Stitch for Mental Health Month
*Upcoming events are subject to change
Sat 24 Oct
10.00am - 3.00pm
Price: Free
Get your hooks ready!
Local charity knitting group, Good Omen Goodeze and Westfield Local Heroes 2024 finalist Mary Liondi-Barlow are inviting members of the public to join them on Level 2 near L'Occitane en Provence for a day of stitching, knitting and crocheting for Mental Health Month!
Bring along a project and take the time to relax, maybe learn a new skill or two and find out about GoG's free knitting for charity and well-being groups running weekly in North Canberra.
Sat 24 Oct, 10am - 3pm
Get to know Good Omen Goodeze
Good Omen Goodeze (GoG) is a Canberra based community needlecraft group providing knitted and crocheted rugs, beanies and other hand made goods for individuals and families in need of warmth or comfort. We have proudly been supplying patients and families of the Canberra Hospital and Health Services since May 2017. This includes patients of all ages and in all areas within the hospital including ICU, Aged Care and End of Life Care. GoG is fully endorsed by The Canberra Hospital Foundation.
What to bring
Bring a current project if you have one, or some wool and a pattern if you would like to start one. Chairs and tables will be provided, but depending on numbers, a pillow to sit on may be useful. Knitters, Crocheters and those who want to learn are welcome!
Where to park
For best parking, enter our Red Car Park, Level 2 off Benjamin Way and enter the Centre via the doors near Daiso.
Accessibility
We're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment at Westfield Belconnen. Westfield is a proud participant in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme which helps to support and raise awareness for people living with a hidden disability.
We offer quiet time every Tuesday between 10.30am - 11.30am with our centre lights dimmed and music volume adjusted. Find out more here..
You can also find our sensory friendly map here to assist customers who are sensitive to sounds, lights and smells and may benefit from low-sensory shopping experiences.
Find a full list of our accessible services including parking, amenities and mobility hire here..
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