17/08/2026
Ten years. In the books.
Saturday night was everything we hoped it would be and more. A room full of people who care, sharing ten years of Mindfull Aus in one place, honouring the contributions that got us here and the people who made every bit of it possible as well as some of the highlight moments.
A huge congratulations to our Decade Award winners. These are people who've given so much of themselves to this work, and it was an honour to recognise them properly.
💚Fundraiser of the Decade — Jay Wells, sponsored by BlueBern Foundation
💚Facilitator of the Decade — Liam O'Connell, sponsored by Virtue Developments
💚Volunteer of the Decade — Steve Browning and Sophie Cohen, sponsored by Leah Mether
💚Community Champion of the Decade — Andrew Runnalls - 10 years of contribution, sponsored by Fernwood Fitness
Ten years of impact doesn't happen without people like you. Congratulations to all of you, thoroughly deserved.
To everyone who bought a table, placed a bid, donated, or showed up and filled that room with their kindness. Thank you. You made the night what it was.
To our sponsors, who back this work year after year, we're grateful for every single one of you.
To Lardner Park for hosting us so brilliantly. To our entertainment, who lifted the room from start to finish. And to Jason Lee, who owned the auction and gave it everything.
And most importantly, to Lily and Mel and the team at MCO Events. You were an absolute powerhouse. The way that night looked, the way it felt, the way it flowed, that was you. Thank you doesn't quite cover it.
Ten years of impact, celebrated the right way, with the right people.
Here's to what comes next. ❤️
A few sample shots from the night. For the full gallery, including all the red carpet photos, head to the link below. -https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tf0VVpJwrsanYnn_EoODW_NiU90HC3VQ?usp=share_link
📷 - Credit to Jakub Fabijanski
AGL - Virtue Developments - Lardner Park - Leah Mether - Communication & Human Skills Expert - Rod McLeish Insurance Services - Alcohol, Drug & Mental Health Education Specialists - Fernwood Fitness - Blue Bern Foundation - Wayne Farnham MP - Kubale Constructions - Jason Lee
