Published on Wednesday 2 May, 2018

Not letting the wild rain and wind affect the day’s morale, our National Office in Islington held a barbeque lunch for Harmony Day, generously supplied by Woolworths Mayfield.

Harmony Day is a celebration of culture diversity on March 21 with this year’s theme ‘everyone belongs’.

Inviting office neighbours, people we support and staff, Lisa Papasavvas, Support Coordinator at Lifestyle Solutions Newcastle, with the help of her colleagues, worked tirelessly to organise the celebratory lunch in only four business days.

“The lunch was about bringing people together that wouldn’t usually connect in the office and community to share in something that effects every person – diversity,” said Lisa.

The team took time out to enjoy food while listening to Ed Sheeran and sharing in a special hour of respect, compassion and celebration of culture diversity.

“My father was a Greek Cyprian refuge during the Turkish invasion, so I know first hand not feeling connected to general society and how important it is to keep trying every day to celebrate diversity,” said Lisa.

“It has always been important to me to create dialogue with the community in work and social life and I think if we do this every year we can encourage more community members to come along and connect with Lifestyle Solutions.”

Lisa’s work did not go unnoticed with many staff expressing their deepest admiration for Lisa’s efforts to create the event.