Mindful Margaret River does not provide clinical mental health services to individuals and does not seek to replicate or replace any existing services. In essence, Mindful Margaret River is a local, sustainable, community response focused on supporting and building social capital in the Shire of Augusta Margaret River. To find out more or become a part of our volunteer taskforce, visit out website at:

mindfulmargaretriver.org.au

or email us at:

info@mindfulmargaretriver.org.au

17/11/2025

👥 Trans Awareness Week (November 13–19) 🌈

This week, we at we stand in solidarity with the trans and gender-diverse community across the South West. It’s a time to listen, learn and uplift.

Trans Awareness Week is about shining a light on the experiences of trans and gender-diverse people, acknowledging both the progress made and the work still ahead of us. We’re committed to:

* Creating safe, inclusive spaces where every person can be seen and heard.
* Supporting local services that centre trans health, wellbeing and identity.
* Advancing understanding and allyship within families, schools and our wider community.

If you or someone you know is seeking support, please reach out:

📞 Lifeline 13 11 14
🌐 TransFolk of WA – transfolkofwa.org
💚 Mind-Ed Regional Support – (local contact/details)

Let’s use this week not just to raise awareness—but to take action: learn a new term, correct a misconception, open a respectful conversation, and create genuine connection.

13/11/2025

🌿 Parenting & Family Support in Margaret River and Beyond

Parenting can be rewarding, messy, and everything in between — but you don’t have to do it alone.
We’ve gathered a few trusted supports for parents, carers, and families across WA:

🧡 ReachOut
An online, anonymous and confidential service for young people and parents.
Find information, peer-support and referral tools — 24/7.
🔗 reachout.com.au

👶 Raising Kids – Services Australia
Payments, services and practical help with the cost of raising children.
Information on childcare, support for teenagers, and family assistance.
🔗 servicesaustralia.gov.au/raisingkids

📞 Ngala Parenting Line WA
Free, confidential advice from qualified parenting consultants.
🕐 8am–8pm, 7 days a week
📱 1800 111 546
🔗 ngala.com.au

💬 Families Relationship Advice Line
Help with strengthening family relationships and support through separation.
🕐 8am–8pm Mon–Fri, 10am–4pm Sat
📱 1800 050 321
🔗 familyrelationships.gov.au

🌱 Triple P – Positive Parenting Program
Stay calm under pressure, build stronger relationships, and feel confident in your parenting.
Free, self-paced online courses for parents and carers of all ages and stages.
🔗 triplep-parenting.net.au

💚 At Mind-Ed, we’re proud to highlight services that support families and strengthen our community. If you or someone you know needs a hand, these organisations are here to help — judgement-free and close to home.

📍 Learn more local supports: mind-ed.org.au

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12/11/2025

FRIDAYS are Pantry Day! 🥕🍎

Every Friday between 10:30 am and 12 pm, the wonderful team at the Margaret River Community Pantry open their doors to welcome locals for fresh fruit and veggies, dry staples, dairy, and frozen meat.

The Pantry runs entirely through community generosity — donations can be dropped off Thursdays 9–11 am and Fridays 10:30am and 12pm, with home-grown produce especially appreciated. 🌿

Everyone is welcome. There’s a suggested donation of $10 to help with operational costs, but their motto says it all:

“Receive what you need, give what you can.”

Mind-Ed is proud to share this local initiative and thank the Pantry’s volunteers for the compassion and care they bring to our community each week 💚

📍 41 Clarke Road, Margaret River, WA 6285
Find out more: margaretrivercommunitypantry.org.au/pantry-day

11/11/2025

🌿 You are not alone in grief 🌿

Grief looks different for everyone, and it’s okay to reach out for support. Here are some services available right now:

💜 Griefline – Free, 24/7 support
☎️ 1300 845 745

💜 Lifeline – Confidential counselling, 24/7
☎️ 13 11 14 | Text 0477 13 11 14

💜 13 YARN – Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, 24/7
☎️ 13 92 76

💜 Red Nose Grief and Loss – Free, 24/7 grief support
☎️ 1300 308 307

💜 Lion Heart Camp for Kids – Support for bereaved children and families
☎️ 0481 199 758

✨ For more information on age-appropriate ways to talk with children about grief, and additional resources, visit:
[mindfulmargaretriver.org.au/support/grief-and-loss](https://mindfulmargaretriver.org.au/support/grief-and-loss)

💜 You don’t have to navigate this journey alone.

06/11/2025

Free + Low-Cost Mental Health Support 🧠💚
If you or someone you know needs support, here are trusted local and regional services you can reach out to:

🌿 OSECA Better Health
Clinical mental health care coordination + counselling.
☎️ 1300 680 431 | ✉️ busselton@oseca.com.au

oseca.com.au

🧩 Headspace Margaret River
Free mental health support for young people (12–25 yrs).
🕒 Tue 11 am–7 pm | Wed–Fri 8:30 am–4:30 pm
☎️ (08) 6164 0680 | headspace.org.au

💬 South West Counselling Margaret River
Counselling for individuals, families + children.
Issues: anxiety, relationships, trauma, grief, family violence + more.
📍33 Tunbridge St | ☎️ (08) 9754 2052 | ✉️ admin@swcounselling.org.au

Cost based on personal circumstances.

🏥 Community Adult Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Margaret River
Free mental health assessment, treatment + care coordination.
📍18 Fearn Ave | ☎️ (08) 9753 6400 | Mon–Fri 9 am–4 pm

👵🏼 Older Adult Mental Health (WACHS)
Free service for people 65+ | assessment + treatment.
Based in Busselton with outreach to Margaret River.
☎️ (08) 9753 6400 | Mon–Fri 9 am–4 pm

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More supports listed on our website.

05/11/2025

Need a hand? 💚
Here are some trusted local and regional services offering free or low-cost financial support in the South West:

🔹 Rural West
Free financial counselling for small businesses and primary producers.
☎️ 1800 612 004
✉️ Dean.bavich@ruralwest.com.au

🔹 Tax Help – Margaret River Community Centre
Free assistance with simple tax returns for incomes under $60,000.
☎️ (08) 9757 3200
✉️ bookings@mrcc.com.au

📅 Available August – October by appointment

🔹 National Debt Helpline
Free confidential advice on managing debt and financial hardship.
☎️ 1800 007 007

💛 You don’t have to do this alone — reach out, support is here.
More local services 👉 on our website in the links under support.

04/11/2025

Small conversations. Big impact 💬

We recently ran our Accidental Counsellor workshop at the Lions Shed in Margaret River, bringing together volunteers, community members, and local leaders to learn practical tools for supporting others in tough moments.

These sessions help build confidence to recognise warning signs, start compassionate conversations, and connect people to the right support — skills that can truly change lives.

A heartfelt thank you to the Margaret River Lions Shed team for opening your doors and creating such a welcoming space for learning and connection. Your commitment to community wellbeing shines through everything you do 💚

If you or someone you know needs support:

• Lifeline 13 11 14 (24/7)
• Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 (24/7)
• QLife 1800 184 527 (3pm–midnight AEDT)
• Find local supports on our website & more events, workshops

01/11/2025

🌿 Margaret River ICAMHS Community Engagement Session

South West Infant, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (SW ICAMHS) provides specialist mental health support for young people (0–17 yrs) and their families experiencing moderate to severe challenges.

As part of service development, SW ICAMHS is introducing an Acute Care Response Team (ACRT) — designed to provide timely, community-based support for children who can be safely cared for close to home.

Join us to learn more about the planned ACRT and share your feedback. Your voice helps shape how support looks in our region. 💬

📅 When: Tuesday 11 November 2025
🕦 Time: 11:30 am – 1 pm
📍 Where: The MR HEART, 47 Wallcliffe Road, Margaret River

30/10/2025

Talk. Ask. Listen. Connect. 💬

Last week we ran our Accidental Counsellor training at the Community Resource Centre Augusta — a full house of locals, service workers, and community members learning how to have life-saving conversations.

These workshops build confidence to recognise when someone is struggling, ask the right questions, and connect them with support early.
Because often, it’s the everyday conversations that make the biggest difference.

A huge thank you to the incredible Community Resource Centre Augusta team for hosting us, and to everyone who showed up with open hearts and a willingness to learn. Your participation helps strengthen our whole community 💚

If you or someone you know needs support:
• Lifeline 13 11 14 (24/7)
• Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 (24/7)
• QLife 1800 184 527 (3pm–midnight AEDT)
• Find local supports on our website

29/10/2025

Need legal support? You’re not alone ⚖️

Here are four trusted services supporting our South West community:

🌿 South West Community Legal Centre
Free or low-cost legal help for people across the South West region.
☎️ 1800 999 727 | (08) 9791 3206
🕒 Mon–Wed 9 am–4 pm | Thu 9 am–3 pm | Fri 9 am–2 pm
swclc.org.au

💼 Circle Green Community Legal
State-wide service assisting people facing disadvantage to access legal advice (employment, tenancy, migration + more).
☎️ (08) 6148 3636 | Mon–Fri 9 am–4 pm
circlegreen.org.au

👩‍⚖️ Women’s Legal Service WA
Free legal assistance for women across Western Australia.
☎️ 1800 625 122 | ✉️ info@wlsa.org.au
| Mon–Fri 9 am–5 pm
wlswa.org.au

🖊️ Justice of the Peace Signing Service – Margaret River
Free document-signing service — no appointment needed.
📍 Margaret River Community Centre, 33 Tunbridge Street
🕒 Wednesdays 11 am–1 pm

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Find more supports on our website.

28/10/2025

🌿 Spotlight on the Margaret River Community Centre

The Margaret River Community Centre is the beating heart of our town — a place where connection, care, and community come together every day 💚

Led by Lydell Huntly and her incredible team, the Centre provides vital services and initiatives that support locals of all ages, including:

🥣 The Soup Kitchen – offering nourishing meals and a friendly place to connect
🏡 Staying in Place – helping older residents remain independent at home
⚖️ Justice of the Peace – assisting with essential documents
🫶 Plus a range of onsite community services, from counselling and emergency relief to early childhood programs and arts initiatives.

A huge thank you to Lydell and everyone at MRCC for the compassion, energy, and heart you bring to our community every single day.

Your work truly makes Margaret River a more connected and caring place 💚

📍 33 Tunbridge St, Margaret River
🌐 www.mrcc.com.au

📞 (08) 9757 3200

23/10/2025

Behind every Mind-Ed initiative is a group of passionate locals who care deeply about the wellbeing of our community. Our volunteer Board brings together a wealth of experience in mental health, community development, education, business, and lived experience — guiding the direction of our work with heart and purpose.

Their leadership helps ensure that Mind-Ed continues to grow as a trusted, inclusive space for prevention, education, and connection across the Augusta–Margaret River region.

We’re so grateful for their ongoing commitment, thoughtful decision-making, and genuine care for the people we serve.

Thank you to our Board — your vision and dedication make everything we do possible 💚

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Margaret River, WA
6285

Website

https://mind-ed.org.au/

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