Are you wanting to understand more about perimenopause and menopause?

Whether you’re experiencing symptoms, or feeling that you might be stepping into this time in your life and want to be educated and ready?

Then this is the perfect workshop to come and learn about all things perimenopause & menopause in a fun and relaxed way!

What’s included in the workshop:

This introductory session is your starting point for understanding perimenopause and menopause. You’ll receive clear, evidence-based information in a supportive down-to-earth environment. We’ll cover the essentials, answer common questions and help you feel more confident about what’s happening in your body.

What we’ll explore:

• What perimenopause and menopause actually are: The definitions, symptoms and how menopause is diagnosed

• Health changes and long-term considerations around the time of menopause

• Treatment options, including hormonal, non-hormonal and complementary approaches

• Understanding the risks and benefits of treatment options

• Common myths and misconceptions

• Lifestyle factors that can support your wellbeing

• A short Q&A at the end

What you’ll walk away with:

This is a foundation session designed to give you clarity, confidence, and practical knowledge. You will leave with a stronger understanding of your options and a clearer sense of direction. Many topics are introduced at a beginner level here, and we explore them in more depth in the follow-on session.

About your host

I’m Sharon Best, the founder of Menopause Nurse Out Loud. I’m a Registered Nurse, Midwife and Child & Family Health Nurse with over 30 years of clinical experience and I specialise in providing evidence-based education and supportive guidance for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. I created this service because I found that my own menopause journey was confusing, isolating, and at times overwhelming. Even with decades of healthcare experience, I found myself searching for clear and credible, objective and accurate information and also a space where I felt truly heard. I couldn’t help thinking that if my menopause journey was this challenging for me, there must be many other women out there who are feeling the same.

My work is grounded in evidence-based practice and supported by ongoing professional development through the Australasian Menopause Society (AMS), Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, and the International Menopause Society (IMS). I am deeply committed to helping women feel informed, validated, and supported.

Woven Together: Central Coast Woven Wrap Gathering

Explore, experiment and connect through woven wraps

Come and join us for a relaxed woven wrap gathering - a space to play, try new things and spend time with other parents who love or are curious about wrapping.

This isn’t a formal workshop. There’s no pressure to “get it right.” Just a welcoming space to feel the fabric, experiment with different carries, ask questions and build confidence at your own pace.

Whether you’re brand new to woven wraps, moving on from stretchy wraps or already wrapping and wanting to hang out and play with wraps - you’re so welcome here.

What’s included

• A small, cosy group of wrap curious parents

• Gentle guidance and demonstrations woven into the session

• Time to try different sizes, blends and weaves

• Space to experiment and find what feels good for you

• Plenty of support if you’d like it - or space to simply observe

• A $20 store credit to use on any wrap or carrier purchase within seven days of the gathering (equal to your ticket price)

We’ll chat about safety, comfort and positioning naturally as we go - but the focus is on exploration, connection and building confidence through hands on play.

Price

$20 per person
Your ticket includes the gathering and a $20 store credit redeemable on any wrap or carrier purchase within seven days.

The finer details

Where: The Village Collective, Shop 70-72/189 Ocean View Rd, Ettalong Beach NSW 2257

When: Friday 13 March 10am to 12pm

Why attend?

Because woven wraps are so underrated! They are incredibly versatile and so cosy!

... and because they are best understood by feeling them.

From shorties to long wraps, lightweight linens to cushy jacquards - you’ll get to explore how different fabrics move, grip and support in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Bring your own wrap if you have one - or come and explore mine.

And don’t worry - crying babies are absolutely welcome! This is a relaxed, baby-led space where you can feed, cuddle or take breaks whenever you need.

Good to know

• Babies and partners are always welcome. 
  

• Bring your own wrap if you already have one (but no worries if you don't!)

• Credits are valid for 7 days after your workshop

• Spaces are limited to keep sessions intimate

Ready to wrap with confidence?

Reserve your place and join us for an afternoon of woven curiosity and community.

Preparing Your Mind & Body for Birth

The Birth Prep Workshop is a unique, hands-on workshop designed for women and their birthing partners in their second and third trimester who want to feel strong in their body, calm in their mind and confident in their ability to birth - with a clear toolkit they (and their partner) know how to use.

This workshop bridges the gap between knowing about birth and feeling ready for it.

You’ll learn:

• Exactly what exercises and movement to focus on in pregnancy

• How to use breath, acupressure, and positioning to support your body

• What’s happening physiologically during labour and how to work with it

• Practical, proven tools you and your partner can confidently use during birth

It’s informative, empowering and genuinely fun.

A truly collaborative birth preparation experience

This workshop is guided by a collaborative team of experienced practitioners, bringing together their expertise in one cohesive, supportive session:

• A Doula

• A Midwife

• An Acupuncture-trained midwife

• A Mumsafe birth & postpartum exercise specialist

Rather than separate appointments or siloed information, everything is woven together — so you leave feeling physically prepared, mentally grounded, and reassured that your body knows what to do.

Not your typical antenatal class

This is not a sit-and-listen workshop.

You and your partner will move, practise, try the tools, ask questions, and feel it all in your body.

You’ll leave with:

• Clarity (no more guessing what to do)

• Confidence in your body

• A partner who knows exactly how to support you

• And a practical toolkit you can use in pregnancy and during labour

What we’ll cover

This workshop is intentionally structured into two clear sections so everything feels easy to understand, practise, and apply.

Section One: Preparing your mind & body for birth

(Pregnancy Preparation for Second & Third Trimester)

In this first session, you’ll learn how to prepare your body and nervous system during pregnancy, with tools you can continue using right up until labour begins.

You’ll be guided through:

• Birth-supportive exercises and movement to build strength, mobility and endurance

• Floor-based and birth ball exercises you can safely practise at home

• Movement that supports:

  • Growing strength where your body needs support

  • Opening and mobility through the pelvis

  • Releasing tension in the hips, back and pelvic area

• Understanding how your muscles adapt during pregnancy and prepare for birth

• Simple, effective breathwork to support relaxation, calm and nervous system regulation

• Birth preparation acupressure points (including partner practice) to support the body in the weeks leading into birth

This section gives you clarity around what to practise, why it matters, and how to move forward feeling supported rather than overwhelmed.

Section Two: Understanding birth & using these tools in labour

(Physiology, Movement, Acupressure & Labour Support)

This section begins by grounding you in what your body is doing during labour and how to work with it not against it.

You’ll explore:

• A clear, reassuring understanding of the physiology of birth

• How labour progresses and what supports it

• The fear–tension–pain cycle, how it can impact labour and practical ways to avoid or soften it

From here, everything becomes practical and embodied.

You’ll then experience and practise:

• A simple labour movement circuit, including:

  • Birth ball exercises

  • Key labour and resting positions

• Partner support for movement, positioning and comfort

• Using acupressure in labour for support and relief

• How and when to use a TENS machine, including pad placement

• Using a birthing sling / rebozo for comfort, release and support

• Breath and mindset tools for staying grounded, focused and supported during intensity

This section helps everything come together so when labour begins, your body and mind recognise what to do.

What’s included

• 2.5-hour small-group workshop

• Hands-on practice with movement, breathwork, acupressure, birth ball, TENS machine & sling

• Take-home resources you can continue using at home

• Tea and light nourishment

• Time for questions and personalised support

Ticket price - $155 per couple

The Cacao Grounded Hour is a gentle 60-minute workshop created for women, especially mothers, who feel mentally overloaded, stretched thin, or disconnected from their bodies.

This session combines ceremonial cacao with EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), grounding practices and guided reflection to support nervous system regulation and emotional release.

Together, we’ll slow the body down, soften the stress response and create space to let go of the mental load many women carry, often without realising how heavy it’s become.

You’ll be guided through:

• A gentle cacao ceremony to support grounding and presence

• EFT tapping to help calm the nervous system and release stored tension

• Simple breath and body-based practices to bring you back into balance

• Quiet reflection and intention-setting as you reset and reconnect

No prior experience with cacao or EFT is needed. This is a calm, supportive space where you’re invited to arrive exactly as you are.

You’ll leave feeling more settled in your body, clearer in your mind, and gently reconnected to yourself, with tools you can take into everyday life.

The Village Collective Mothers’ Group

Starts 9 February for 6 weeks.

Biology never intended for us to mother our babies on our own. Mothers deserve to be surrounded by others walking the path of early motherhood - sharing, connecting and supporting.

The Village Mothers’ Groups offer a nurturing and supportive environment for mothers and their babies aged 6 weeks to 9 months.

These six-week programs are designed to foster connection, provide education, and create a sense of community among new mothers.

Program Highlights:

Expert-Led Sessions: Each week features a different practitioner from The Village Collective, covering topics such as baby massage, sleep support, maternal wellbeing, and more.

Community Building: The groups are intentionally kept small (capped at 10 participants) to encourage meaningful connections. A private WhatsApp group is also established for continued support outside of sessions.

Relaxed Environment: Sessions include time for baby play and socialisation, as well as opportunities for mothers to enjoy tea, coffee, and snacks while sharing their experiences.

Holistic Support: The program is facilitated by professionals dedicated to supporting mothers, ensuring a comprehensive approach to early motherhood challenges.

The Village Mothers’ Groups aim to recreate the communal support traditionally found in village settings, recognizing that mothers thrive when surrounded by understanding and shared experiences.

Are you wanting to understand more about perimenopause and menopause?

Whether you’re experiencing symptoms, or feeling that you might be stepping into this time in your life and want to be educated and ready?

Then this is the perfect workshop to come and learn about all things perimenopause & menopause in a fun and relaxed way!

What’s included in the workshop:

This introductory session is your starting point for understanding perimenopause and menopause. You’ll receive clear, evidence-based information in a supportive down-to-earth environment. We’ll cover the essentials, answer common questions and help you feel more confident about what’s happening in your body.

What we’ll explore:

• What perimenopause and menopause actually are: The definitions, symptoms and how menopause is diagnosed

• Health changes and long-term considerations around the time of menopause

• Treatment options, including hormonal, non-hormonal and complementary approaches

• Understanding the risks and benefits of treatment options

• Common myths and misconceptions

• Lifestyle factors that can support your wellbeing

• A short Q&A at the end

What you’ll walk away with:

This is a foundation session designed to give you clarity, confidence, and practical knowledge. You will leave with a stronger understanding of your options and a clearer sense of direction. Many topics are introduced at a beginner level here, and we explore them in more depth in the follow-on session.

About your host

I’m Sharon Best, the founder of Menopause Nurse Out Loud. I’m a Registered Nurse, Midwife, and Child & Family Health Nurse with over 30 years of clinical experience and I specialise in providing evidence-based education and supportive guidance for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. I created this service because I found that my own menopause journey was confusing, isolating, and at times overwhelming. Even with decades of healthcare experience, I found myself searching for clear and credible, objective and accurate information and also a space where I felt truly heard. I couldn’t help thinking that if my menopause journey was this challenging for me, there must be many other women out there who are feeling the same.

My work is grounded in evidence-based practice and supported by ongoing professional development through the Australasian Menopause Society (AMS), Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, and the International Menopause Society (IMS). I am deeply committed to helping women feel informed, validated, and supported.

Mindful Hypnobirthing Day Course with Kathryn from Mamma Nurture 7 February 10am-4pm.

Hi I am Kathryn, a certified Mindful Hypnobirthing Instructor and super exctied to bring Mindful Hypnobirthing Day Course to The Village Collective. You won't learn just breathing and relaxation in this course, you will learn how to amplify the effect of these using hypnosis, alongside some powerful and simple birth mindfulness.

 We will prepare both of your mindsets ready for an empowering birth, learning how to reframe birth, release any fears and worries you may have and give you the practical and phsyical tools,  resources and support you need for a confident and calm birth.

​You will both leave this day feeling so incredibly prepared both practically and emotionally for your birth with a huge amount of new knowledge.

Topics we cover in the
Mindful Hypnobirthing Course

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• Psychological process of birthing and how your mind and body works together

• Breathing techniques and mindset training

• Creating an oxytocin toolkit

• Releasing fears, worries and reframing birth

• Anchoring and imagery to create a calming space and mindset

• How to stay calm and alert with self-hypnosis

• Reducing intervention with simple changes to your birth plan and your language

• Physical toolkit for your partner to support your birth

  What's included in the day:

• Online version of the Mindful Hypnobirthing course valued at $99

• Take home worksheets and mindful gifts to use for your birth

• Hypnobirthing sound tracks

• Option for me to record your personal visuallisation as created in the course

Total cost of the day per couple $295 Next Date: 7 February 2026 @ The Village Collective 10am-4pm

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This course starts on Tuesday 3 February for 5 weeks 12pm-1:30pm

​Each class includes baby massage, mamma time where we have tea and snacks while sharing our motherhood journey and connecting with the other mums. We always finish up with a calming relaxation both you and baby will enjoy!

You will leave each class feeling connected to both your baby and other local mums and lovely and calm for the rest of the day!

Mamma-to-be Gathering 1 February 2026 10am-11:45am

These beautiful mornings are calm, nurturing and nourishing for pregnant mums no matter what stage of pregnancy from 6 weeks 40 weeks you are all welcome!

The topic for this month is making your own essential oil blends for pregnany, birth and postpartum. You will be provioded with a selection of oils to blend and coconut oil and roller bottles.

Each gathering starts with a mindful practice, followed by sharing in a beautiful supported circle. I share practical tips and tools on a different area of birth or postpartum. We finish the Gathering off with a restorative meditation. I will also bring along some homemade goodies to enjoy and warming tea.

The Gatherings are an amazing opportunity to connect with like-minded mammas-to-be and find beautiful friends to journey through into motherhood with!  

I cannot wait to welcome you to these Mamma-to-be Gatherings and support you through your journey into motherhood and meeting your village!!

Kathryn xx

2026 Vision Board Workshop Using Right Brain Neuroscience

Get ready to tap into your creative side and craft a vision board like never before. For women looking to learn neuroscience backed methods of creating a vision board along with nervous system regulation practices for your new year!!!

If you’re a woman that feels drawn to seeking community and stepping into a new chapter in 2026 then this space is for you! This workshop combines neuroscience-informed visualisation, structured vision board creation, and a guided meditation to help clarify goals in a way that feels achievable and regulated, not overwhelming.

Held by Zena from EQ Mindset

The essential shifts to reclaim your sense of self, and return to calm, grounded connection.

This is Bree’s core workshop offering - a nourishing, reflective in-person experience designed to help mothers make sense of the inner shifts they’re experiencing as they move beyond the initial phase of motherhood.

As the early intensity of motherhood begins to ease, many women find themselves asking quiet questions about identity, purpose and how they want to live in this next chapter.

These workshop support mothers to understand why they’re feeling the way they do, and why these feelings are a natural part of motherhood - not a personal failing.

Together, participants unpack the subtle stories, expectations and assumptions that can shape motherhood without us realising it and that can pull women away from themselves and from fully enjoying this season. Bree then guides mothers through three identity-led shifts that support a return to calm, clarity and grounded connection - helping them feel more aligned, present and connected to who they are now.

Mamma-to-be Gathering 18 January 2026 10am-11:45am

These beautiful mornings are calm, nurturing and nourishing for pregnant mums no matter what stage of pregnancy from 6 weeks 40 weeks you are all welcome!

The topic for this month is making your own essential oil blends for pregnany, birth and postpartum. You will be provioded with a selection of oils to blend and coconut oil and roller bottles.

Each gathering starts with a mindful practice, followed by sharing in a beautiful supported circle. I share practical tips and tools on a different area of birth or postpartum. We finish the Gathering off with a restorative meditation. I will also bring along some homemade goodies to enjoy and warming tea.

The Gatherings are an amazing opportunity to connect with like-minded mammas-to-be and find beautiful friends to journey through into motherhood with!  

I cannot wait to welcome you to these Mamma-to-be Gatherings and support you through your journey into motherhood and meeting your village!!

Kathryn xx

The Empowered Motherhood Circle

A nurturing space for mamas to receive, connect, reflect, and step into empowered, mindful motherhood.

Join our new monthly Empowered Motherhood Circle at The Village!

Join Bree, an ICF-Accredited Mama Rising Matrescence Facilitator, who will share powerful matrescence wisdom and insights on a different theme each month - examples include:

• Who Am I Now?” – Rediscovering Yourself Beyond Motherhood

• Tame Your Inner Critic – Finding Self-Compassion in Motherhood

• From Comparison to Connection – Letting Go of “Perfect Mother” Pressure

• Overcoming Mum Guilt – Permission to Prioritise Yourself

• Living in Alignment – Honouring Your Values & What Matters Most

  This information will help you begin to shift from overwhelm, guilt, and self-doubt into a motherhood experience that feels grounded, confident, joyful, deeply fulfilling - and authentically yours.

Sessions also include guided opportunities for deep self-reflection, alongside authentic connection and sharing with other mamas on the journey. You’ll also experience nourishing embodiment practices such as guided meditations, visualisations, and restorative yoga poses to leave you feeling calm, supported, and replenished.

Hosted by Bree Sutherland from Soul FULL Coaching and Yoga - a Matrescence Facilitator, Motherhood Coach, Yoga Teacher, and mama herself. Bree is deeply committed to supporting women through the profound transformation into and through motherhood, known as matrescence. She lovingly holds space for mamas, fostering an intimate, safe, and deeply nurturing environment.

Next Date: Saturday 13 December 2025

Time: 9.30am - 10.45am (75 mins)

Tickets:$25

Are you ready mums for a fun night of Christmas excitment, get your crafty christmas fingers at the ready and wear your loose pants ready for some yummy Christmas treats! This is what we have planned for the evening:

• Christmas Gingerbread House Making Competition - gingerbread house and sweets included and PRIZE for the winner!

• Christmas platters

• Bubbles (non alcoholic and alcholic options)

• Christmas Outfits

• Plenty of Christmas tunes

We will of course have the Christmas tunes pumping and lots of chatter and connection. You deserve this evening lovely mums so let’s hang out together and start the Christmas Spirit flowing.

Mamma-to-be Gathering 3 May 2025 10am-11:30am

These beautiful mornings are calm, nurturing and nourishing for pregnant mums no matter what stage of pregnancy from 6 weeks 40 weeks you are all welcome!

Each gathering starts with a mindful practice, followed by sharing in a beautiful supported circle. I share practical tips and tools on a different area of birth or postpartum. We finish the Gathering off with a restorative meditation. I will also bring along some homemade goodies to enjoy and warming tea.

The Gatherings are an amazing opportunity to connect with like-minded mammas-to-be and find beautiful friends to journey through into motherhood with!  

I cannot wait to welcome you to these Mamma-to-be Gatherings and support you through your journey into motherhood and meeting your village!!

Kathryn xx

Join Sarah from Ivy Styling for some festive floral fun and be guided to make an everlasting Christmas wreath! You will get to choose from a selection of beautiful selection of goodies from nature, flowers, foilage and velvety bows!

November 27 6-8pm! We cannot wait for this fun night to kick start the Christmas season! There are limited spots available so don’t wait to get your ticket (or tickets as there is a discount for a bring a friend ticket).

The Grounded Hour - EFT & Nervous system reset for mamas

A soft pause for the woman behind the motherhood

A gentle 90-minute workshop to:

• Release the weight of the mental load

• Regulate your nervous system

• Feel held, seen, and supported

• Leave feeling lighter in your body and mind

A space to pause, exhale and to return to yourself.

Hosted by Kate from Mineral & Grace.

Mamma-to-be Gathering 9 November 2025 10am-11:30am

These beautiful mornings are calm, nurturing and nourishing for pregnant mums no matter what stage of pregnancy from 6 weeks 40 weeks you are all welcome!

The topic for this month is mindfulness and movement for birth. Bring your birthing ball and we will have fun looking at some great positions and movement ( you will get a list to take home to go through with your partner as well).

Each gathering starts with a mindful practice, followed by sharing in a beautiful supported circle. I share practical tips and tools on a different area of birth or postpartum. We finish the Gathering off with a restorative meditation. I will also bring along some homemade goodies to enjoy and warming tea.

The Gatherings are an amazing opportunity to connect with like-minded mammas-to-be and find beautiful friends to journey through into motherhood with!  

I cannot wait to welcome you to these Mamma-to-be Gatherings and support you through your journey into motherhood and meeting your village!!

Kathryn xx

The Empowered Motherhood Circle

A nurturing space for mamas to receive, connect, reflect, and step into empowered, mindful motherhood.

Join our new monthly Empowered Motherhood Circle at The Village!

Join Bree, an ICF-Accredited Mama Rising Matrescence Facilitator, who will share powerful matrescence wisdom and insights on a different theme each month - examples include:

• Who Am I Now?” – Rediscovering Yourself Beyond Motherhood

• Tame Your Inner Critic – Finding Self-Compassion in Motherhood

• From Comparison to Connection – Letting Go of “Perfect Mother” Pressure

• Overcoming Mum Guilt – Permission to Prioritise Yourself

• Living in Alignment – Honouring Your Values & What Matters Most

  This information will help you begin to shift from overwhelm, guilt, and self-doubt into a motherhood experience that feels grounded, confident, joyful, deeply fulfilling - and authentically yours.

Sessions also include guided opportunities for deep self-reflection, alongside authentic connection and sharing with other mamas on the journey. You’ll also experience nourishing embodiment practices such as guided meditations, visualisations, and restorative yoga poses to leave you feeling calm, supported, and replenished.

Hosted by Bree Sutherland from Soul FULL Coaching and Yoga - a Matrescence Facilitator, Motherhood Coach, Yoga Teacher, and mama herself. Bree is deeply committed to supporting women through the profound transformation into and through motherhood, known as matrescence. She lovingly holds space for mamas, fostering an intimate, safe, and deeply nurturing environment.

Next Date: Saturday 8 November 2025

Time: 9.30am - 10.45am (75 mins)

Tickets:$25

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Welcome to your trusted breastfeeding support resource. Whether you’re expecting a baby or navigating the early weeks of motherhood, our expert breastfeeding classes are here to guide you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence you need to succeed. As an IBCLC lactation consultant and experienced midwife, I offer group classes and private sessions tailored to your unique breastfeeding needs.

Why Choose Our Breastfeeding Classes?

Personalised & Expert Care
With years of experience in both midwifery and lactation consultancy, Harriet provides evidence-based, compassionate support to parents navigating their breastfeeding journey. Whether you’re a first-time mum or need a refresher, my classes cover everything you need to know about breastfeeding.

Flexible Options for Every Family

• Group Classes: Join like-minded parents in a supportive group setting to learn the basics of breastfeeding, including latch techniques, positions, milk supply, and troubleshooting.

• Private Sessions: (Available here) If you prefer one-on-one support, my private sessions are tailored to your unique needs, helping you overcome any breastfeeding challenges and offering personalised guidance.

Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Content
Our classes are based on the latest research in lactation and midwifery, ensuring you receive accurate, up-to-date information to make the best choices for you and your baby.