Hard work in mental health space recognised
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THE leader of an organisation working towards the prevention and management of mental illness has been named Kingston’s woman of the year.
Not-for-profit organisation Mindful Makings offers workshops to people that “introduces and promotes the practice of mindfulness through fun, interesting and creative activities”. The group’s founder Simone Hardham was recognised for her hard work last week when she received the Kingston woman of the year award.
Kingston mayor Steve Staikos said “Simone has dedicated much of her life to support and serve communities through volunteering, fundraising and campaigning. She works full-time, is a mum, president of a neighbourhood centre and runs the not-for-profit organisation Mindful Makings, which delivers services that positively impact the lives of those who live with mental health concerns or are secluded from others.”