A Path To Follow

20/12/2025

My favourite part of Christmas, apart from being with my boys and family, is the gift of giving and trying to minimise the commercial chaos that ends largely in wastage.

This year our home made bon bons will contain a number (no bad jokes...) and a hat. Each number coincides with one of these practical gifts (wrapped in shopping bags) which people can then swap amongst themselves. 🎁

At a time of year I find difficult, concentrating on these positive behaviours really helps me.

What do you love about this time of year or what helps you survive it?

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15/12/2025

We are super stoked to introduce you to Jaime and

The sixth child provides urgent material aid, cultural and indigenous outreach, social justice advocacy and educational tools to kids doing it tough.

We thank them for the Xmas goodies for some of our young people and are really happy to be supporting with their gift wrapping currently at Myer in Fountain Gate.

If you are near by, drop in and see how well I can wrap a gift, while making a small donation to .

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11/12/2025

Today I completed my first feature presentation within my BNI chapter in Moorabbin.

I got some great feedback, I know there are aspects I would change for the next one, but mostly I am really proud of myself and just glad it is over.

This presentation has consumed me; for over two weeks I have not been able to fully divert my attention to other work.

The me of 6 years ago would have been slightly nervous, but revel in the thought of engaging my colleagues in training. The me of today had some strong parts of influence, with very creative lies to get out of doing it. I am actually a little surprised I didn't succumb to their power.

Thank you to the visitors who came today to support me and my new chapter mates for helping me feel more comfortable.

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06/12/2025

There are a few difficult but essential learnings I have experienced so far and this is one of them.

With family, at work and within the community; please understand your truth is just that, your truth.

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04/12/2025

Are you interested in seeing how we went this year?

Take a look at our annual report
https://apathtofollow.com.au/resources/blog/

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03/12/2025

Awesome donation cards for a special gift?

Sure, we got you.

Order here and thank you🙏
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25/11/2025

Until our supporter, who held this fundraiser for us on FB, I wasn't aware we had actually been approved as a not for profit you could raise money for. So, now we all know.

A massive thank you to this supporter, for her ongoing support, both financially and emotionally, during our journey.

If you so wish to do some fundraising for us (or any other worthy causes) on FB, follow the below link and type in our name. We are grateful for your consideration. 💙👣👌

https://www.facebook.com/fundraiser/with_presence/create_dialog/?default_beneficiary_type=charity&source=bookmark_hub

24/11/2025

18/11/2025

We adore our space in the Ormond Arcade.

As the majority of the support we provide is in community, we want to offer the space to share with our community partners.

Very reasonable rates, lovely natural light filled small group/consulting space with an adjoining office/kitchen.

Open to single sessions through to multiple days. Accessible day, night and weekends.

DM us to come and have a browse.

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13/11/2025

At the start of October I pushed myself straight through to the other side of my comfort zone; applied and was accepted as the Chapter Not For Profit for in Moorabbin.

A Path To Follow needs a community who can support it, practically and financially, to achieve its vision of community supporting each other in their wellbeing journeys.

Wow; I have been blown away by both the support of my new network, wider BNI members and my courage to sit in, at times, sob inducing discomfort to move us closer to our vision.

Between BNI and you, I never, ever forget those of you who walk beside me to make our dream a reality, we raised $3145 at the walkathon! That is equivalent to a whole year of fortnightly one to one sessions for a young person.

From the bottom of my heart 💙. Thank you.

P.S. Sophie and I will be spinning the wheel next week to see who lands the complimentary facial voucher with

12/11/2025

Struggling with sleep?

SANE is hosting a webinar about Rest and Recovery, and how trauma, stress, and anxiety can affect sleep. Better still, they will cover what you can do about it.

When life feels heavy or your mind won’t switch off, sleep is often the first thing to go.

Associate Professor Melinda Jackson will unpack:

- How sleep and mental health affect each other
- What happens in your brain when you’re sleep-deprived
- How much sleep most adults need - and why you might need more during stressful times
- Practical, evidence-based strategies to improve your sleep
- When to seek extra support from a GP
- Reassurance that sleep struggles are common - and that small changes can make a big difference.

There’ll also be time for live Q&A, and the conversation will continue on the Forums afterwards.

Register via 🔗link in comments 🔗

12/11/2025

Let’s support body confidence in our teens. 😁

Join our Raising BodyKind Teens event with Danni Rowlands, from the Butterfly Foundation, for an informative seminar offering practical strategies to support positive body image in young people.

Learn about:
• the power of positive role modelling
• reducing appearance talk
• language around food and bodies
• what to do if concerned
• encouraging healthy behaviours in relation to eating and exercise

📅 Wednesday 19 November, 7pm–8.30pm
💻 Online
💵 Cost: $11 (including booking fee)

👉 Bookings: https://brnw.ch/21wXp5V