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Community Engagement
Community Events
For a second consecutive year, COVID-19 restricted our community events, however our community spirit remained strong throughout. When restrictions eased, we were grateful
for the opportunity to come together again in everyday life and for special occasions. While our events and festivals were smaller and simpler, they were appreciated and enjoyed by everyone.
In early December 2021, we held a small ‘Carols at Warrah’ event with staff, students and participants. One of our musically talented staff members, Tulele Faletolu, led us all in an afternoon singing carols. It was a wonderful opportunity to come together and celebrate Christmas.
Our most significant community event was
the long-awaited John Paul Foundation Discovery Centre’s official opening in April 2022. It is fantastic to now see this facility fully operational, with both Discovery and Short Stay programs utilising the new facilities funded by Holdmark Property Group.
Warrah’s Community – Students and Participants
More recently, Warrah staff and participants enjoyed celebrating many of our festivals, including Easter, Harvest, and Winter Festivals. Warrah’s festivals are organised by our Anthroposophical council and staff sub- committees who volunteer their time to make these occasions possible. We appreciate their inspiration and commitment to our culture.
On the farm for Harvest Festival.
Festivals are a meaningful and important part of Warrah, as they lift us out of the ordinary and into the rhythm of the seasons, each of which has its own special qualities. We honour and celebrate these occasions together as a community.
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