Forge & Anchor Alliance

19/03/2026

Come down for a coffee and a yarn

Friday Morning!!

You can catch me down at Cusack Lane Bridge from 8-11:30am .

Rocky from will be down for just a couple of hours if you need a chat!

We have had a couple of amazing community members, Megan & Michael who have both put forward some $$ for coffees! So if you are in need, come down and see me! X

15/03/2026

Data is not always exciting, but it does tell a story.

This month, our community found balance — equal parts conversation and movement. Time spent talking, connecting, and supporting each other, alongside time spent getting outside and moving together.

Both matter. Both make a difference.

How have you been finding your balance lately?

12/03/2026

Thank you Laid Back Water Deliveries and Shot Box Cafe for our new tent. To all of those who are supporting this journey thank you. You are helping us to help others. It takes a village!

11/03/2026

Down at Payne Bridge until noon come on down for a Yarn and a Shot Box Cafe

10/03/2026

International Women's Day is a day for reflection, celebration and intention setting.

Jane Sylvia McLaren attended an inspiring event hosted by Mayoress Ali Raven bringing together inspirational women from across Logan to share their successes their challenges and their dreams for the future.

We all shared a vision for a world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that is diverse equitable and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated.

Together we can forge equality.
Honey Button House KWP Studios Flagstone Jimboomba Wellness Centre Shot Box Cafe Wonday Coffee Mundoolun Community Centre Bowerbird Equestrian Centre RAISE Counselling and Therapy All I.T. Solutions QLD Beaudesert Boxing Club @

08/03/2026

Great night at mundoolun community centre

07/03/2026

Movement as Medicine: Building Mental Resilience Through Community

Mental health is often discussed in terms of therapy, medication, or personal coping strategies. While these supports are important, another powerful element is sometimes overlooked — movement.

Physical activity can play a major role in supporting emotional wellbeing, reducing stress, and helping people process difficult experiences. At Forge & Anchor Alliance, we combine movement with community support to help individuals build resilience and reconnect with themselves.

Our approach includes:

Yoga – helping regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, and reconnect with the body.
Boxing – building discipline, focus, and confidence while providing a healthy outlet for energy and emotion.
Self-defence – developing awareness, boundaries, and personal empowerment.

But the most powerful part of this journey is community.

Training in a supportive environment allows people to encourage one another, celebrate progress, and build meaningful connections. For those who have experienced isolation or stress, that sense of belonging can be transformative.

At Forge & Anchor Alliance, we believe resilience grows when people move, learn, and support each other.

Together we can build stronger individuals and stronger communities.

Comment below: What forms of movement help you manage stress or support your mental health?

05/03/2026

Mental health recovery isn’t something anyone should have to face alone. At Forge & Anchor Alliance, we believe that strength is built through community, movement, and support.
Our approach combines practices like yoga, boxing, and self-defence with trauma-informed resilience training. Each of these tools helps people reconnect with their bodies, build confidence, and develop practical skills for managing stress and adversity.

Yoga helps calm the nervous system and restore balance.
Boxing builds confidence, discipline, and controlled power.
Self-defence teaches awareness, boundaries, and personal safety.

But the most powerful part of the journey is connection.
When people train together, learn together, and support each other, something powerful happens. Isolation begins to fade. Confidence grows. People realise they are stronger than they thought.

Forge & Anchor Alliance is about creating a network where people feel supported as they develop both mental and physical resilience.
Because strength is forged through challenge — and stability comes from having something solid to anchor to.

If you're passionate about mental health, resilience, and building stronger communities, we invite you to be part of the journey.

Comment below: What practices help you stay mentally strong during difficult times?

19/02/2026

You never know people's stories. Be kind... Be present...

17/02/2026

With 20+ years in education and 30+ years of yoga practice, Jane brings deep knowledge, lived experience, and a trauma-informed, inclusive approach to every class.

At Forge & Anchor Alliance, her teaching reflects our principles — building strength (Forge) while creating steadiness and safety (Anchor). With a focus on alignment, spinal health, and accessibility, she supports every body to move with confidence.

🌅 Join Jane for Sunrise Yoga at 5:30am Mondays & Wednesdays at Inara Yoga Jimboomba Wellness Centre — a grounded, energising way to begin your day. https://www.jimboombawellness.au/

Follow the link for private, small-group sessions or to create a specialised workshop to cater to your individual needs. https://www.forgeandanchor.org/book-online

Move with awareness. Build resilience. Stay anchored.

14/02/2026

Mundoolun Community Centre is hosting its first "Come Dine with Us" for 2026 on Sunday, 8th March.

This beautiful initiative is all about breaking down isolation, creating meaningful face-to-face connections, and rebuilding the strong social ties that help communities thrive.

At Forge & Anchor Alliance, we’re proud to support events that reflect shared values of belonging, purpose, and genuine community connection.

Ready to pull up a chair?

Click on the link below to purchase your tickets for only $7!

https://events.humanitix.com/come-dine-with-us-5u9r63vd

The Mundoolun Community Centre invites you to our “Come Dine With Us” community dinner, created to bring neighbours together and strengthen social connection.