40 years of Lebenshilfe Hartberg: A festival for inclusion and community!

40 years of Lebenshilfe Hartberg: A festival for inclusion and community!

in Hartberg, Pöllau, St. Johann and Neudau was celebrated! Lebenshilfe Hartberg congratulates on the 40th anniversary and shows what really means. In bright sunshine, visitors could not only enjoy the celebrations, but also take a look at the inclusion lived. The motto of the event was: "An association - a lot to celebrate!" And there were several reasons for this.

In Pöllau, 35 years of the day's workshop were celebrated, and the Grazerstrasse elementary school gave the facility with two Hollywood swings-a wonderful gesture that symbolizes the connection between the generations. Neudau was able to look back on 25 years of integration center and 5 years of starter apartments, while St. Johann/Haide praised the 15th anniversary of his location and 20 years of mobile service. On the occasion of this celebration, an inclusion tree was planted in Vorau, which stands for sustainability and cooperation. In Neudau, the new name of the catering operation "The Inclusive" was also unveiled, which underlines the integrative commitment of the facility.

insights into inclusion and community

The mayors and heads of the institutions emphasize the importance of inclusion and community in their speeches. Obdom Heidrun Notbauer in particular expressed their thanks to everyone involved for the cohesion and support over the 40 years. Their commitment shows that inclusion is not just a catchphrase but is actively lived.

Overall, the events of the festival reflected the values ​​that are very important to Lebenshilfe. Inclusion, a term that derives and means "inclusion" from the Latin "Inclusio", has the goal of reducing barriers and enabling everyone to participate equally in social life. According to Lebenshilfe, these are not only beautiful words, but a basic basis for all areas of life, such as daycare, school and working life that should include all people, regardless of the origin or with what special features they are equipped with. [Lebenshilfe.de] (https://www.lebenshilfe.de/ueber-uns/was-ist- Inclusion) emphasizes that this concept requires a positive basic attitude and the recognition of diversity as a resource.

Integration in everyday life: handicrafts and more

As part of the anniversary celebration, there was also the opportunity to acquire ceramic tunes from the day workshops. These handmade decorative and gift items are suitable for both indoor and outdoor areas and are excellent as unique souvenirs. Regional artisans presented their works, while the Gastro team of the Integration Center (IZ) Neudau offered small delicacies and drinks.

The Easter exhibition, which takes place on March 30, 2025, will be another event in which community and inclusion will be funded. The IZ Neudau presents itself not only as a place of work and educational opportunities for people with cognitive or learning impairments, but also as a cultural meeting point with a cultural hall for up to 400 guests. Mayor Wolfgang Dolesch emphasizes the importance of life aid for the municipality of Neudau, in which the integration of all people is actively and visibly celebrated.

The Lebenshilfe Hartberg remains a central point of contact for many and offers individually adapted daily accompaniment for people. Whether for those who want to gain professional experience, or for those who need increased support - the offer is extensive and is lived with commitment. If you are looking for more information, you can contact Lebenshilfe Hartberg at Lebenshilfe-hartberg.at or contact the chairwoman Heidrun Notbauer.