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2026 Womn-Kind Events

During Mental Health Month in October 2026, Womn-Kind delivered two special events bringing girls, young women and gender-diverse young people together for days of connection, courage and belonging.

We gathered at Watersedge at The Rocks in Sydney on Sunday, 4 October, before bringing our flagship event to the Riverina for the first time at Uneke Warehouse in Wagga Wagga on Saturday, 24 October.

Across both events, guests heard inspiring stories, joined honest conversations about mental health and growing up, and explored what it means to back yourself, embrace who you are and find your people. Interactive workshops, personal reflection and shared meals created opportunities to connect beyond the stage—with strangers becoming friends and different generations learning from one another.

For our Founder, Ruby, bringing the event to the region where she grew up was especially meaningful: an opportunity to create the kind of space she wished had existed when she was younger.

🎤 Speakers across the two events included:

• Grace Toombs - Founder of June Health and advocate for improving women’s access to healthcare.

• Janice Rodrigues - Australian Youth Representative to the United Nations, amplifying young Australians’ voices on the global stage.

• Sam Longmore - Adaptive athlete and fundraiser whose 441-kilometre Big Wheel challenge demonstrated extraordinary courage, resilience and determination.

• Darian Brooker - Founder of We, Future Leaders, supporting young people to recognise their potential and develop their leadership.

• Maya Neagle - Wellbeing and lifestyle content creator, who led a session on “Being On Your Own Side”.

• Lucy Kough - Founder of Tap the Gap, helping women build financial confidence and grow their superannuation through everyday spending.

• Nikki Riesel - Social worker specialising in youth mental health, supporting honest conversations about wellbeing and navigating life’s challenges.

• Grace Hoey - AgriFutures Horizon Scholar and agricultural science student at Charles Sturt University, exploring the future of Australian agriculture.

• Sarah Hope – Manager, Capacity Building at AgriFutures Australia, supporting opportunities for emerging rural leaders.

• Ruby Riethmuller – Founder and CEO of Womn-Kind and Deputy Commissioner (Lived Experience) at the Mental Health Commission of NSW, who hosted the events and facilitated conversations and activities.

The moments that stayed with us were often the simplest: someone arriving alone and finding a friend, a story that helped another person feel understood, or a conversation that gave someone the confidence to be more themselves.

With heartfelt thanks to our speakers, sponsors, volunteers and everyone who joined us, our 2026 events brought our purpose to life: helping young people feel seen, supported and connected - wherever they live.