The Manasa Foundation

08/10/2025

Taking a moment this Mental Health Month to reflect on our why - and to share a little more of what we’re building.

At The Manasa Foundation, we’re reimagining mental health care in Australia - building a model for the Missing Middle: the people too unwell for crisis supports but not able to afford the private sector.

We’ve just refreshed our About Us page to tell the story behind it all - the system, the gap, and the vision we’re creating together. 🌱

To our community, donors, volunteers, and friends:
thank you for walking beside us - your support keeps this mission alive. 💚

🔗 Read the new About Us page [link in bio]

08/10/2025

Taking some time during Mental Health Month to pause, reflect, and reconnect with our why. 💭

Over the past year, The Manasa Foundation has been quietly building something we believe Australia desperately needs — a new model of care for those who fall through the cracks of our current system: the Missing Middle.

We’ve just updated our About Us page to share more about what we’re building, why it matters, and the movement we’re creating together.

This isn’t just about mental health care - it’s about reimagining how care itself is delivered. 💚

To every person, partner, and supporter who has walked beside us, thank you. 🙏🏻

Your encouragement, belief, and generosity (in whatever form it comes) mean more than words can say.

Bridging the Gap: We are driving real change in mental health recovery by reforming care at the grassroots community level through place-based services in Brisbane. Our mission is to fill the gap in support services, ensuring no one is left behind. Join us in making a difference.

30/09/2025

Connection regulates our nervous system.
Connection protects against relapse.
Connection literally saves lives.

Yet the mental health system is still designed for individuals to “go it alone.”

We’re rewriting that script:
✨ From self-care → to community care.
✨ From cracks in the system → to a web of (affordable & accesible) support.
✨ From isolation → to belonging.

This is the future of mental health - and it starts here.

30/09/2025

This Queensland Mental Health Week, the theme is Connect for Mental Health. 💚

Because while self-care matters, it’s connection - to ourselves and to each other - that truly transforms recovery.

Healing is not a solo journey. It’s a community one.

23/09/2025

𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 ! - 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗻 $𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟬! 🎉

Did you see we have joined the ClubDraws Weekly Draw - You can now help us raise much needed funds and go in the Draw for that $2000 CASH PRIZE every week!

Every ticket you buy helps us and our amazing volunteers to develop and implement the "Missing Middle" the critical gap between overstretched public services and high-cost private care.

With our ClubDraws partnership, you have the chance to win a whopping $2,000 every single week whilst helping us raise vital funds!

Its a WIN WIN!

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 - https://www.club-draws.com/charity/manasa

20/09/2025

We Have a Winner! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce the lucky winner of the $2000 Weekly Charity Draw! 🎉🏆

But before we reveal, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to EACH and EVERY one of you who participated. Your support helps us create a sustainable weekly income for our cause. 🙏💙

Now, the moment you've been waiting for... 🥁

Congratulations to KELLEIGH P for being this week's lucky recipient! 🌟🎈

Your generosity and commitment to our mission are truly inspiring. Together, we are making a positive impact on our community! 🌍

Stay tuned for more exciting updates and opportunities to make a difference. Thank you all for being part of our journey!! 🎉

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 - https://www.club-draws.com/charity/manasa

13/09/2025

$𝟮,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧!

🥁 Drumroll, please… 🥁

Could it be YOU?! 🤩💰

🎉 Huge Congrats to JESSICA H – this week’s lucky winner of our $2,000 Weekly Draw!

Every entry supports us and we really appreciate it – and next week, YOU could be celebrating! 🎟️✨

💸 Don’t miss out!

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 - https://www.club-draws.com/charity/manasa

11/09/2025

🌟 Join Our Raffle TONIGHT - Just $2 for a Shot at $2000! 🌟

⏰ Deadline tonight to make a real impact! Your $2 ticket not only enters you into the draw for $2000 but also helps our much needed fundraising efforts! 💰

Don't miss this chance to make a genuine difference for us and potentially win!

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 - https://www.club-draws.com/charity/manasa

10/09/2025

🌸 Yoga Nidra for Healing After DV Trauma 🌸

We still have a few spaces left in our free, trauma-informed Yoga Nidra program — created especially for women healing after domestic violence.

✨ Starts 30th September
✨ Runs for 3 months
✨ 1 session weekly | gentle, supportive, community-based

This isn’t just yoga — it’s a safe space to rest, restore, and reconnect with yourself. Supported by the Yoga for Good Foundation, every session is guided with care and compassion.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to begin again — this is it. 💜

➡️ Secure your place now before the final spaces fill.

Send us DM or email [email protected]