Nourish & Flourish - A Darwin Community Conversation on Wellbeing

Your body and mind weren't built to run on sugar, stress, and second-hand advice. Nourish & Flourish is a free, community-led afternoon of honest conversation about the health choices that actually make a difference — led by Darwin doctors, nurses and wellbeing practitioners who live here too. This afternoon is for you if... • You're managing diabetes or another chronic health condition • You're caring for a family member and want better tools to support them • You're simply curious about the small habits that create big, lasting change • You want real answers to your health questions — without the Dr Google spiral What you'll walk away with • Practical, doable tools you can start using that same week • The chance to ask GPs, nurses & specialists your own questions, face to face • A taste of yoga, myofascial release and sound healing you can actually feel, not just hear about • A fuller picture of health — medical, practical and personal, all in one room On the day, you'll hear from • Linda Conder, Nutritionist — practical, evidence-based nutrition for gut and brain health • Dr Marilynne Kirshbaum (RN, PhD) — what clinical hypnotherapy is, and how it can support people living with diabetes • Dr Jinesh Padmaka Silva, General Practitioner — a GP's perspective on chronic disease management and prevention • Mariah Rivera, ICU Registered Nurse — her personal story, "Surviving to Thriving" • Lee Plowman — The Identity Method™, a short self-reflection activity you can try on the day • Nicole & Courtney, AGOY Yoga — a hands-on taster of yoga, myofascial release and sound healing • Plus guest voices from Darwin's Christian and Buddhist communities Event details 📅 Saturday 17 October, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM ACST 📍 The Atrium, 12 Salonika Street, Darwin City NT 0820 🎟️ Free — all welcome 👥 Presented by VitaChoice Bring a friend, bring your questions, and come as you are.