Hello there. I’m Thuy, the heart and soul behind On Stillness.

Since I was young, I’ve always moved through the world in quiet ways (more as an observer than a passerby). I enjoy taking time to notice, to listen and to reflect. For a long time, I was searching for a sense of safety and belonging in a world that often felt too loud. I eventually found my way back to myself through Vipassana and mindfulness. These practices brought me a sense of clarity and what I can only describe as a homecoming – something I now carry into my work and everyday conversations.

For me, stillness isn’t about doing less, but about doing things with intention and care. This understanding led me to Social Work, where I bring together mindfulness and community support in practical ways.

With a background in Law and Social Work, I now work to create spaces where kindness, presence, and practical support can come together.

I am the founder of heal.thee – a community project (healthee.com.vn) dedicated to holistic community health. I believe that when we work from a place of stillness, we create a ripple effect of genuine, lasting impact.

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Impact & Initiatives

The professional expressions of my practice.

• Evidence-Based Mindfulness: As a social worker, I integrate mindfulness, compassion-based, and behavioural science approaches into community programs and wellbeing initiatives. I’m committed to translating research into practical, accessible experiences that are both sustainable and meaningful (visit Research & Reflections).
• Disability & Capacity Building: I currently work in support coordination while designing and facilitating wellbeing and capacity-building programs for people living with disability in Australia.
• Community Leadership: As the founder of a community initiative, I lead the development of holistic health resources and capacity-building tools to empower the Vietnamese community (visit heal.thee).
• Facilitation & Mindful Communities: I facilitate school-based wellbeing programs across the Tweed region and host mindfulness circles that invite people to slow down, reconnect with themselves and build genuine connections with others. Whether in a classroom or a community space, my intention is to create environments where people feel seen, supported and present (visit The Mindfulness Circle Project, La Luna Land).
• Future Vision – YW-CBS: I am currently developing the framework for the Youth Wellbeing Capacity Building System, an initiative that aims to build an integrated framework for youth wellbeing through prevention, mindfulness, and community capacity building.

Visit Initiatives & Projects to learn more.

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A Little More About Me

My professional practice is grounded in intentional living. Outside of work in systems and community practice, you will often find me:

• Storytelling: I’m drawn to the unseen stories of strangers and I love gathering them and weaving them into a bigger tapestry of human connection. I really believe our stories are what bind us to one another.
• Nature: I feel most at home in green spaces – walking through forests, camping under the sky or tending to a garden. These are the places where I slow down, recharge and restore my capacity to care for others.
• Crafting & Poetry: Crafting and poetry are my ways of making sense of things. They give shape to feelings and offer a soft space for reflection and expression.
• Mindfulness & Meditation: Mindfulness and Vipassana meditation are central to both my personal and professional life. They help me return to the present moment, deepen awareness and reconnect with the stillness that sits beneath the busyness of everyday life.
• Reflective Practice: I value slowing down and learning to “dance with life” as it unfolds. I also keep a personal blog where I share poems, stories from my wanderings and reflections on moving through life’s seasons with mindfulness (link to my blog).

I believe every soul’s journey is unique and I am here to honour that uniqueness through professional advocacy and mindful presence.