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.
See public art
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.
See play therapy
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.
See gallery & exhibition program
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.
See book buddiesArts in Health Stories
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.
Connect with us
Join us in the power of connection.
Stay updated on our latest initiatives, explore exciting partnership opportunities, and celebrate incredible stories of impact. Together, we can create lasting change – follow us and become part of our community!
Throughout the festive season, we`ve been truly touched by the outpouring of support from our community.
A huge thank you to every single person and business who dropped off a gift. Your kindness will bring so much joy to children and families at the hospital, making a real difference during what can be a very tough time.
Swipe through to see just some of the amazing supporters who helped make this possible 💛🎁
There’s still time to support families spending Christmas in hospital. You can make a donation via this link:
https://fundraise.wchfoundation.org.au/support
…
For families affected by Morquio syndrome (MPS IV), life takes a heartbreaking turn.
This devastating genetic disorder leads to severe disability and a shortened lifespan, with very few effective treatments available.
We are proud to support Dr. Karissa Barthelson’s groundbreaking work developing new zebrafish models of the disease. This innovative approach has the potential to accelerate global research, opening up new possibilities for therapies that could transform the future for children and families affected by Morquio syndrome.
This vital research is funded through the Malcolm Douglas Grant Research Fund.
Learn more about how this work is charting new waters for Morquio syndrome on our website or via the link in bio.
@wchnetwork
…
Thanks to BIG W for helping us sort the incredible toy donations from our community this Christmas 🎁💛
Their support means our play therapists can easily pick the perfect gift for each patient, creating small moments that make a big difference.
We love having our valued corporate partners involved in the festive season!
@bigwaustralia
…