Authentic Conversations

26/03/2026

We are blown away by how many people came along to It Takes A Village last night.

Thank you.

It reminded us what a special community we live in, full of genuinely good people who show up for each other.

A huge thank you to everyone who made the night possible. It truly took a village to make it happen.

🧡 To our incredible speakers, Troy Hendy, Lenny Reid and Annette Driscoll. Thank you for being open, honest and brave, and for trusting us with your stories.

🧡 To everyone involved in the amazing supper by Pebble Church Heritage Association. It was absolutely unreal. The effort that went into it was next level and we’re so grateful for the time and care you put in.

🧡 Theresa, Bernie and the team at St Arnaud Cinema. Thank you for your time, your help and for just being all-round legends to work with.

🧡 Maddie and Stacey at East Wimmera Health Service. Nothing is ever too much trouble. Thank you for everything you do for us and our community.

🧡 Rochelle from Grampians Community Health for coming along, we appreciate you being there.

🧡 St Arnaud Botanicals for the stunning native flowers.

🧡 Edge Content and Technology who helped get the film cinema-ready.

🧡 All volunteers who helped with promoting the night, we couldn’t have done it without you.

🧡 Thank you National Centre for Farmer Health for the grant to cover the cost of supper and cinema hire.

So, what comes next?
Your feedback will help us shape the future of Authentic Conversations.

🧡 SURVEYS:
If you live in St Arnaud and district, we’d love to hear what you’d like to see for wellbeing and mental health in our community. Please complete this short survey: https://form.jotform.com/260708006333045

If you attended It Takes A Village, we’d also love your feedback on the event: https://form.jotform.com/260708251137049

Thank you, from the Authentic Conversations Team:
Melissa, Taggs, Susan, Jo, Rogan, Kyle, Lynette, Emma and Jackie 🧡

25/03/2026

Are few seats have become available last minute! Jump on and grab them if you wanted to come ☺️

An evening of community, connection and conversation. Presented by Authentic Conversations, It Takes a Village brings our community together for...

25/03/2026

We are all set for ‘It Takes a Village’ tomorrow night!

Please note the event is sold out due to capacity limits at St Arnaud Cinema and unfortunately we don’t have space for additional guests. Thanks so much for your understanding 🙏

For those who have registered, there’s no need to bring your ticket, we will have your name on a list at the door ☺️

We can’t wait to see you and share inspiring stories from local legends Troy Hendy, Lenny Reid and Annette Driscoll on the big screen! 🧡

PROGRAM:
5.45pm - Doors Open
6.30pm - Screening begins
7.15pm - Supper
9pm - Event concludes

20/03/2026

Everything is tested, tuned and ready for It Takes a Village event on Thursday!

Everyone at Authentic Conversations is a volunteer and so is everyone who has supported us along the way. We’d like to give a special shoutout to Bernie and Theresa from St Arnaud Cinema, who have truly gone above and beyond. Bernie has dedicated so much time to testing the film while we worked through getting it right. We’re so lucky to have people like Bernie and Theresa in our community!

Another big thank you to Edge Content and Technology for helping us get the film cinema ready. Absolute legends 🙌

See you Thursday at 6pm 🎬

18/03/2026

Here’s our program for next week!

It Takes a Village has now sold out due to St Arnaud Cinema’s capacity limits.

We do have a waitlist! If you’d like to join, please message us your email and we’ll notify you if any seats become available.

For those who have already registered, there’s no need to bring your ticket - we’ll have your name on the list at the door.

A huge thank you to our amazing community for your support. We can’t wait to see you next week! 🧡

14/03/2026

🎬 It Takes a Village - St Arnaud
📅 Thursday, 26th March, 6pm

Come along for a special community night and watch inspiring stories from local legends Troy Hendy, Lenny Reid and Annette Driscoll on the big screen!

This event introduces Authentic Conversations and instead of a guest speaker, we’ll be sharing filmed interviews with local people and their stories.

🍰 Enjoy a delicious supper prepared by

💬 Have your say in a short survey about mental health and wellbeing in our community

Everyone is welcome!

80 people have registered so far, so if you’re thinking of coming along, get in quick: www.trybooking.com/DJEYW

📅 Thursday 26th March
📍 St Arnaud Town Hall (cinema)
🕛 6-9pm

12/03/2026

Just two weeks to go until It Takes a Village event in St Arnaud!

It’s a community get together to introduce Authentic Conversations and instead of a guest speaker, we’ll screen interviews with local people! There’ll be a delicious supper and a chance to complete a short survey to tell us what you’d like to see for mental health and wellbeing in our community.

Everyone is welcome!

We are well over half full, so if you’re thinking of coming along, please register www.trybooking.com/DJEYW

📅 Thursday 26th March
📍 St Arnaud Town Hall (cinema)
🕛 6-9pm

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We’ve had a couple of questions and thought we’d share:

❓ Is it for kids?
✅ The event is for all ages. However, we won’t have any activities for kids.

❓Authentic Conversations is about mental health and wellbeing. Does that mean the event will focus on mental health?
✅ Mental health and wellbeing are part of the theme, but it won’t be heavy or clinical. It’s about uplifting, positive stories, connection and community, with food and a relaxed atmosphere.

❓What is wellbeing?
✅ Wellbeing is about feeling content and functioning well in everyday life. It includes your mental, emotional and physical health, as well as feeling connected, supported and able to cope with life’s challenges.

❓Do I have to talk?
✅ Not at all! There’s no public speaking or required participation.

❓I’m not a farmer, can I attend?
✅ Yes! The event is supported by the National Centre for Farmer Health, but everyone is welcome. You don’t need to be a farmer.

If you’ve got any other questions, please ask ☺️