
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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Healthy futures start small, and although this piece of equipment is small in size, it has a big job!
This hospital-grade humidifier, when used with a ventilator, warms and humidifies the air for children with breathing challenges.
Thanks to this vital tool, more young patients can now safely leave the hospital and continue their care at home, surrounded by loved ones.
We’d like to thank The Honda Foundation for fully funding the purchase of this vital piece of equipment. Together, we are working hand in hand for health!
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Have you explored the funhouse mirrors yet?
Thanks to the @agsa.adelaide (AGSA), the WCH Foundation is thrilled to bring a spark of curiosity and joy to the Women’s and Children’s Hospital with the ‘Melt and Move’ Funhouse Mirrors by Adelaide artist, Emmaline Zanelli.
These playful mirrors invite art lovers of all ages to experiment with biomorphism—a technique inspired by Surrealist art, where shapes are abstracted and simplified, often mimicking microscopic forms or fascinating hybrids that defy explanation.
Located on Level 1, behind the Sacred Space Garden, this interactive artwork aims to entertain and inspire patients and families during their hospital visit.
A heartfelt thank you to Emmaline and AGSA for this incredible donation, adding a creative and uplifting touch to our hospital community!
📍 Be sure to check them out when you’re visiting.
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👀 Have you seen Blip at your local Coles supermarket?
💵 Whenever you purchase one of Blip`s products
🏥 Coles donates to @hospitalsunitedforsickkids
🧡 Who pass it on to the Women`s & Children`s Hospital Foundation
🎶 Who use it to fund the Music for Wellness Program at the Women`s and Children`s Hospital.
From 5 February to 4 March 2025, purchase a $2 donation card or select products.
Visit the link in our bio for more information and a list of participating products.
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