The Health Expo 2024 Wellness Wonderland at the Salisbury Community Hub was an absolute hit, packed with exciting activities and experiences! Organised by the Australian Refugee Association (ARA), Hepatitis SA joined in the fun as one of the stallholders.
The day kicked off with an amazing Aboriginal dance performance, and Rosemary Wanganeen, an awesome griefologist, moved everyone with her story of personal healing. Plus, there were yoga sessions, henna stations, arts and crafts, and drumming, all well situated for kids and adults alike, ensuring that everyone, regardless of age, could have fun and experience the joy of community and cultural exchange.
Additionally, the fair offered a variety of health info stalls—truly something for everyone to explore and enjoy, including Diabetes SA, Relationships Australia, the Department of Health and Aged Care, pharmacy and dental services, Shine SA, STTARS—and of course, Hepatitis SA was there too, mixing in to thrill the party!
Two of our educators attended the Health Expo to spread the word about our services and all things related to hepatitis. We brought along some cool stuff too, like recipe books that are good for your liver and super-fun storybooks that make learning about hepatitis a fun and interactive experience.
To boost the fun at the Health Expo, we rolled out a quiz with a $50 voucher as the prize. Nineteen visitors officially joined the quiz, eager to freshen up their knowledge about hepatitis C and B. However, we engaged with well over that number at our stall, connecting with many more through our interactive displays and educational materials.
Our educators were all ears, absorbing personal stories and clearing up any confusion, such as when one visitor was unsure about her hepatitis vaccination. Quick on the draw, our education officer explained that while there’s a vaccine for hepatitis B, hepatitis C can be treated with a cure.
But that’s not all—our stall was buzzing with excitement over our adorable, self-designed ‘cutie-wootie’ badges. Kids and adults alike were thrilled to pick and wear their favourites, from ‘Kargoo’ to ‘Koala’ to ‘I ♥ My Liver,’ etc. Made right on the spot, these badges were a hit, adding a smile to everyone’s faces.
These activities didn’t just educate; they connected us. From quizzes to quick facts, quirky badges, and recipe books, we engaged the community from every angle, making health information not only accessible but also enjoyable. Our stall was more than just a learning hub—it was the heart of the expo, pulsing with caring and love!
The ARA Health Expo was a wonderfully organised event, and we highly recommend other services to participate. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and are eagerly looking forward to joining again in the future.
Yingbin Xu
Last updated 27 May 2024
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