LikeMind Wagga Wagga

12/03/2026

🌿 Grounded Minds – Final Session at Collins Park 🌿
Our final Grounded Minds session was held at Collins Park, where participants gathered once again in nature to reflect on the journey of the past four weeks.
The session began with a guided meditation focused on grounding and reconnecting with the earth. Sitting quietly together in the park, participants were encouraged to slow their breathing, notice the support of the ground beneath them, and use the natural environment as a way to calm the mind and reduce anxious thoughts.
After the meditation, everyone potted up the plant cuttings they had been nurturing during previous sessions into terracotta pots. These plants went home with participants as living reminders of the time spent learning, growing, and connecting.
Over the past month, the group has explored not only how to propagate and care for plants, but also practical tools to manage anxiety and rumination. Just like plants need the right conditions to grow, we all need time, care, and connection to thrive.
Thank you to everyone who took part in Grounded Minds. It has been wonderful to watch both the plants and the participants grow. 🌱✨

05/03/2026

Last week at Grounded Minds, we gathered beneath the magnificent Bunya pines at Collins Park for a calming and restorative horticulture session 🌿

Clients began by practising grounding techniques using the five senses, supporting anxiety regulation and helping everyone settle into the present moment. This was followed by a gentle, nature-based meditation - breathing deeply and drawing on the steady, grounding presence of the trees around us.

This week, our focus shifted to propagation. As we took cuttings and explored both water and soil propagation methods, participants reflected on what they personally need to grow and thrive. Just like plants require light, water and nourishing soil, we explored the environmental, relational and internal supports that help us establish strong roots.

There was plenty of shared laughter and reminiscing about past gardening experiences - a beautiful reminder that growth is both personal and deeply connected.

Roots grow quietly before leaves appear. 🌱

27/02/2026

🌙 Struggling with sleep? Let’s change that.

At LikeMind, our Sleeping Well Group is here to help you reset, recharge, and reclaim your nights.

🗓 Thursdays from 5 March
⏰ 11:00am – 12:30pm
📅 4-week group

This supportive, practical group will give you proven tools to improve your sleep, boost your mood, strengthen your immune system, and sharpen your focus. Better sleep isn’t a luxury — it’s the foundation of your wellbeing.

If you’re ready to wake up feeling refreshed and energised, this is for you.

✨ Register here:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mVY3Y1XxJUKfoREeOftpkgsfaXJjqlFLl_Ce4lhI2oZUOUxVMUFISVEwR0VFNTFLVERSQVVHN1c1WS4u

26/02/2026

Murrumbidgee Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Alliance are thrilled to launch the Murrumbidgee Peer Work Placement Program - see below to register

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network Ashmont Community Resource Centre Wagga Women's Health Centre Inc. Stride Mental Health

19/02/2026

20 Feb 2026

History
It was established in 2019 by the UK Royal College of Nursing to shine a spotlight on the vital work of Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMHNs).

Since its creation, the day has continued to grow and is now observed internationally, including Australia.

Facts About Mental Health Nurses

Therapeutic Relationships Evidence consistently shows that the quality of the therapeutic relationship mental health nurses build with consumers is one of the strongest predictors of positive outcomes—such as reduced distress, improved engagement with treatment, and lower rates of self‑harm and relapse.

Specialist Training
Mental Health nursing requires specialist training in areas such as psychopathology, de‑escalation techniques, trauma‑informed care, psychopharmacology, and legal considerations around capacity and consent.

Stride Mental Health

18/02/2026

Our AMAZING Stride Mental Health LikeMind Brief Intervention Clinican / Social Worker Mardi kicked off

🌿✨ Grounded Minds – Week One ✨🌿

What a beautiful start to our very first Grounded Minds session this Tuesday 18th 💚

Participants rolled up their sleeves and quite literally dug deep — creating their own sensory pots filled with plants symbolising strength, persistence and resilience. Each plant was thoughtfully chosen, representing personal meaning and growth.

Every participant also received their own journal, where we placed polaroid photos of their favourite plants. They were invited to reflect and write about why those plants felt meaningful to them — creating a powerful connection between nature and personal story. 🌱📖

A heartfelt thank you to Matt from Bunnings Warehouse Wagga for generously supplying all the plants and materials that made this session possible. Your support of community wellbeing is truly appreciated.

It was a gentle, grounding beginning filled with reflection, creativity and connection. We’re so excited for what the coming weeks will bring.

14/02/2026

🌱 A Big Thank You to Bunnings Warehouse Wagga🌱

We’d like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Matthew at Bunnings Warehouse Wagga for their generous in-kind support of our innovative Grounded Minds horticulture therapy program at Stride LikeMind.

Thanks to your valuable contribution of gardening materials, we’re empowering adults in our local community who are experiencing mental health challenges to thrive through a hands-on, four-week program commencing 17 February 2026.

This initiative fosters confidence, routine, connection, and wellbeing in a safe and supportive environment, unlocking participants’ full potential.

Your support bridges financial gaps, enabling participants to engage meaningfully in practical activities that drive recovery, connection, and growth.

We’re deeply grateful to Matthew Bunnings for your unwavering commitment to community wellbeing, helping us drive positive change across the Riverina.

10/02/2026

🌿 Upcoming LikeMind Groups – 2026 🌿

Looking to support your mental health and wellbeing in a safe, welcoming space?

Our LikeMind group programs are starting soon, and registrations are now open!

✨ What’s coming up:

🌱 Grounded Mind (Therapeutic Horticulture)
😴 Sleeping Well
🔥 Anger Management
💪 Self-Esteem & Boundary Setting
🌊 Anxiety & Stress Management

Each group runs for 4 weeks and focuses on practical tools to support your everyday wellbeing.

📍 Location: LikeMind Shop 1A, GF, 46–52 Baylis Street
📅 Dates: February – September 2026
👉 Register here:
🔗 LikeMind Group Registration Form – Fill out form
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mVY3Y1XxJUKfoREeOftpkgsfaXJjqlFLl_Ce4lhI2oZUOUxVMUFISVEwR0VFNTFLVERSQVVHN1c1WS4u

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out or scan the QR code on the flyer. We’d love to have you join us 💚

23/01/2026

Thank-you Stride Mental Health we also wanted to acknowledge the day in an inclusive and respectful way, and your post captures our sentiments beautifully.

We reopen Tuesday 27 January 2026.

As we approach the 26th of January, we recognise it is a day of mixed feelings for many people. We respect these various views and hope that the National Public Holiday be a time for inclusion and understanding as we reflect on our national journey.

We hope the day can bring people together to reflect on the strength, resilience and enduring cultures of First Nations peoples, alongside the diversity and optimism of our multicultural society.

We remain committed to genuine partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, Elders and peoples seeking guidance, permission and shared understanding in how the day is recognised.

If you are looking for immediate wellbeing support over the long weekend, you can reach out to the support numbers below. Otherwise, most Stride services will return on Tuesday 27th January.

For 24/7 Support:
13 Yarn on 13 92 76
Lifeline on 13 11 14
Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636
or in an emergency, always call 000.

21/01/2026

We stand with our Stride Mental Health colleagues

20/01/2026

🌱 GROUNDED MINDS – Therapeutic Horticulture Group 🌱

LikeMind invites you to join Grounded Minds, a gentle and supportive therapeutic horticulture group using plants and garden-based activities to enhance wellbeing.

🪴 No gardening experience required
🤝 Supportive, relaxed group environment

📅 Starts: Tuesday 17 February 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Location: LikeMind Wagga Wagga

👉 To register, please click the link below:
🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/fWvFk1TXDc

Please see the flyer for full details. Groups are kept small (maximum of 6 participants) however the program will be ongoing.

Wagga Women's Health Centre Inc.Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network Murrumbidgee Men's Group Wellways Relationships Australia NSW Mental Health Carers NSW Ashmont Community Resource Centre Tolland Community Centre

06/01/2026

Over the coming days NSW will experience extreme hot 🔥 🔥 weather conditions,

Please Keep yourself and your neighbours safe and well

NSW Health recommend the following - click on the link below

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/beattheheat/Pages/health-in-hot-weather.asp

During extremely hot weather, it is easy to become dehydrated (lose too much water from your body) or for your body to overheat. Follow these tips to stay healthy during hot weather and heatwaves