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Bloom Wellness Festival
Saturday 11th October 2025
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Join us for a weekend of wellness, movement, mindfulness, and community at Bloom Wellness Festival. Showcasing 40 exhibitors, plus a variety of health talks, workshops and activities covering nutrition, fitness, wellbeing, lifestyle & more. Whether you're already a health enthusiast or just looking for a little motivation, this event is for you!
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From its inception in 2012, Bloom has been a cornerstone wellness event in FNQ, showcasing all aspects of holistic health and wellbeing. (Read our founding story here). Our holistic approach encompasses everything from environmental wellness to non-toxic skincare, nutrition, fitness, wellbeing and lifestyle.
We believe that prevention is better than cure, and that small, informed choices can make a big difference. This one-day event will empower you with the tools and information you need to live a healthy life naturally 🩷
EVENT OVERVIEW
| Date | Saturday 11 October 2025 |
| Location | Cairns Colonial Club Conference Centre - Entry & free parking on Behan St. |
| Tickets | $35 online / $45 at the door (children 15yrs & under $18) |
| Inclusions | All talks, workshops, classes & free copy of Bloom Magazine |
| Lunch $20 | Chicken Poke Bowl (GF DF), Soba noodle salad with ginger soy dressing (V DF), Spinach Pumpkin Couscous Salad (GF DF V) |
| What to bring | Comfortable clothing, water bottle, notebook, pen. Some sessions may require a yoga mat or cushion. An open mind 🌸 |
| Accommodation | Special Bloom rates are available at the Cairns Colonial Club - use promo code CAMP-BLOOM (valid for bookings made until Tues 30th Sept) |
| Sunday Sessions | Additional ticketed sessions on Sunday 12th October |
2025 guest presenters
Lee Holmes - Supercharge Your Gut
Steven Prahin - Eden Healthfoods
Kathy Popplewell - Laughter Yoga
Julie Heskins - Raw Vegan Chef
Emily Ember - Ecstatic Dance FNQ
Ketut Souvereign
Mason Taylor - Superfeast
Meah Robertson - Fem21 & Man21
Shamiz Kachwalla - High Carb Health
Jay Jackson - All Stars Permaculture
Kelly Lucas - Performance Coach
Dr Sandra McRae Cabot
Annie Clark - Health & Lifestyle Coach
Andrea Monkhouse - Clinical Nurse Colon Hydrotherapy
Gwyneth Rowlands - Yoga & Qigong Instructor
Leilana Grace - Sound Healing Facilitator
Dr Marc Cohen - Integrative Doctor
Dr Sandeep Gupta - Integrative Doctor
Dr Shehab Faragallah - Holistic Dentist
Shukul Kachwalla - High Carb Health
Megan & Gary - Somatic Facilitators
2025 EXHIBITOR directory
purchase tickets
$35 Online / $45 at the Door
Includes:
• Entry to Festival
• Access to all talks & workshops
• Free copy of Bloom Magazine
• Digital Goody Bag
Exhibitor applications are now open for Bloom 2025
More than a wellness event, Bloom is a heart-led, curated experience — and we’re on the lookout for aligned brands, facilitators, and educators to join us. Want to be part of something meaningful?
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Have a question or would like to be involved? Send us a message and we'll get back to you as soon as we can!
about bloom
Bloom Wellness Festival was founded by Emma Lodge. Her journey began in 2007 when a close friend was diagnosed with breast cancer. “I just wanted to help, and figured the closest thing I could do to make a difference was to fundraise,” says Emma.With no prior event experience, Emma created what became the largest Pink Ribbon fundraising event in Cairns. Held in the Shangri-La Hotel ballroom, the Pink Ribbon High Tea attracted over 200 guests and raised more than $10,000 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
What started as a fundraiser soon became a creative outlet. As Emma connected with women and breast cancer survivors, their personal stories inspired her to keep going. But after four years, her perspective began to shift. “I started questioning where the funds were going. I thought raising money would lead to a cure—but the deeper I looked, the more I realised there was a disconnect between funding research and how we actually live our lives.”Emma began researching and quickly became passionate about prevention. “We live in a toxic world. People would donate to cancer research, then go home and spray chemical cleaners or eat processed food. That contradiction became impossible for me to ignore.”This marked a turning point. Emma describes it as her “U-turn”—a moment of clarity that changed everything. Armed with new awareness, she started inviting authors and guest speakers to Cairns to host Prevention is the Cure seminars. She also launched The Organic Experience, a bus tour connecting people to local food producers in the Atherton Tablelands.
“The seminars were great, but I wanted people to experience the message—to feel the connection between food, community, and health in a tangible way.”Out of these efforts, Bloom was born: a vibrant, educational weekend event in Cairns that celebrates holistic health and empowers people to make informed choices. “Far North Queensland has so many incredible health-conscious businesses. Bloom became a way to bring them together and share their knowledge and passion.”Now over a decade on, Bloom is a thriving wellness event attracting expert presenters from across Australia. Emma also launched Bloom Magazine, a platform to continue the conversation and share wisdom from leaders in health and wellbeing.
“Creating the Bloom Wellness Festival and magazine was never my life plan. I honestly don’t know how I’ve done it all these years—except that I’ve been driven by passion, purpose, and a deep desire to make a difference. If Bloom plants just one seed of empowerment in someone, then I’ve done what I came here to do.”- (Emma Lodge, Bloom Founder)
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