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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Leah Newman is an artist living and working on Kaurna Land, drawn to her family’s rich botanical heritage. Separated from the landscapes of her upbringing, she reflects on the wonder that once surrounded her, exploring the tension between that beauty, our contemporary human condition, and our growing disconnection from nature.
This theme shapes Leah’s work, where subtle metaphors and narratives emerge through botanical and figurative elements.
Her focus on so-called “weeds” invites a shift in perspective. These resilient plants, often misunderstood, thrive in degraded soils and harsh conditions, prevent erosion, rebuild fertility, moderate climate, create habitats, and provide nutrient-rich food and remedies. By seeing these plants without labels, we can appreciate their inherent beauty and potential.
Experience this thoughtful and visually engaging exhibition in the Green Gallery at the WCH, located outside the Café on Level 2.
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When you’re a young person with a complex, long-term chronic health condition, moving from children’s services to adult services can be an emotional and overwhelming transition. For some, the Women`s and Children`s Hospital has been a constant support throughout their lives, making the change even harder.
The WCHN Adolescent Transition Service supports young people and their families to feel understood, respected and supported throughout this challenging time in their healthcare journey.
The Transition Service has found that stepping away from the wards to have a dedicated conversation, over a simple coffee or hot chocolate can make all the difference. These moments help build trust, demonstrate respect care and encourage a smoother transfer to adult care.
Thanks to our donors, we help provide drink vouchers that create these small but meaningful moments of connection.
You can also help young people feel supported during this critical transition. To donate, visit the link in bio.
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Have you visited the `All Our Animals` exhibition?
This series of paintings celebrates the special bonds we share with our small pets who provide companionship, comfort, joy, and often quietly support our healing.
Through intimate portraits of each animal, from guinea pigs to more familiar pets, artist Zoe Freney draws attention to the deep emotional connections we form and the important role animals play in our lives. Some of the animals featured belong to the artist and her family, while others are cherished companions of hospital staff.
Zoe`s practice explores the experiences of mothering, care, and the relationships that shape our everyday lives.
Experience this heartfelt and engaging exhibition at the Pink Gallery at the WCH, located outside the Lecture Theatre on Level 1.
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