Our sustainability-themed activities focus on eco-friendly, green initiatives such as up-cycling and climate knowledge.
Our wellbeing-themed activities highlight wellness and self-care, alongside experiences that cultivate creativity and spark joy.
Our community-themed activities showcase heritage, culture and occasions that bring people together.
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Cultivating Care: An Introduction to Employee Well-being
Join us for an enlightening session designed exclusively for corporate HR teams - "Cultivating Care: An Introduction to Employee Well-being." In today's fast-paced corporate landscape, prioritizing employee well-being is paramount. Led by the Urban Origins team, this talk will explore the fundamental principles of fostering a culture of care within the workplace. From understanding the diverse needs of employees to implementing proactive strategies for mental health support, attendees will gain invaluable insights and practical tools to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and resilience. Join us as we embark on a journey to cultivate a workplace where every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Receive a Crash Course on Simple Exercises for a Stronger Body
Participants will be taught exercises to remedy pain in the joints and muscles to lower the risk of longer-term injuries or pain. Join us for a crash course focused on strengthening your body through simple yet effective exercises. Learn techniques designed to alleviate joint and muscle pain while reducing the risk of long-term injuries.Participants will receive expert guidance on exercises tailored to enhance strength and flexibility, promoting overall physical well-being. Embrace this opportunity to improve your fitness level and safeguard your body against potential injuries.
Managing Stress and Burnout
Participants will learn about the criteria for burnout, and how to manage their stress so that it does not impede their daily functioning and well-being.
Resting for Your Wellbeing Talk
Participants will be introduced to the different types of rest, be able to clarify misconceptions about rest and why rest is important. There will also be an experiential component where participants take part in exercises such as progressive body relaxation and specific techniques like tapping into nature to learn how to BE at rest.
Get an Introduction to Psychological First Aid
Learn about signs of distress, what may be signs that a peer is not doing ok, and what a crisis looks like. And more importantly, how you can respond, engage and support a peer or colleague who may be struggling. This short workshop is also an introduction to psychological first aid.
Strengths at the Workplace
Using your strengths increases confidence and wellbeing. Participants will be able to identify their strengths and learn how to leverage their strengths and how to spot strengths in others.
Create Colourful Jesmonite Terrazzo Crafts
This workshop is inspired by traditional terrazzo. However, instead of using cement and shattered marble chips, Jesmonite is used throughout the design, from the foundation to the colourful chips. For this workshop your group will need to choose only one of the following to make: Pill-Shaped Tray, Coaster (10cm dia.), Trinket Dish (8cm dia.) or Mini Pot.
Personal Finance 101
Attend our comprehensive session on personal finance essentials, tailored to suit various audience demographics including families, singles, and youth. Explore key topics and practical tips to enhance your financial literacy and secure your financial future. Participants will delve into fundamental aspects such as budgeting, saving strategies, investment basics, and debt management. Whether you're starting a family, navigating single life, or planning for the future as a youth, this talk empowers you with essential knowledge for effective money management.Talk can be customised according to the demographic of the audience (e.g. families, singles, youth). *Actual cost may vary based on speaker background and experience
Nourish to Flourish
Learning to take care of yourself is fundamental to wellbeing. Participants will learn about how to extend kindness and care to themselves, based on research by Kirsten Neff.
Make Eco-Friendly Soap Bars Using Food By-Products
Join us for an exciting and eco-friendly soap making workshop where creativity meets sustainability! Our unique workshop goes beyond traditional soap crafting by incorporating food by-products into the mix, turning recycled oil, coffee grounds, tea leaves, oat milk pulp, and more into exquisite, personalized soap bars. Create body wash soap bars or dish washing soap bars to your preference, customize the colours, design and fragrance to your liking! Bring home 2-3 soap bars per participant.
Make a Fabric Coaster from Old Clothes
Upcycle your old and unwanted clothes into something new! (The session includes a 20 mins talk and 25 mins hands-on experience.)
CNY Prosperity Tiles Workshop
Participants will be designing the prosperity tiles and hang them in their homes for Chinese New Year decorations! With this decoration, it will beautify and boost the mood in their homes. Come and learn how to design with us for this Chinese New Year! Join us for a festive CNY Prosperity Tiles Workshop where you'll create unique decorations to adorn your home during Chinese New Year! Participants will learn the art of designing and crafting prosperity tiles, traditionally used to enhance homes with auspicious symbols and vibrant colours. This hands-on workshop offers a creative outlet to design personalized decorations that bring joy and prosperity to your living space. Whether you're celebrating the Lunar New Year or exploring cultural traditions, this workshop promises a fun and meaningful experience for all. Come and design with us to add a festive touch to your home this Chinese New Year!
Dragon Boat Festival Craft Workshop
In celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival, participants will learn how to make several crafts such as Dragon Head Headpiece, Dragon Boat Deco, Festival Ornaments, Dumpling in Basket, Dumpling Rice Clay Deco and Dumpling Puppet
Craft Natural Holiday Decorations
*From Oct-Dec only The DIY A Green Holiday Cubicle workshop is designed to inspire creativity and sustainability in the workplace during the holiday season. Participants will learn innovative ways to transform their office cubicles or home into eco-friendly and festive spaces. They will explore various DIY techniques and materials to create handmade decorations using recycled and natural materials. Through this workshop, participants will not only enhance the holiday ambiance of their work environment but also promote sustainability practices by incorporating repurposed and eco-conscious elements. It's an opportunity for individuals to showcase their creativity while making a positive impact on the environment.
CNY 3D Fortune Tree Making Workshop
Learn how to design this 3D Fortune Tree with us. From painting to modelling clays! With this, it helps to develop visualisation and interpretative skills, helps to build confidence because there is no “right answer” in art so we can feel pride in our artistic creations, helps develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, and so on.
Function of Food - Medicine or Poison
Participants will learn about the relationship between food, health and disease, and the role of food as medicine in managing chronic diseases such as diabesity. How do the foods we eat interact with our body and how do our food choices influence our susceptibility to disease? *Actual cost may vary based on speaker background and experience
A Beginners Guide to Appreciating Insect Protein for Health & Sustainability
Participants will explore the latest trends and product innovations in the food industry to promote sustainability and combat environmental and societal challenges. The focus will be on alternative protein sources, such as insect protein and plant-based proteins, and their benefits for consumption. Participants will get insights as to how alternative proteins can contribute to a more sustainable food system.
Eco Enzyme Demo: Repurpose food scraps into cleaning solution
A step-by-step demonstration on creating eco enzymes - repurposing vegetable and fruit scraps into a versatile, non-toxic cleaning solution. Learn to repurpose vegetable and fruit scraps into versatile, non-toxic cleaning solutions! In this step-by-step demo, our instructors will guide you through the process of creating eco enzymes, turning everyday kitchen waste into powerful, environmentally friendly cleaners. Discover the science behind eco enzymes and how they can be used for various cleaning tasks around your home. Whether you're passionate about reducing waste or seeking natural cleaning alternatives, this demonstration offers practical insights and hands-on knowledge. Embrace sustainability and transform your food scraps into effective cleaning solutions that are safe for your home and the planet!
How to Start Investing
Join us for an engaging session on the fundamentals of investing tailored to different demographics. Whether you're part of a family, a single individual, or a young professional, this talk equips you with essential knowledge and practical strategies to kickstart your investment journey confidently. Participants will delve into key investment principles, from understanding risk tolerance to choosing suitable investment vehicles. Our expert speakers will guide you through actionable steps and proven techniques to build a robust investment portfolio that aligns with your financial goals. Talk can be customised according to the demographic of the audience (e.g. families, singles, youth). *Actual cost may vary based on speaker background and experience
Innovation and Collaboration to Build a Thriving Business
Participants will learn about being resourceful, proactive and collaborative to build a thriving business. Themes included are the role of innovation in business and in life as a means to thrive, to remain prepared for hard work, choosing to focus on the positive and fostering great collaboration for success. (The session includes Q&A and sharing of slides. Fees can be adjusted to suit no. of pax & duration.)
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Explore an Indoor Farm to See the Future of Farming
Witness how modern technology can revolutionize the way we grow food and adapt to a changing world. Our in-house agronomist and expert guides will lead you through interactive demonstrations, providing valuable insights into: • Vertical farming and hydroponics • Agricultural technologies • Food security and resilience • Resource conservation Experience what it's like to be an indoor farmer for a day with the hands-on activities such as harvesting and precision seeding. End off with salad making session with the freshly harvested produce, and pick up useful tips on healthy eating and body wellness.
Painting the Earth Green
Our facilitator dives into the journey of their organisation, accurately capturing the challenges & successes over the years. Participants will take away many great lessons from their sharing as a bootstrapped entrepreneur. (The session includes Q&A and sharing of slides. Fees can be adjusted to suit no. of pax & duration.)
Make a Lamp Using Used Milk Cartons
Participants learn the value of the various materials they see in their everyday life. Turn an empty milk carton into an LED lamp with a showpiece design that can be illuminated.
Upcycle with Fabric Painting
Introduction to Sustainable Fashion. Upcycling with fabric painting live demo and session. Discover the world of sustainable fashion in our Upcycle with Fabric Painting Workshop! This session begins with an introduction to the principles of upcycling and sustainable fashion, followed by a live demonstration of fabric painting techniques. You'll then get hands-on experience, transforming your own fabric items into unique, stylish pieces. Learn how to breathe new life into old clothes and textiles while reducing waste. Whether you're a fashion enthusiast or a sustainability advocate, this workshop offers a creative and eco-friendly approach to updating your wardrobe. Join us and turn your fabric scraps into wearable art!
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