Women in Moonee Valley

14/04/2026

Three adventures. One very fun weekend. ✨

Here’s what’s coming up with Wander this weekend:

Fri, 17 Apr, 6:30pm - 10pm $15
Moonee Ponds Dinner and Piano Bar Night
An easy, social Friday night close to the train station, so it’s super simple to get to by public transport. Think dinner, a stroll, and a relaxed night out with good people.
https://events.humanitix.com/moonee-ponds-friday-night-dinner-park-stroll-piano-bar

Sat, 18 Apr, 10:30am - 3pm $15
Latin Market + Hidden Melbourne Laneways
Such a fun way to spend the day. We’ll wander through the market, explore some of Melbourne’s hidden laneways, and finish at Hello José for anyone who’d like to stay on for a taco or a drink.
https://events.humanitix.com/wander-to-latin-market-and-melbourne-hidden-laneways

Sun, 19 Apr, 9:45am - 2:45pm $30
Castlemaine V/Line Adventure Day
A beautiful day out by train, with all the fun of exploring somewhere different without the hassle of driving. Our Ballarat adventure was such a great day, and I’m very excited for this one too.
https://events.humanitix.com/wander-to-castlemaine-v-line-adventure-day

A little note on bookings: I want these events to feel social, warm, and worth coming along to, so if an event has very low numbers, it may be rescheduled. My aim is to make sure everyone who attends has a lovely experience and people to connect with.

If you’ve been meaning to come along, this is your sign 💫

12/03/2026

Did someone say free?? 👀

It’s National Hot Cross Bun Day this Friday and to celebrate, Bakers Delight is giving away FREE hot cross buns! 🔥

Swing past Bakers Delight Moonee Ponds and grab yours while they last.

📍 Central, Shop T8/20 Homer St, Moonee Ponds

12/03/2026

Today is the last day to redeem this

12/03/2026

Ohhhhhh this is tomorrow!!!!

Friday the 13th… but make it lucky ✨

We’ve teamed up with our neighbour to shout coffee for the first 50 customers who buy any sandwich at Charlie’s this Friday.

From 9am onwards.
In-store orders only, until gone.

12/03/2026

Like everything in life, the greatest growth comes from leaping when fear has its claws embedded deeply into you.

At times there is nostalgia in reflecting on what could have been, how courses may have ventured in different directions. But never. Never. Regret.

The beauty of life, the opportunity to live each day. The gratitude, overpowers sorrow.

The bolder the moves, the braver we become and before we know it, we leap with ease and grace, and we leave fear behind in the shadows.

12/03/2026

Women in Moonee Valley has been part of my world since August 2020, born in the middle of lockdowns and built on connection, support, community, and backing local women and local business.

Over the years, it may have looked a little quieter from the outside, but it has never fully gone away. It’s been sitting in hibernation, gently ticking along, waiting for the right time to evolve.

That time is now.

Something new is coming for Women in Moonee Valley. A fresh direction, a new energy, and a slightly different shape to what we’ve done before, while still staying true to the heart of why it began.

25/11/2025

Ahh love this time of year!! Save the date! Saturday 13th December, I love Centreway it's such a great community space, reminds me of Italian piazzas 🥰Tag your favourite Centreway business in the comments!

26/07/2025

𝗟𝗘𝗧 𝗚𝗢 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗜𝗩𝗘
𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 ⛄️

𝗖𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗼 - 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 - 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻- 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆

🗓️ Saturday 2nd August
⏰ 10am - 11:30am
📍 134 Buckley St
Essendon VIC

Join us for our last winter experience for the year, dedicated to inner peace and personal transformation.

Our “Let Go & Receive” events are designed to help you shed the stresses and anxieties of daily life through a harmonious blend of meditation, breathwork, combined with the healing properties of sound.

Every experience is curated to provide a unique journey working with the messages of the changing seasons.

𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀
we begin with Ceremonial Cacao so help us drop into our hearts.

𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
then move into a calming guided meditation session.
This invites you to ‘be out of your mind’ and open up to the experience of receiving.

𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸
you will be guided through a gentle conscious breathwork practice designed to assist in the letting go process; to release pent-up emotions and stagnant energy, whilst promoting a deep sense of balance and clarity.

𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆
then allow the soothing sounds of singing bowls, shamanic percussion instruments and chimes to wash over you.
This immersive sound journey will facilitate a deeper nervous system regulation and emotional release, leaving you feeling blissfully at peace.

𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 🧘🏽‍♀️ 🧘
• warm, comfortable clothing
• yoga mat
• cushion + blanket + eye pillow
• a warm blanket or throw
• filled water bottle
• an open heart and mind
• option to bring your journal

𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 🎟️
• General Admission: $50
• Bring-a-friend : $44 (from 20/7)

DM message Fiona from The HIIT Factory Essendon to secure your spot today!

For more information, contact us directly.

We look forward to sharing this transformative journey with you.

Catherine Balanza Coaching & Wellness

Fiona The HIIT Factory Essendon

11/07/2025

🌟 Friday Feature: Vanja Simic 🌿

This week, we're shining a light on someone making a meaningful impact in the world of mental health and wellbeing — meet Vanja Simic.

Vanja is a Moonee Valley local, proud mother of three, and a fierce advocate for whole-person wellbeing. With over 15 years of experience in healthcare and community engagement, she brings both heart and expertise to everything she does.

A Registered Nurse, Licensed Mental Health First Aid Instructor, and now founder of MindReady, Vanja has truly seen the good, the bad, and the brave in human care. Through MindReady, she’s delivering two powerful offerings:

⛑️ Mental Health First Aid – practical tools for navigating crisis situations

🌱 The Lift Project – a proactive, science-backed program to help people feel more connected, emotionally fit, and resilient

She’s also an Endorsed Provider and Certified Facilitator of The Lift Project, helping workplaces and communities learn how to thrive — not just survive.

🗓️ Coming up on August 14, Vanja will be leading The Lift Project Live Experience in Brunswick. It’s a rare opportunity to learn tools grounded in neuroscience and lifestyle medicine, and walk away feeling recharged and reconnected.

💛 Vanja leads with warmth, science, and soul — and we're lucky to have her in our community.

🔗 Want to learn more or join the August 14 event?

Visit: www.theliftproject.global/live

03/07/2025

💥 FRIDAY FEATURE: ANETA PAZESKI 💥

If you’ve ever felt a shift in the room — like the energy just lifted — chances are, Aneta Pazeski has just walked in. 🔥✨

Aneta is a powerhouse financial educator, speaker, and manifesting mentor for women across Melbourne and beyond. With over 25 years of experience in corporate accounting, finance, business, mindset, and manifestation, she’s on a mission to help women unlock their financial power and build wealth with confidence. 💰👑

She is also a proud mum of 3 beautiful children and CEO and founder of the successful Bridesmaids Dressing Room

I’ve attended Aneta’s Money Mastery for Women Masterclass and course — and I can honestly say, it changed my life.

After divorce, I was searching for direction, balance, and a fresh start. This course reset me. It reminded me of my strength, my worth, and my power to create not just stability — but true abundance. 🌱💫

Now, I’m rebuilding with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Recently, Aneta lit up the Women’s Empowerment Hub at the Western Bulldogs Ground with her SOLD OUT live masterclass — a powerful 2-hour session packed with insight, laughter, breakthroughs, and transformation. 🧨💎

Aneta doesn’t just teach about money — she helps women transform their entire relationship with it. She speaks directly to the part of you that’s ready for more… and shows you how to claim it.

✨ Want in on the next one? Contact Aneta directly for details about her upcoming masterclass — you won’t want to miss it.

She brings love, power, and purpose — and the ripple effects are real. I’m living proof. 💋

Happy birthday to you, too, Aneta 💓

29/06/2025

Rainy day activity, if you have any spare clothing to donate, this is a fantastic community collaboration 🥰

It's sweater weather! 🧤 If you're looking for an indoor activity to do this weekend, it's the perfect time to clear out your wardrobes of excess knitwear and donate to our Winter Warmers clothing drive. ♻

For the fifth year we are partnering with the wonderful Helping Hands Mission Op Shops to take donations of coats, hats, scarves, gloves, blankets and other winter woollies to give to community members in need. Last year library members donated close to 3000 litres of clothing and blankets to the cause! 🙀

You can drop off donations to any of our library branches during opening hours from Tuesday 1 July to Sunday 31 August. 📅