From Little Things Big Things Grow

Meet Mikaila and the Brookhaven Mums

On any given Friday, you will find a growing group of mums gathering at the Brookhaven Bean Café, bonding over shared experiences while enjoying a cup of coffee. What started as a casual hang out with a handful of new mums has grown to a community of more than fifteen, in just a few short months.

Primary school teacher, Mikaila and her husband Damon, moved to Brookhaven just three years ago and have since built their dream home and welcomed their first child – baby Leonardo. As Mikaila had Leonardo during the peak of COVID lockdowns, she came to rely on their neighbours and friends – their “Brookhaven Family”.

The group started when Leonardo was a couple of months old with a post on the Brookhaven Mothers Group on Facebook. “We all felt really vulnerable about the prospect of meeting new mums and not knowing anything about each other… but it has been the most rewarding experience” Mikaila explained.

With routines established, the mums now branch out beyond Brookhaven Bean. The crew organise afternoon walks, expeditions to new cafes and swimming lessons, paint and sip sessions and occasionally a mum’s night out. Mikaila has also been working to bring new programs and activities to the community. She has plans for nature play sessions, music mornings, mums and bubs group fitness, identity workshops and more.

It is all about creating a support network and sense of belonging for these Brookhaven mums. Community minded individuals like Mikaila and the initiatives they choose to champion is what makes Brookhaven so special.

If you are interested in joining, search for the Brookhaven Mother’s Group on Facebook.