Nurture yourself & ignite meaningful connection with others.

Spark Self Connection ignites meaningful conversations, expressive art techniques and self reflection to explore the benefits of positive connections for your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Join experienced practitioners, mother-daughter duo Lia Parsons and Elja Parsons who will empower you to spark connection throughout this 8 week series and beyond!

Spark Self Connection is an initiative of Spark:Igniting Human Connection. Spark is a social movement to ignite more connection across communities through a range of different programs which are largely co-designed by the community in partnership with The Hut Community Centre and University of South Australia.

We hope you will join us to spark joy and connection to help us empower a healthier community and a healthier you!

Dates: 18th October-6th December

Time: Fridays 10.00am-12.30pm

Location: Forest House Millers Corner, Mount Barker

Cost: $30 per person

About your facilitators!

Lia Parsons is a social advocate, who is dedicated to tackle ageism, prevent loneliness, and promote positive ageing. With a background in nursing and occupational therapy, her focus is on ‘engaging with’ instead of ‘doing for’ people, to encourage and motivate everyone, with support from peers, community, and governments, to take responsibility for their own future ageing years, their own living and dying.

To support this process, in partnership with TACSI and older Australians, Lia co-designed an ‘Ageing Well in your Community’ conversation series which has been presented in South-Australian Communities. Lia wrote the book: ‘Getting older, let’s talk about it!’ A conversation guide to ageing well in your community. Further, Lia is a social and intergenerational village builder and as co-founder of Miller’s Corner Cohousing in the Adelaide Hills, she actively promotes intergenerational inclusion, community and village building. “It takes a village to raise a child and … it takes a village to live and age well!

Elja Parsons is a registered psychotherapist and experienced group facilitator with a Master's in Counselling and Psychotherapy. She brings a unique blend of therapeutic expertise and creative expression, honed through her extensive experience as an improv performer and teacher. Elja works in private practise as the clinical lead of Tall Trees Counselling & Psychotherapy and specialises in supporting individuals through person-centred, holistic therapy sessions and facilitates group programs focused on mental health and personal growth. Her innovative approach integrates expressive arts, fostering connection, creativity, and well-being.

Please connect with Spark Community Coordinator Hayley Everuss with any queries 8339 4400 or hayley@thehut.org.au

Spark Self Connection is possible with many thanks to a 2024 Australia Post Community Grant.

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