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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A huge thank you to NJ Ashton for rolling up with a ute packed full of toys for the second year in a row 🎁
Your generosity will help bring joy and comfort to children and families spending Christmas in hospital, and we’re so grateful for your continued support.
It’s the final few days to donate toys! Please read the Toy Donation Guide on our website, so we can ensure every gift is safely shared and enjoyed.
Can’t make it to the shops? You can still make a difference by donating to our Appeal, supporting families spending this Christmas in hospital. Together, we can make the season a little brighter! ✨
Visit the link in bio to donate or visit https://fundraise.wchfoundation.org.au/support/
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Sometimes it’s the smallest comforts that make the biggest difference. At times, a child’s hospital visit doesn’t come with warning, and they might arrive with nothing more than the clothes they’re wearing.
The WCH Foundation is pleased to work with Child Protection Services at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, helping to provide essential toiletries, such as shampoo and conditioner, body wash, a toothbrush and toothpaste, for children who come to hospital unexpectedly.
Because when the world feels overwhelming, a warm shower and a new toothbrush can offer a moment of dignity and care.
We believe that every child deserves comfort and compassion, especially in their most vulnerable moments. Find out more about how you can support kids in hospital this Christmas: https://fundraise.wchfoundation.org.au/support/
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There’s something truly magical about the Beach House. Its many doors don’t just open rooms, they open opportunities. Opportunities to explore, to try new things, to make memories, and to reconnect in ways that often feel out of reach.
The Menzel family captured this beautifully, with mum Tara sharing “We have had a really lovely and relaxing week. Everything about this place is so well thought out and not a single detail is missed. The WCH Foundation has created a truly special place for families to enjoy time together and create/reflect on memories.” 💙
Thank you to everyone in our community who helps keep these doors open, especially during the holiday season.
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