What we’re about
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Welcome to Colourful Kind
Core Goals:
• Foster meaningful friendships and romantic connections in a safe, respectful, and neuro-inclusive environment.
• Support emotional, social, and sensory well-being.
• Offer activities that promote self-expression, joy, and trust.
• Create a parallel safe zone or breakout space for parents/carers to receive support, share experiences, and unwind.
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Event Format (Fortnightly):
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Welcome Circle (15–20 min)
• Grounding activity, icebreaker, or gentle sensory regulation (e.g., aromatherapy or music). -
Themed Activity (1 hour)
• Dance & Movement (with silent disco headsets for sensory control)
• Paint & Express (guided or freestyle)
• Sensory Storytelling
•. Organise animal petting sessions
• Gentle Drama or Roleplay Scenarios (on consent, friendship, etc.) -
Safe Chat Space (30 min)
• Small group discussions with prompts, visual aids, and trained facilitators to support emotional sharing. -
Carers’ Corner (parallel session)
• Relaxation zone or peer-support huddle for parents/carers with tea, resources, and invited guests (therapists, advocates, etc