Mindful Makings Inc

14/06/2025

Good evening,
⚠️Announcement: I wanted to take the opportunity to announce a change to how we deliver our program. The program, for the most part, will be transferred to The Dingley Village Neighbourhood Centre (the DVNC). This means the DVNC will make available workshops and sessions with the same philosophy and intent of contributing to positive mental health and social inclusion through creative workshops.
I will continue to facilitate some workshops as my schedule allows. **see below for links to upcoming workshops

🗣About Us: Nearly 6 years ago I founded Mindful Makings Inc to bring to the community creative activities that would generate positive mental health, mindfulness and social inclusion. As a non-profit organisation we sought to provide these workshops at minimal cost to participants making them available to those who might have been financially challenged, and many workshops were offered at no cost.

Over the years, including during the COVID pandemic lockdowns, we had hundreds of participants undertake our workshops. Given my competing priorities I am no longer able to give Mindful Makings Inc the attention it needs to deliver the level of program intended.
I work full time for the State Government, Emergency Management which has me working very long hours during emergencies,
I am a wife and mother and have the long-time dream of writing my life memoirs (of which I have started to draft). Its for these reasons I have made the decision to close Mindful Makings Inc.

🙏Appreciation: I am thankful for the grants from council and government in addition to winning funds and fundraising efforts for making our workshops possible. I am proud that we ran an organisation with a volunteer committee not paid employees.
I am extremely thankful for the wonderful participants I have met along the way and our amazing workshop facilitators - you are ALL awesome.
🥰I am grateful to our wonderful committee Leeanne, Judy, Natelle and Samantha who contributed to Mindful Makings Inc success.

I have a HUGE thank you to the many amazing businesses who provided long-term support to Mindful Makings Inc and want to specifically call out Brad and Carly of Oscar's Hangout and

Michal Kojdo Buxton Real Estate. We welcome a continued relationship with the DVNC because with your support our workshops were made available to more people.
THANKYOU

☝️Follow Dingley Village Neighbourhood Centre.
Upcoming workshops go to Trybooking or see comments for links - bookings can be made from Monday 9am)

🪴Terrarium Workshop 26 July 10:30am $20
🖍Mandela Art 2 August 10:30am $5

🏫School holidays all ages:
😴Dream Catcher Workshop 17 July 11am $5
🎨Rock Painting Workshop 18 July 11am $5

Thank you for your interest, attendance and support and I look forward to seeing you at future workshops.

Thank you Simone
Founder & Chairperson Mindful Makings Inc

11/06/2025

I am grateful for Ash, she has supported so many people I know. Share with your networks - you never know who needs this support!

Sim
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AjdyWF3aF/

It’s Men’s Mental Health Awareness Week. I’m offering the fellas their first session free. Try therapy out for free, book here https://www.aopcaat.com/

20/05/2025

SHARING

I saw this on a local pages and thought to share. Mindful Makings Inc is not affiliated with this initiative so please do your due diligence research before attending.
I appre that those with lived experience supporting others.
Thanks Sim
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Through many years of trauma with my two sons dealing with mental health issues, drug addiction and incarceration I have dealt with my shame and grief and feelings of inadequacy - to name a few!

After many years of counselling and support I am now in a place where I want to offer support to others.

Grief can come in many forms and if you or anyone you know would like a safe space to express yourself please contact me and book in for this one off session on June 21st 💜

19/04/2025

Yup, that's right...many more are catching on.....take up a hobby, do a craft, get arty....and you will positively impact your mental health..

https://www.facebook.com/share/1Acac7H7jg/

Research shows that having cozy hobbies can lead to improved mental health and cognitive function.

25/03/2025

This is such a fantastic initiative!
It's so great to walk past the centre and see a small group chattin'!
Spark up the courage and join the small group tomorrow.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ajh6Eavsr/

See you tomorrow!
A chat & refreshments from 10am-12pm.
Meet at reception desk in the new Dingley Village Neighbourhood Centre.

#3172

16/03/2025

Good afternoon,
If anyone is keen this workshop is anticipated to be something special!
Great friend Leona Taiaroa-Massey is one of the workshop facilitators. Please share with your networks.
Hope its a fantastic workshop Leona!

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/connect-and-realign-day-retreat-tickets-1232608889369?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1Fmb-gOXJua3SXORQPXbhnJuX3r87UYoSMFNwsbjgp19Ji4eVMWGBXH5k_aem_hZqkLAOt8VV39Y-FZ5hTrg

Mini workshops and exploring Kinesiology, Wellness Circle, Qigong, Meditation, Hypnotherapy practices and more!

18/10/2024

Another amazing workshop!
Shirin is a patient and talented water colour teacher just look at the class's creations!

Although our last class of the year in November is booked out....watch this space for Mindful Makings Inc workshop announcements for 2025 in the coming months.

You can book classes at Shirin's studio
directly with Wispering Watercolour (this is not affiliated with the services provided to Mindful Makings Inc)
Sim

21/09/2024

I'm still reading 📚 Atomic Habits, tiny habits remarkable results by James Clear....simple great insights including 'Be the designer of your world and not merely the consumer of it'

Choose to change....create good habits!
Sim

02/09/2024

Usually sells out quick so grab a ticket! Same amazing workshop at a new location!
Learn all you need to know to care for a terrarium....and take home your creation!
Sim

Terrarium Workshop - Plant, grow and careWednesday 25th September6 - 7.30pmLearn about terrarium, how to care for them and make your own living creation that you will take home to nurture.$20 per person - All materials included (participants will take home a jar/vase terrarium (may be preloved,...

29/08/2024

Interesting, and yet not surprising to me, an article on the impact of traumatic/stressful events in childhood.

I have lived experience with trauma in childhood and although I don't suffer from challenges in adulthood I have seen the deep damage it can create.

I choose to support others because of my trauma....I choose to speak about my lived experience because I'm proud of who I am and the strength I demonstrated to get to where I am.

Choose to heal
Choose to care for yourself.
Sim

A study finds that those who experienced stressful events as children are at higher risk of developing long-term health problems.

24/08/2024

FATHERS DAY GIFT!! Or buy for yourself!
ALL proceeds go to Mindful Makings Inc
Filled with succulent cuttings as in sample photos. Comment to order
*predrilled holes for affixing to the fence or pegola. Large $15 Med $10
Pick up Dingley Village

10/07/2024

Want to make a positive change? Create a positive habit!

♡ a habit is a behaviour that has been repeated enough times to become automatic.

What changes do you need/want to make? What habits will you stop doing and what new ones will you start?

**I'm reading How to Build Better Habits in 4 Simple Steps - James Clear
Sim