Australian Centre for Meditation and Mindfulness

11/12/2025

A VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
Congratulating the 2025 winners of the ACMM Julie Bond-Rowe award for courage, kindness and the spirit of mindfulness. This year there were 12 nominees for this beautiful award. All worthy in their own right.
The winners announced Monday at the Community Meditation Evening were: Jen Hill (ACMM mentor & Diploma graduate) and Carolina Gonzalez (ACMM Graduate and Diploma Student).
The JBR award was established in 2024, in honour of Julie who served the ACMM community in so many ways for over 10 years. She was instrumental in growing ACMM alongside me and I absolutely loved working with her, both as a colleague and loyal friend.
Award Criteria:
🏅 Courage in the face of challenges
🏅 Deep commitment to meditation and sharing its benefits
🏅 Kindness and compassion towards others
🏅 Inspires and uplifts others with their actions
The nominations for this award come from within our student and graduate community, and the recipient/s are decided by who receives the most nominations. Deep congratulations to all the nominees and honouring each and every one for their heart led endeavours.
JEN: (Right Brain Liaisons) This award is a testament to Jen's commitment, growth, presence and openness. She is so loved by the ACMM community, her students and the team. Jen facilitates in ACMM retreats, and has originated mindfulness retreats at ACMM. She facilitates the practice evenings for students and mentors several electives. Jen is known for her gentleness, support and encouragement of students. CAROLINA: (Carolina Gonzalez Mindfulness) is doing such a brave and wonderful job in her mindfulness teaching and coaching work empowering women to embrace their inner authority. She shows real commitment to being of service to others, and this shines through with authenticity and love in everything she offers. Carolina demonstrates openness, honesty and heart centered holding in all she does.
I would also like to extend my deep gratitude to all those who took the time to vote, to the wonderful ACMM team and to everyone in the community. I want to acknowledge that doing the ACMM training and getting out there as a meditation teacher is always an act of courage, vulnerability and generosity in everyone. Whilst these graduates were recognised in a particular way, they are a beautiful mirror and symbolic of all our journeys. Thank you so much everyone! 🙏Lisa

10/12/2025

If you're looking for something to do on World Meditation Day (Dec 21st), I will be speaking at the 2025 Global Meditation Conference at the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka. A full day of meditative inspiration is offered including keynotes from academics from Harvard Medical School and other world meditation leaders. It's truly an honour to be included. Here is the link to register. I believe it's free and accessible online. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaOtLlPC8KC6VT6uziAbbcIPH2nNEHjrfGpCw_Oe_ncxK-eg/viewform and the program of speakers is here:https://www.meditationandmindfulness.com.au/cmsadmin/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WMD-Flyer.pdf Warmly, Lisa x

07/12/2025

🌟 It’s Tonight! 🌟

Our final Community Meditation Night of the year is happening tonight at 7:30pm AEDT and it’s not too late to register!

Join us for a nourishing Self-Love Meditation + the exciting announcement of this year’s Julie Bond-Rowe Award winner.

Come and share this beautiful closing of the year with the ACMM community.

We can’t wait to meditate with you. 💗🪷

Register here and receive the zoom link immediately - https://acmm.as.me/freemeditationnight

04/12/2025

Late last week Sammy and Jen hosted a Business Lounge Live Event entitled "Planning with Purpose" A 90 day Planning Blueprint for 2026 and beyond. In the workshop, Sammy guided the group of meditation teachers step by step in crafting a business plan for the next 90 days.
The plan was founded in values, personal mission and purpose. It was a fantastic online event and attendees were excited about what they will put their energy to in the coming months.
The Business Lounge is a Meditation Business Program avaialble to students and graduates of ACMM. Designed to help them start or grow their meditation offerings.
Here's the wrap from Sammy and Jen.

Late last week Sammy and Jen hosted a Business Lounge Live Event entitled "Planning with Purpose" A 90 day Planning Blueprint for 2026 and beyond. In the wor...

03/12/2025

Our final Community Meditation Night is coming up this Monday 8 December at 7:30pm AEDT and we would LOVE to see you there.

✨ Guided Self-Love meditation
✨ Julie Bond-Rowe Award winner announcement
✨ A chance to ground yourself before the holiday season
✨ A warm, heart-centred community

Take this moment for you. You’re more than welcome. 💗🪷

Register here - https://acmm.as.me/freemeditationnight

28/11/2025

✨ Our Final Community Meditation Night of the Year! ✨

Can you believe it’s already here?

Join us Monday 8 December at 7:30pm AEDT for our final gathering of the year, a beautiful evening of connection, calm, and community.

🧘‍♀️ Guided Self-Love Meditation
As we move into the often-chaotic holiday season, you’re invited to come home to quiet self-confidence and compassion. Let everything else move around the strong pillar of your self-awareness.

🏆 Julie Bond-Rowe Award Announcement
We’ve received so many incredible nominations, we can’t wait to celebrate this year’s winner with you!

Everyone is welcome.
Let’s close the year together in presence, kindness, and community. 💗🪷

Register here to attend: https://acmm.as.me/freemeditationnight

12/11/2025

It's a wrap~ Another beautiful Community Meditation Night with Jen Hill.

Jen Hill wraps up a beautiful Community Meditation Night with 57 attendees. Jen guided a beautiful "Stillness of Being" meditation that included breath awar...

09/11/2025

🌟 Tonight at 7:30pm AEDT! 🌟

It’s not too late to join our free Community Meditation Night with Jen Hill.

This evening’s theme is Relaxation and Breath Awareness, a calming, self-care practice to help you unwind and reconnect.

🧘 Open to all
🧘 Zoom link sent instantly when you register

✨ Join us live tonight, we’d love to see you there! Register Now - https://acmm.as.me/freemeditationnight

06/11/2025

ACMM Mentor Jen Hill, talking about the nourishing Meditation Guiding Practice Night held with a small group of students recently. Who doesn't love being guided through meditation by a friend? https://youtu.be/QtaRfvLZbNI teacher training

Jen Hill, ACMM Mentor talks about the Practice Session she conducted with a group of ACMM students. She expresses how nourishing and supportive the evening w...

05/11/2025

Our free Community Meditation Night with Jen Hill is on Monday 10 November at 7:30pm AEDT.

This month’s theme is Relaxation and Breath Awareness, the perfect way to slow down, rest, and recharge before the end of the year.

🧘 Free & open to all

Come along, invite a friend, and enjoy this peaceful community space.

👉 Register now: https://acmm.as.me/freemeditationnight

03/11/2025

Congratulations to ACMM graduate Deepika, for winning a local business award. That's the second award winning graduate in one week! Woo hoo!!🥳😍

31/10/2025

✨ Take a mindful pause ✨

Join us for our next Community Meditation Night on Monday 10 November at 7:30pm AEDT, guided by Jen Hill.

This free online session focuses on Relaxation and Breath Awareness. A gentle, soothing practice to help you unwind, rebalance, and reconnect with your inner calm.

These monthly evenings are open to everyone, so bring a friend or loved one along to join us.

👉 Register now – https://acmm.as.me/freemeditationnight