Public Art
Our Arts in Health program activates and brightens areas of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital through public artworks and art installations to improve the health and wellbeing of the hospital community.
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Gallery & Exhibition Program
Our Arts in Health program activates coordinates a changing visual art exhibition program across five galleries located in the Women’s & Children’s Hospital. The Heart Galleries bring visual arts to the Hospital community to provide a space away from the stresses of treatment to distract, entertain and inspire, improving the Hospital environment.
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The Mallee Ward at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital (WCH) provides a therapeutic environment for adolescents navigating mental health challenges. To further support these patients, we funded the purchase of iPads for the ward, offering new opportunities for creative and therapeutic engagement during their stay.
From exploring digital art to music creation and mindfulness apps, these digital tools offer opportunities for personal expression, relaxation, and mental wellbeing. Play Therapist Olivia (pictured), helps patients make the most of these resources, ensuring each activity promotes positive outcomes.
It is thanks to the incredible support of the South Australian community that we can enable the purchase of resources to improve the experience of patients in the WCH. Together, we are enhancing the care and health outcomes of our young people in SA and beyond.
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This World Music Therapy Week, we’re shining a light on the profound impact that music therapy has had on Alex during his cancer journey.
Despite the many health challenges Alex has faced, music therapy has helped him find moments of relief, and a sense of control during difficult times. Chelsea, his dedicated Music Therapist, has been there every step of the way, using music to create meaningful moments. Whether it’s playing soothing guitar to help Alex sleep, musical games to distract him from nausea, or supporting his creativity through TikTok, these moments have helped change his whole outlook.
Alex’s mum shares, “We’ve used music for every tough thing in hospital. Without music therapy, our experience would have been completely different and way worse.”
The Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation, together with Redkite, proudly supports the Music Therapy service at the Women`s and Children`s Hospital, helping patients like Alex and their families when they need it most.
To learn more about how our Arts in Health program supports patients like Alex visit our website 💛
https://wchf.wchfoundation.org.au/4loWSLX
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Easter shopping just got a whole lot sweeter!🐰🧡
While stocking up on treats at Big W this Easter, you can make a difference by grabbing a $2 token at the checkout.
Each token has been designed by kids from the Hospital School at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, and supports the Play Therapy service which provides child-focused care to patients at every stage of their hospital experience.
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