‘Let’s Spread Kindness’ is the key message disability service Karys Health wishes to convey at its first social event on October 21.
The social event at Galada Community Centre in Epping welcomes people with disabilities, families, and friends to participate in art therapy during the morning, followed by a visit of therapy dogs, and music therapy in the afternoon.
Managing director and founder Tendai Karys said the activities were organised to share light and positivity to the community, accommodating for people with disabilities.
“In my experience in the field, I’ve noticed when people do art and music therapy and animal therapy, it helps them to convey their emotions, even with self-care, it’s also a relaxing mechanism as well or it brings joy to them,” she said.
Paralympian and motivational speaker Liam Twomey will attend the event, sharing his story, which Karys Health believes will motivate others with their own journeys.
“It’s an honour that someone has taken out their time to come and do this event with us and help us give back, help us motivate others and help us share a positive light to others in the community, so it’s pretty exciting,” Ms Karys said.
Administration and marketing supervisor Beverly Maingard said she hoped the event left a footprint on people’s hearts and reminded the community that Karys Health was present.
“By coming to this event, they are going to gain friendship, they are going to know a little bit more about how we can help them reach their goals and how we can help them with their mental health.” Ms Maingard said.
Karys Health was founded in 2018, a National Disability Insurance Agency, NDIS, provider that works alongside disability case workers, professional GPS and nurses, and mental health services.
When Ms Karys started the company as a registered nurse, social events were a priority as she saw that people needed a space to bond.
She said she looked forward to creating more social events near Christmas time and in the future to share a constant message Kary’s Health continues to give.
“I am really hoping that we can spread awareness and hopefully motivate other NDIS providers out there in the northern suburbs to do the same,” she said.
“If they are doing the same thing, then it means the more of us doing it the merrier, so the more kindness we can spread, the better and that’s my goal.”
‘Let’s Spread Kindness’ activities will be from 10am to 2pm at Galada Community Centre, at 10A Forum Way in Epping.
To register a free ticket, people can book at www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-spread-kindness-by-karys-health-tickets-410942649527.
