Colleen Sinclair

Home
Australia
Kilsyth, VIC
Colleen Sinclair

Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Colleen Sinclair, Community Organization, Kilsyth.

Supporting tradies & the amazing Ladies Behind the Tradies 💛 Founder of Building Connections | Business GP for family-run trade businesses | Helping women in the building industry feel seen, supported & successful.

12/10/2026

That icky, uncomfortable feeling… what if it isn’t always a sign to back away?

What if sometimes it’s a sign that there’s something worth stepping into?

I’ve been reflecting lately on the things I do now that I would never have had the confidence to do 15 or 30 years ago.

The discomfort hasn’t necessarily disappeared. I’ve just become more willing to do the thing anyway.

Walk into the room. Start the conversation. Say yes to the opportunity. Put yourself out there.

And quite often, there’s something really worthwhile waiting on the other side.

I’d love to know — when have you stepped into something that felt uncomfortable and been glad afterwards that you did?

Maybe your story is exactly what someone else needs to hear today.

01/10/2026

It’s the 1st again… so here I am with your check-in. 🧡

The older I get, the more I realise that looking after ourselves is about so much more than eating well, moving our bodies and remembering to book the appointments.

We humans are actually pretty simple creatures underneath all the busyness.

We need to feel safe.
We need to feel connected.
We need to feel like we belong somewhere.
We need purpose.
We need rest.
And I reckon we need a decent dose of fun too.

Yet somehow those basic needs can be the first things to disappear when life gets full.

We keep working.
Keep showing up.
Keep looking after everyone else.
Keep saying “I’ll get to that.”
So today, rather than giving you another thing to add to the list, I want to give you a few questions.

How’s your body?
Have you noticed anything different or something you’ve been putting off getting checked?

How’s your head?
Is there room up there to think, or are there 47 tabs open and one of them is playing music you can’t find? 😅

How connected do you feel?
Who are the people you can be completely yourself with — no fixing, performing or pretending required?

Are you having any fun?
Not productive fun. Not networking disguised as fun. Actual this makes me feel good fun.

And finally…

What do you need right now?

That might be a GP appointment.
A conversation.
Some help.
A boundary.
A walk.
A laugh.
A quiet afternoon.
Or a coffee with someone who gets it.

You don't have to overhaul your life today.
Simply notice.

Because sometimes the best self-care starts with paying attention to what your body — and the rest of you — has been trying to say.

And as always, please know your body. If something has changed or doesn’t feel right, get it checked.

Body. Mind. Connection. Joy.

How are you doing this month? 🧡
ConnectionMatters

26/09/2026

Soaking up the beauty of Spring 🌼

The canola fields, the wild flowers so beautiful if we could skip the hayfever it would be perfect 😅

01/09/2026

Sometimes the best gift is the one you give yourself. 🧡

And sometimes that gift is simply paying attention.

It’s the first of the month, which means I’m popping up with my little reminder again.

It started as a reminder to check your breasts and know your body — something that will always be incredibly important to me.
These days, I think it’s worth making the check-in a little bigger.

How’s your body?
Anything changed? Anything you’ve been meaning to get checked?

How’s your mind?
A little too much going on up there lately?

How’s your soul?
Are you making room for the people and things that make you feel good, or have they slowly been squeezed out by everything else?

And then there’s the question we’re often not very good at asking ourselves…

What do I need?
Not what does the business need.
Not what does the family need.
Not what does everyone else need from me.

What do I need?

Maybe it’s making that appointment you keep putting off.

Maybe it’s an early night, a walk, a coffee with a friend, asking for help, saying no to something… or saying yes to something that’s purely for you.

It doesn’t have to be big.

Give yourself a few minutes today to notice what your body, mind and soul have been trying to tell you.

And please, if something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t put it off. Get it checked.

That might just be one of the best gifts you ever give yourself. 🧡
BreastCancerAwareness

28/08/2026

Kylie Jansen ~ Growing Greatness threw this question into the mix on our Walk & Talk today…

What are you building right now that will outlast the effort it took to build it?

It’s one of those questions that follows you home.

For me, I keep coming back to connection.
Building a community takes time.

Relationships take time. Creating spaces where people feel comfortable enough to have real conversations, ask for help, share what they know and cheer someone else on takes time too.

You don’t always see the result of that effort straight away.

Then you hear that two people you introduced are now working together. Someone says a conversation was exactly what they needed that week. A friendship forms. An opportunity comes from a connection made months ago.

And you realise the thing you’re building is bigger than the event, the coffee, the lunch or the introduction.

That’s the bit I hope outlasts the effort.

Thanks Kylie for today’s Walk & Talk, the photo, and particularly for the question. Kylie has a wonderful way of bringing women together around conversations that go a little deeper than the usual “how’s business?” definitely worth connecting with her if that sounds like your kind of thing too.

Now I’m curious… what are you building that you hope will outlast the effort it takes to create it?

01/08/2026

🌸 Your health is your greatest asset—don’t leave it to chance. 🌸

In the building industry, we’re often checking permits, plans, and project timelines—but when was the last time you checked in on you?

Whether you’re on the tools or behind the desk, early detection saves lives. Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate—and neither does heart disease, skin cancer, or stress-related burnout. Men and women, this is your sign to take your health seriously.

Let’s make the 1st of every month your official self-check-in day. Block it in your calendar. Put a sticky note on the mirror. Set a phone reminder. 💗💪

👉 Breast checks
👉 Skin checks
👉 Mental health check-ins
👉 Blood pressure and routine GP visits
👉 Asking for support when you need it

is more than a hashtag—it’s a commitment to yourself, your family, and your future.

Let’s normalise looking after ourselves as much as we do our businesses.

Tag someone to remind them too. 📅💖

MensHealth WomensHealth TradiesHealth SupportEachOther SelfCareIsSmartBusiness

26/07/2026

A fabulous Sunday celebrating Christmas in July with an awesome bunch of people Yering Meadows Golf Club

Golf, live music, bbq, drinks and great company. Thanks to the dedicated committee for putting on such a fun day ⛳️🎄🎅

01/07/2026

It's the first of the month... time for our check-in. 💛

This little reminder started after my own breast cancer diagnosis, encouraging us all to become familiar with our bodies and the importance of early detection.

Over time, it's become something more.
A reminder to check in with our body. Our mind. And to ask ourselves a simple question...
What do I need right now?

If I'm honest, what I'm feeling on the first of this month is that I need a little more time away from technology and a little more time in nature.

The uncertainty around business, the constant notifications, emails and news have left me feeling more stressed than I'd like to admit. And whenever that happens, I know it's time to get back to the simple things that help me feel like me again.

So this month I'm choosing walks without my phone, fresh air, sunshine and a few more moments where the only thing demanding my attention is the sound of the birds.

How about you?
✨ What does your body, mind or heart need a little more of this month?

As always... ✔️ Do your breast check. ✔️ Listen to your body. ✔️ Be curious if something doesn't feel right. ✔️ And don't forget that looking after your mental and emotional wellbeing is just as important.

I'd love to hear what you're choosing for yourself this month.
NatureHeals BuildingConnections

31/05/2026

🥶❄️ ❄️🥶

No, this photo wasn't taken today.

But with it being the first day of winter, it felt appropriate to pull out a photo of Phil and I rugged up by the ocean looking like we'd accidentally booked a holiday to Antarctica. 😂

While many of us are feeling the cold on the first day of winter, today is also a reminder to .

What started as a breast cancer awareness campaign has become a monthly reminder for me to pay attention to my overall health.

Not just the obvious things.

My energy. My stress levels. My sleep. My mindset. My body.

Because our bodies are pretty clever. They often whisper long before they scream.

Research tells us that chronic stress can impact everything from our immune system and sleep quality to heart health and overall wellbeing. Yet so many of us push through, telling ourselves we'll slow down "when things settle down."

The reality?

Things rarely settle down on their own.

So today, while you're searching for your beanie, turning up the heater and wondering where autumn disappeared to, take five minutes for a health check too.

💗 Book that appointment you've been putting off. 💗 Do your self-check. 💗 Check in on your mental health. 💗 Ask yourself how you're really going.

Your business needs you.

Your family needs you.

And most importantly, you need you.

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to locate my winter woollies and complain about the temperature until at least September. 😉

p

Address

Kilsyth, VIC
3137

Website

http://colleensinclair.com.au/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Colleen Sinclair posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Colleen Sinclair:

Want your organization to be the top-listed non profit organization in Kilsyth?