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Children's Workshop: Never Forget Omar by Amira- MELBOURNE '25

Get ready for a creative adventure your kids won’t forget! 

Join us at The Beautiful Bunch on January 22, 2025, for a special children’s workshop where little hands will get crafty with flowers and clay in our Brunswick East studio!

We’re excited to welcome the amazing Amira Shahin, the brilliant children’s book author behind Never Forget Omar. With her background in counselling and mental health, Amira brings heartwarming stories to life, sharing important lessons about compassion and the world around us.

It’s more than just a workshop—it’s a day filled with storytelling magic and creative play, designed to ignite your child's imagination while nurturing empathy in a fun, hands-on way.

Book your spot now and let the creativity bloom!

 

Details Below:

- The workshop will begin with a reading of the book, giving children the opportunity to connect with these important themes in a thoughtful and age-appropriate way.

- Following the reading, the Bb* team will guide a playful session where the children can explore their creativity through hands-on activities with flowers and clay!

- Time and Date: 22nd of January 2025, 3 - 4:30pm

- Location: 16a Linden St, Brunswick East, Melbourne

- Ticket inclusive of a free copy of Never Forget Omar

Nibbles and Beverages included 

- Please note this workshop is for children aged 5+

Buy your ticket now!

Workshop with the Bachar Houli Foundation

Grateful to the Bachar Houli Foundation for the opportunity to speak and lead a mental health workshop with an inspiring group of young girls. We explored:

- Mental Health Awareness: Importance of well-being, body image, self-esteem, and healthy relationships.
- Love: Understanding the emotion and common misconceptions.
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Symptoms, causes, and treatments.
- Healthy Coping Strategies: Exercise, social support, community engagement, and therapy.
- Islam and Mental Health: Addressing misconceptions and Quranic teachings.

We engaged in mini-counselling sessions and practical steps to enhance resilience and mental health.

Proceeds of 'Never Forget Omar' build water well in Afghanistan. Video of appreciation.

Trailer for the Interview Amira did with the PCRF

Behind the Scenes of Amira's interview with 'From 5000'

Places my children's books have visited in '24