Australian Centre for Meditation and Mindfulness
A Forever Community​​

Lisa Forde founder of the Australian Centre for Meditation and Mindfulness (ACMM) and President of Meditation Australia began training meditation teachers in 2006 and has supported over a thousand people on their journey to becoming a meditation and mindfulness teacher.

Watch this video to learn more about Lisa’s experience and her influences.

The Caring ACMM Team

Ramona Lane - QLD
ACMM Mentor

Mindfulness teacher and Labyrinth facilitator. Qualified naturopath and midwife, specialising in pre and post natal meditation.

Loves sinking her hands into the earth in her garden and walking her Labyrinth.

Tim James - SA
ACMM Mentor

Mindfulness teacher, life coach, breathwork facilitator, specialist in corporate meditation and meditative inquiry. Ex CEO of charitable organisation.

Loves traveling, the beach and swimming in the ocean

Susie McPhie- NSW
ACMM Mentor

Meditation and yoga teacher offering classes and courses in her regional community. Background in nursing, midwifery, and maternal child healthcare.

Loves observing the night sky, dancing and singing really loud. She also plays the flute in a band

Anthony Grace - VIC
ACMM Mentor

Meditation and Mindfulness teacher who combines counselling therapy with mindfulness in his one to one sessions and conducts weekly community meditation evenings

Loves nature, the outdoors and spending time with his family

Jaine Alston - NSW/UK
ACMM Mentor

Meditation teacher who uses Reiki, Seichem, massage, aromatherapy, and astrology. Nursing background specialising in pain management.

Loves walking on the beach and is a life long learner.

Jen Hill - SA
ACMM Mentor

Corporate mindfulness educator and coaches individuals as well as guiding groups. Writer for Brainz magazine.

Loves mind and body sciences, physics, philosophy, spirituality and ancient wisdom, as well as spending time in nature.

Jacqui Mulholland - VIC
ACMM Mentor

Meditation teacher, holistic health practitioner, remedial massage therapist, and yin yoga teacher. Working in natural therapies for over 18 years.

Loves walks in the mountains, a soothing hot bath and long luxurious massages

Lauren Howe - QLD
ACMM Mentor

Meditation teacher, coach, embodiment practitioner, eco therapist, and women's circle facilitator. Qualified law graduate and ex-government worker.

Loves tending to her permaculture garden and going hiking.

Sammy Wynn - NSW
ACMM Mentor

Award-winning mindfulness teacher and business owner. Runs courses and programs for children, families, and couples. Co-hosts women's empowerment podcast.

Loves yoga, journaling, mindful art and spending time with her family.

Lucinda Lane - VIC
ACMM Mentor

Meditation teacher, Remedial massage therapist, Reiki master, and Bowen therapist. Specialises in mindfulness for the neurodiverse and optimising health.

Loves coffee, walking nature trails by the Yarra River and being in her garden.

Donna Shiel - VIC
ACMM Mentor

Meditation and mindfulness teacher, environmental scientist, and certified forest therapy guide. Works in sustainability and offers meditation classes and mindful nature walks.

Loves laughing, art, and spending time in nature

Mansi Shah- VIC
Enrolments and Student Support

Onboarding students into our training. Preparation of retreats, general administration and student queries.

Loves being creative, making things with her hands, drawing, colouring and crocheting

Andrea Nisizaka Smit - QLD
Operations and Marketing

Multitalented operations and marketing wiz. Supports ACMM students through their journey and organises ACMM in-person retreats and other events.

Loves reading, coffee, pottery making, and volunteering.

Janet Etty-Leal - VIC
Children’s Mindfulness Specialist

Pioneer of mindful education for children. She is the author of 2 widely referenced books for teaching mindfulness to children and has worked extensively in the education sector.

Loves nature, gardening and going on retreats

Asher Packman - NSW
Founder of the Fifth Direction

Renowned depth-oriented mentor, meditation and kundalini yoga teacher, storyteller and Jungian scholar.

Loves poetry, meditation and deep sharing

Aidan Carlisle- VIC
Student Support and Tech

Admin and tech specialist. Supports students with accounts, certificates and maintains all records. Specializes in video technology.

Loves being a YouTuber, boardgames, and hiking.

Why we love what we do

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What we believe in...

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Compassion and Care

We treat people gently and with encouragement

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Dive Deep

An invitation to bring your whole self to the training

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Magical Surprises

We have a laughter filled, curious, connected and playful community

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Respect for your uniqueness

We love to nurture and support the things that you love and are passionate about

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Keeping It Real

We teach practical skills that work

ACMM Eco Policy 

ACMM is committed to eco care:

All our manuals, educational material, audios and videos are all online. If students choose to print their manuals, we ask them to do so on recycled paper only. This keeps paper waste to an absolute minimum.

All of our administration is done electronically.

All our audios and videos are in digital format.

ACMM team members work electronically from their own dedicated home office.  This minimizes commuting, carbon emissions and resource wastage. 

Part of our educational program involves deepening students’ mindful connection with nature.

Know that when you choose to study with us, you choose a responsible employer and nature friendly education provider.

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Our mission is to Increase global wellbeing by providing comprehensive and personalized meditation teacher training.