Thursday, May 2, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Mad Hatter’s Garden Party Celebrates Inclusivity

Too good to make it ‘one night only’ the Whitsunday Leisure Activity Centre invite you to the Mad Hatters Garden Party which is back for the second year in a row.

Last years ‘one night only’ Christmas Light display was a huge success and the organisers wanted to recreate the magic.

Whitsunday Leisure Activity Centre (WLAC), participants, family, friends, community, and support crew are all invited to the ‘Mad Hatter’s Garden Party’ which is the brainchild of Nikolai and Georgi.

Georgi decided to open up her garden again for a daytime adventure this time, transforming her garden into an Alice in Wonderland adventure.

Guests will enjoy a lovely day in a wonderland adventure which will culminate with a decadent afternoon tea and entertainment provided by Peta Richards from Lola’s Bar and the judging of their ‘Mad As Hats’.

This adventure involves community, carers, friends and families, participants and their support, community organisations, local businesses and politicians, in a hands-on community gathering with a difference and a common denominator to break the stigma of the way ageing and disability is perceived in society.

“The purpose is to break down the barriers, educate by observation and involvement in an enjoyable activity,” Jayne Milne, Chief Executive of Whitsunday Leisure Activity Centre.

“Barriers between Community Care and their wider communities is a huge national problem, and the hope is that these types of activities though being a small step at local level may have wider spread results.”

The event is inclusive and celebrates everyone’s differences and bringing family and friends is encouraged.

Entrance to this private event is, without exception, that every person must wear a ‘Mad As Hats’ which is created by themselves!

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