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S u ppleme n t t o t h e Qu a rt e rly Com m u n it y Con n e c t M ag az i n e JUNE 2024
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event took place in the gallery and Ignite Studios WELLBEING The precinct with free, fun, and accessible creative workshops for the whole community to enjoy. The program included AT THE weaving with Tania Marlowe and Deb Cole from Jugan HEART OF Dandii; a collective collage workshop with Claudie Frock Mia Zapata; and youth virtual reality art workshops and COMMUNITY &digital storytelling with Sean Spencer from Social Futures Computer Clubhouse. EVENTS
The Northern Rivers Community Gallery was a hive of creativity when it hosted the Together Arts and Community Wellbeing event in May.
Council’s Community Recovery Team has delivered a range of wellbeing events to help local residents learn and practice skills to manage stress and anxiety. Upcoming events in June include a Creative Compassion workshop in Wardell and First Responders Mini Golf and BBQ Par-Tee with Fortem Australia in Ballina. For further details and to register visit ballina.nsw.gov.au/community-wellbeing
New Community Green Space for Wardell see page 6 for details