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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As part of the prestigious Tarnanthi program at the Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA), we`re proud to present Tjunguringanyi – Coming Together in collaboration with the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Art Centre Collective.
On display at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital (WCH) until 29 January 2026, this vibrant exhibition transforms the hospital into a space of cultural connection and storytelling, offering patients, families, and staff an inspiring and inclusive experience.
Tjunguringanyi showcases the talents of six First Nations women artists: Nyunmiti Burton, Yaritji Heffernan, Megan Lyons, Sandra Pumani, Margaret Richards, and Leshaye Swan. Through their paintings and ceramics, these women share their lived experiences, wisdom, and knowledge, exploring themes of wellness, family, and the importance of fostering strong, healthy communities.
The exhibition reflects the strength and unity of women supporting one another across generations and geographies, from remote communities to urban settings.
📷 Artworks pictured:
🎨Tjunguringanyi (Coming Together) | Collaborative piece
🎨Tjukula Tjuta (Many Rockholes) II | Margaret Richards
🎨Ngayuku Tjamuku Tjukurpa (My Grandfather`s story) I Megan Lyons
🎨Seven Sisters | Nyunmiti Burton
🎨Ngayuku Ngura (My Home) I | Sandra Pumani
🎨Kapi Tjukula (Many Waterholes) | Yaritji Heffernan
🎨Flowers of Bucket Well | Leshaye Swan
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What a day! 🖤🤍 Derby Day at Arkhe was all about good food, great company and giving back.
From champagne and fashion that turned heads, to delicious food straight from the open fire pit, DJ tunes and sunshine, it was the perfect day to celebrate in style.
Guests took part in sweeps and raffles in support of the Foundation, helping make a difference for sick kids and families across SA.
A huge thank you to our generous supporters who kindly donated prizes and to everyone who joined us, what a great day🥂✨
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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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