Love was in the air—and so was friendship—at our second consecutive Friendship Day celebration, held not long after Valentine’s Day. This special event brought together participants and their friends for a heartwarming day filled with creativity, connection, and community spirit.
Stewart, Samantha, Baruch, Samuel, George and their friends kicked things off by writing thoughtful cards to someone special in their lives—be it a friend, a family member, or a support worker.
Everyone also had the chance to gift a potted plant to someone they care about. These plants were generously donated by Bunnings Hawthorn, brought an extra touch of joy to the day and helped spread smiles all around.
To top it off, we gathered for a delicious BBQ lunch, enjoying good food and even better company. It was a perfect way to celebrate the power of friendship and the importance of meaningful social connection.
We’re already looking forward to next year!
Image Description: (photos left to right) a photo of George smiling as he is seated in front of his potted plant. A photo of Samuel seated in front of his potted plant. Next to him stands David who is smiling. Samuel is wearing a blue Minecraft t-shirt. The last photo is of Stewart and Stephen cooking sausages on the barbeque outside the centre. A photo of Baruch smiling next to Karun. Baruch is holding up his potted plant and gift card. A photo of Stewart gifting a small potted plant to Samantha, who is seated in her wheelchair. Stewart is wearing black tracksuit pants and a red and grey striped t-shirt, and Samantha is wearing denim shorts and a pink t-shirt.