Arts in Health
Through our Arts in Health program we use art, play, music and literature to encourage curiosity and creativity to reduce the stress and anxiety of being in hospital. Providing moments of calm in a busy health environment, we use creative approaches to healthcare and wellbeing.
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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Play Therapy
Working closely with patients and their families, Play Therapists provide distraction to minimise anxiety and fear, help keep patients safe, prepare and support patients for procedures, provide emotional support and create positive fun and meaningful experiences.
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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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Book Buddies
The Book Buddies program makes a child’s hospital experience more enjoyable and encourages reading to improve literacy skills. Qualified Book Readers visit the wards, engaging children with the many adventures that can be had through reading books.
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Meet your Arts in Health team
At the heart of our Arts in Health Program is a dedicated team passionate about enriching the lives of women, children, and families through creative expression.
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The Good Home has sold for an incredible $973,000!
We’re so proud to be one of six South Australian charities supported through The Advertiser Foundation’s Kids Appeal who will share in the proceeds of this home.
For the WCH Foundation, this contribution will help around 160 families in our community who are experiencing financial hardship while their child is in hospital providing things like fuel, accommodation, and groceries when families need it most.
Our heartfelt thanks go to The Advertiser Foundation, Villawood, Weeks Homes, and all of the amazing suppliers and contractors who brought The Good Home to life. What an incredible community effort!
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In loving memory of their beautiful baby boy, Orlando, parents Taylor and Shae have created a touching act of kindness to bring joy to children at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital 💛
To honour Orlando, who passed away at just five weeks old due to SIDS, they took on a 30-day challenge, walking 5km every day and raising over $2,000.
With the funds raised, they purchased and donated toys to the WCH Foundation, ensuring their son’s legacy continues to brighten hospital days for other children and families.
“We never got to buy our son any toys or gifts, or celebrate birthdays or Christmases with him,” Taylor shared. "We wanted to give back in his memory to all the children & families who need it most".
Through their love, dedication and community support, Taylor and Shae have created a lasting legacy for Orlando.
Visit the link in our bio to read the full story.
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Last week, AHT hosted fantastic golf day to raise funds for the WCH Foundation! ⛳
It was a picture-perfect day at Flagstaff Golf Club, where around 50 participants teed off for a friendly game on the back 9.
In just one afternoon, AHT raised an incredible $5,880 to support vital programs at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
A heartfelt thank you to AHT and everyone who joined us on the course, you’re making a real difference! 💛
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