
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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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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Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community and the support of the Loving Lucy Mae Fund, brand-new smart TVs have been installed in the Michael Rice Ward and Outpatients area at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
These TVs are so much more than just screens, they provide a comforting distraction for children and families going through some of their hardest moments.
With reliable access to fun, engaging programs, young patients can enjoy a sense of normalcy and entertainment without the frustrations of outdated equipment.
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Pictured: Nicole (left) is the Workflow Nurse Consultant and Rebecca is the Acting Associate Nursing Unit Manager of the Michael Rice Ward.
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