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The Sacred Nest

Nourishing minds at home through carer wellbeing workshops, wholefood nutrition education and sensory-based polyvagal therapies.

We offer an integrated approach for persons managing stress, anxiety and associated conditions - to balance the nervous system and improve wellbeing. With lived-experience as a carer, we offer support programs for NDIS clients and host a monthly Carer Wellbeing Circle and regular Carer Workshops. Our evidence-based therapies focus on Polyvagal interventions, including: Acoustic Vagus Nerve Stimulation (Safe and Sound Protocol), Multisensory Brain-Body Integration (Focus Program), Gut-friendly Nutrition, Stillness Meditation and Therapeutic Touch. Services are claimable for self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants.

22/10/2025

As National nutrition week comes to an end.... remember....

"From market to meal, every choice is a chance to love what you eat."

Fall in love with food shopping, enjoy the process, and make every meal a little celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients.

Visit our 'Love food shopping' resource for inspo: https://buff.ly/FFuYKa1

17/10/2025

It was a wonderful gathering on Wednesday for our Carers Week Wellbeing Morning at . Thank you to for the grant to make this possible. We gathered over morning tea and presented a workshop on lifestyle factors that can improve wellbeing through good food and nutrition, gut health and centering practices like meditation. We looked at how these help us through understanding how the vagus nerve works and how it helps us to connect with others. We ended the morning with a Stillness meditation session to take into the rest of day !

09/10/2025

As a carer and a nutritionist, I am so excited that next week, 2 of my passions will both be in the spotlight....

National Carers Week & National Nutrition Week

What a combination!

Nourishing food is such an important part of caring for others - but sadly, it is often underestimated in our modern culture.

Look out for more posts as the week unfolds...

07/10/2025

I am so grateful for the opportunity to share my knowledge and lived-experience with an amazing group of carers thanks to a bi-annual grant from the City of Moonee Valley. During this pilot of the 'Replenished for Care' program, we gathered for 6 weeks on a Wednesday for 2-hours of connection and learning over morning tea, followed by a short meditation before returning home.

Each week, a different wellbeing topic was presented, with the intention of helping carers to become more centred, resilient and empowered. We explored the concept of Polyvagal Theory and what makes us feel safe, and how this can impact the people we are caring for. Each carer learned about 8 of the body's senses and how they impact our wellbeing and sense of safety, becoming more aware of their own unique triggers and preferences. This knowledge was used to consider what a sensory safe space would look like for them if they created one at home. All of this was tied back to the Vagus Nerve and its important role in the body, particularly when coping with chronic stress.

The topic that generated the most discussion for this group was on the digestive system and how the health of the gut can impact mood and mental wellbeing through the gut-brain connection. This connection is largely possible due to the Vagus Nerve once again, as it connects to various digestive organs and to the gut's own network of nerves, the Enteric Nervous System. It was so rewarding to see everyone engaged, motivated and empowered as we explored the research on food quality and diet patterns on mental wellbeing through the valuable work of the Deakin Food and Mood Centre.

I am so looking forward to growing this program to include more and more carers - and in-turn the person(s) they care for.

27/09/2025

Thanks to Carer's Victoria, this event is being run free of charge in Ascot Vale. Limited spaces still available!

18/07/2025

Do you know a carer who needs this? Maybe it's you.

17/07/2025

13/07/2025

NEW start Date - Wednesday 13th August ... 5 weeks to go and spaces are filling... 7 spots left!

09/07/2025

I am so grateful to be running my carer wellbeing program, 'Replenished for Care', thanks to the support of Moonee Valley City Council. The program starts on Wednesday 13th August and runs for 6 weeks. Each workop is 2 hours duration and combines time for carer connection, relaxation and morning tea alongside education on topics that will help you to become a more balanced, healthy and resilient carer. You will learn to develop skills in self-care through a variety of centering practices that we explore in each session, as well as scientific knowledge on the vagus nerve, polyvagal theory, sensory processing and gut health and how they relate to you as a carer. Join me.... Limited to 10 spaces so get in quick!

30/07/2024

I just finished this wonderful course by the Deakin University Food & Mood Centre.... I highly recommend it for everyone..... but especially for those living with or caring for people with depression and other mental health concerns. A limited access version is available for free or it can be purchased for CPD points.

Explore the science behind nutrition and mental health to understand the link between your mood and what you eat with this online course from Deakin University.

27/05/2024

We are now taking bookings for the school holidays. Contact us to find out more about the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and how it can help you and/or your child to regulate emotions and reduce anxiety.

12/05/2024

A picture says a thousand words…and this one says it with so much cuteness.
Enjoy this day with the person who cares for you and the people you care for.

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The Sacred Nest Story

A nest is a beautiful symbol of nurturing, patience and love. The Sacred Nest was built with this in mind - and in honour of nature - to create a calming, inner city haven from the over-stimulation of our modern environment. The Sacred Nest offers visitors a special place to achieve the peace and balance required for their own healthy nest - the family nest, the friendship nest and most importantly - the inner nest.

Our modern environment affects us in many ways - our mood, health, energy levels and posture. But perhaps the most important influence is on the development of children. The aim of The Sacred Nest is to provide a space to educate and guide visitors on various ways to achieve more balance in this modern world. Balance in Mind, Body, Spirit and Environment.

There is a strong focus on developing a healthy, balanced connection between the physical body and the natural environment.

The Sacred Nest offers a diverse range of programs and activities that nurture a healthy connection to the self, as well as to the natural environment. The Sacred Nest can also be hired out by like-minded practitioners for training and group activities.