CHRISTINE WEBSTER
WAIKERIE women aged 12 to 25 were reminded of the benefits of connecting with others at a mother-and-daughter afternoon tea organised by headspace Berri last month.
Community awareness officer at headspace Berri, Alysha Herrmann, said 34 people took part in the event at the Waikerie Bowling Club.
Ms Herrmann said the event – which was “filled with laughter and delicious food – was an opportunity for young women to spend an afternoon with an older woman who play a significant role in their lives.
“It might have been their mum, nanna or auntie, or another important older woman,” she said.
Ms Herrmann said the afternoon tea was a chance for these women to relax, have some fun and focus on their health and wellness.
Speakers included headspace Berri manager Gemma Nickolai, and headspace Berri and FocusOne Health sexual health nurse Melanie Gilgen,
Waikerie nurse Renee Hahn spoke about the importance of women’s health, while local business Harmony and Grace presented a fashion show.
The women also made a fashion item out of newspaper and wore it a fashion parade, before taking part in a teapot drawing challenge.
Door prizes were donated by Bodyfitness Wellness Spa and the Waikerie Pharmacy.
Waikerie High School year 11 student Chloe Edwards was event MC and also entertained the participants of the afternoon tea with her ukulele.
Young people from Waikerie wanting to access headspace Berri’s services can see clinician Susan Kamau-Wanguhu at the Waikerie Medical Centre or at the Waikerie High School.
Berri’s headspace also has a vocational specialist, Kerryn Van Dyk, who is available for appointments at Waikerie or via phone. Appointments can be made through headspace Berri by calling 85 824 422.
Information and access to services can also be obtained seven days a week from the national headspace website (headspace.org.au).