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Mind-Ed

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:

[email protected]

13/08/2026

Last month, the R U OK? Day Van visited Margaret River, bringing free coffee, a sausage sizzle, and a chance for our community to slow down and connect. Alongside the team, local organisations including Headspace and 4 Families were there sharing information, resources and support, making it easier for people to know where to turn if they or someone they care about needs help.

Living in a regional community is something special. We look out for our neighbours, stop for a chat at the shops, wave as we drive past, and lend a hand when it's needed. Those everyday moments of connection matter more than we often realise.

R U OK? Day is a reminder that checking in doesn't need to be complicated.

First, check in with yourself. Ask yourself, 'How am I really doing?' If things don't feel quite right, remember that support is there for everyone, not just during difficult times.

Then, check in with someone else. Send a message. Pick up the phone. Grab a coffee together. Ask the question and take the time to listen.

A stronger community is built one conversation at a time. Thank you to everyone who helped bring the R U OK? Day Van to Margaret River and to the local services who continue showing up for our community every day.

💚 Because sometimes the simplest conversation can make the biggest difference.

12/08/2026

🌱 International Youth Day | 12 August 2026

Young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow. They are shaping our communities today.

On International Youth Day, we celebrate the ideas, resilience, creativity and compassion that young people bring to our schools, workplaces and communities. When young people are given opportunities to be heard, supported and involved, they create positive change that reaches far beyond themselves.

At Mind-Ed, we know that investing in young people means investing in the future wellbeing of our entire community. Whether it is through education, early intervention, strengthening mental health literacy or creating spaces where young people feel connected and valued, every conversation and every opportunity to participate matters.

This year's International Youth Day reminds us that meaningful change often starts close to home. By listening to young people, encouraging their ideas and working alongside them, we build stronger, more inclusive communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Today, let's celebrate the young people in our lives, not only for who they will become, but for the difference they are already making.

💚 Every young person deserves to feel heard, valued and supported.

11/08/2026

What would you do if someone opened up to you about their mental health?

Many of us have found ourselves in conversations where a friend, colleague, family member or community member is struggling. Knowing how to respond can make all the difference.

Join us for Accidental Counsellor Training, an accredited workshop designed to build your confidence in recognising signs of distress, having supportive conversations and connecting people with the help they need.

You'll learn practical skills to:

• Increase your mental health literacy
• Recognise signs of stress and psychological distress
• Initiate caring conversations with confidence
• Connect people with appropriate supports
• Look after your own wellbeing while supporting others

📅 Tuesday 3rd November
🕘 @ 9:15 am – 1:15 pm
📍 AMR Shire Council Chambers, Margaret River

Mind-Ed members receive a discount contact [email protected] for your code.

We also offer community scholarships to help remove financial barriers to attending. Get in touch to find out more.

🎟️ Book your place here:
https://events.humanitix.com/accidental-counsellor-nov-2026

For enquiries:
📧 [email protected]
📞 0448 760 737

06/08/2026

Community wellbeing doesn't happen in isolation.

Behind every training session, resource and community event we deliver is another layer of work that often goes unseen.

At Mind Ed, we spend time listening. We meet regularly with local service providers, health professionals, schools, local government, community organisations and frontline workers to understand what's happening across our region.

By participating in groups such as the Professional Liaison Team (PLT), homelessness networks and other collaborative forums, we stay informed about emerging community needs, changes in service demand and the challenges local people are experiencing.

These conversations are more than meetings.

They help us identify gaps in support, strengthen referral pathways, improve collaboration between services and ensure organisations have access to the most up-to-date information available.

They also help shape how we respond as an organisation. By understanding what our community needs, we can develop relevant training, create practical resources, build partnerships and advocate for initiatives that strengthen the wellbeing of people across the South West.

No single organisation can meet every need. But when services communicate, share knowledge and work together, we create a stronger, more connected support system for our community.

At Mind Ed, collaboration isn't just part of what we do. It's how we work.

Because when organisations work together, communities benefit.

05/08/2026

🏠 Homelessness Week | 3–9 August 2026

A safe place to call home is more than a roof over our heads. It provides stability, connection, dignity and the foundation for good mental health and wellbeing.

During Homelessness Week, we stand alongside individuals, families and young people across Australia who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This year's theme, Homelessness Action Now, is a reminder that homelessness is a challenge we can no longer afford to ignore.

Homelessness is often the result of many interconnected factors, including housing affordability, family and domestic violence, financial hardship, mental ill health, relationship breakdown, and other life circumstances. Behind every statistic is a person with their own story, strengths and hopes for the future.

At Mind-Ed, we believe that stronger, more connected communities are built when people know where to turn for support, feel safe to ask for help, and are met with compassion rather than judgement. While we are not a homelessness service, we know that mental health, social connection and stable housing are deeply connected.

By working together and strengthening local networks, we can help ensure people are connected to the right support at the right time.

This Homelessness Week, take a moment to learn more, challenge stigma, and consider how each of us can contribute to a community where everyone has the opportunity to feel safe, supported and at home.

If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity, support is available. Reaching out is a courageous first step.

04/08/2026

Supporting young people starts with informed, confident adults.

The conversations we have with children and young people about relationships, respect, identity and wellbeing can have a lasting impact. That's why ongoing learning for the adults around them is so important.

If you work in a school community, this free two-day Relationships & Sexuality Education (RSE) Professional Development workshop in Bunbury is a wonderful opportunity to build your confidence, strengthen your knowledge, and connect with practical, evidence-based resources that support students from Years 4–10.

Hosted by The RSE Project at Curtin University, the workshop is designed for teachers, school leaders, support staff, community health nurses and others working alongside young people.

📅 3–4 September 2026
📍The Lord Forrest Hotel, Bunbury

At Mind-Ed, we believe that prevention begins with education. When we invest in the knowledge and confidence of the people who support our children every day, we help create safer, healthier and more connected school communities. Together, these small steps contribute to stronger mental health and wellbeing across our South West community.
Applications close Monday 27 July

🔗 Register here:
https://events.humanitix.com/bunbury-relationships-and-sexuality-education-in-schools-2-day-pd

🔗 Learn more about The RSE Project:
https://rseproject.org.au/

30/07/2026

30 July | International Day of Friendship 💚

Friendship is one of the most powerful protective factors for our mental health and wellbeing.

Feeling connected to others can help reduce loneliness, build resilience, and remind us that we don't have to navigate life's challenges on our own. Sometimes, a simple conversation, a shared coffee, or a message asking, 'How are you?' can make a bigger difference than we realise.

International Day of Friendship is a reminder that strong communities are built through everyday acts of kindness, inclusion and connection. Every friendship has the power to create a greater sense of belonging, strengthen wellbeing, and help people feel seen, heard and supported.

At Mind-Ed, we know that meaningful connection is at the heart of good mental health. That's why we're passionate about bringing people together through education, community events, partnerships and by connecting our region with trusted local support.

Today, why not take a moment to:

💚 Reach out to a friend you haven't spoken to in a while.
💚 Invite someone for a walk or a coffee.
💚 Check in with a neighbour or colleague.
💚 Welcome someone new into your community.

Small moments of connection can have a lasting impact.

Together, we can create a more connected, compassionate and mentally healthy Augusta Margaret River community.

Tag someone you're grateful to call a friend and let them know they're appreciated. 💚

29/07/2026

Meet the people behind Mind-Ed 💚

When people think of Mind-Ed, they might picture a workshop, a social media post, or our website.

But behind every event, resource and community connection is a small team working every day to make mental health support easier to find, understand and access across the Augusta Margaret River region.

We're not a counselling service, and we're not a crisis service.

Instead, we work behind the scenes to connect the dots.

Every week we're speaking with local organisations, schools, health professionals, community groups and government agencies to understand what's happening in our region, identify gaps, and make sure people know where to turn for support.

We:
• Connect people with trusted local services.
• Promote mental health education and training opportunities.
• Build partnerships across the community.
• Develop practical resources that make navigating support easier.
• Visit schools, workplaces and community organisations to share information.
• Coordinate events that bring services and the community together.
• Advocate for local needs and help amplify community voices.
• Keep our local service directory up to date so support is easier to find.

A big part of our work happens quietly.

It's the phone calls, meetings, collaborations, emails, referrals, planning sessions, grant applications, website updates, conversations over coffee, and relationships built over time that help create a stronger, more connected community.

We believe no one organisation can improve mental health alone.

It takes all of us working together.

Thank you to every local service, volunteer, partner organisation, funding body and community member who shares our vision of a more connected and mentally healthy Augusta Margaret River region.

Together, we're making it easier for people to know where to turn, what's available, and how to access meaningful support.

That's what Mind-Ed is all about 💚

28/07/2026

A shared vision for the future of mental health in Western Australia 💚

The release of the Western Australian Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy 2026-2031 marks an important step towards creating a more connected, person-centred and prevention-focused mental health system for our state.

The Strategy recognises that good mental health is about more than treatment. It highlights the importance of early intervention, community connection, lived experience, culturally safe care, stronger local partnerships and improving access to support, particularly for regional communities.

For communities like Augusta Margaret River and the wider South West, this vision is especially meaningful. Living regionally can bring unique challenges when accessing mental health services, making collaboration, local knowledge and strong community networks more important than ever.

At Mind-Ed, we see our work reflected in many of the Strategy's priorities. Every local service we promote, every workshop we deliver, every community partnership we build and every conversation that helps someone find the right support contributes to a stronger, more connected mental health system.

While statewide strategies provide direction, meaningful change happens within our local communities. It happens when organisations work together, when people know where to turn for support, and when prevention, education and connection are valued alongside clinical care.

We look forward to continuing to work alongside our community and partners to help make mental health support easier to find, easier to access and more connected across the Augusta Margaret River region.

You can read more about the Strategy on the WA Mental Health Commission website💚

24/07/2026

Knowing where to turn for legal advice can make a real difference during life's challenging moments.

Whether you're navigating family matters, tenancy issues, workplace concerns, domestic or family violence, youth legal matters, or simply need legal information, there are trusted services available to support you.

South West Community Legal Centre
Free or low cost legal services for disadvantaged and vulnerable people across the South West.
📍 33 Tunbridge Street, Margaret River
🕘 Monday to Wednesday: 9:00am to 4:00pm
🕘 Thursday: 9:00am to 2:00pm
🌐 www.swclc.org.au

Justice of the Peace Signing Service
Free, no appointment required.
📍 Casual Office, Doctor's Surgery, 33 Tunbridge Street, Margaret River
🕚 Wednesdays, 11:00am to 1:00pm

Circle Green Community Legal
Low cost legal services, with fees that may be waived depending on your circumstances.
🕤 Monday to Thursday: 9:30am to 3:30pm
📞 (08) 6148 3636
🌐 www.circlegreen.org.au

Workplace Respect Project
Free and confidential legal support for workplace sexual harassment and discrimination.
🕘 Fridays: 9:00am to 2:00pm
📞 1800 999 727
🌐 www.circlegreen.org.au

Legal Aid WA
Free or low cost legal and social support services.
📞 1300 650 579
🌐 www.legalaid.wa.gov.au

Legal Yarn
Free legal information and referrals for First Nations people.
📞 1800 319 803

Infochat
Free online legal information.
🕘 Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 4:00pm
🌐 infochat.org.au

Youth Legal Service
Free legal advice and support for children and young people under 25 years of age in Western Australia.
🕘 Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 4:00pm (appointments required)
📞 (08) 9202 1688
🌐 www.youthlegalserviceinc.com.au

💚 At Mind-Ed, we're committed to connecting our community with trusted local services across the Augusta Margaret River region. We share resources like these to make it easier for people to know where to turn when they need support, more legal support services are on our website 💚

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