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 the @hasfoundationau for their generous $50,000 donation to the Laklinyeri Beach House đź’›
This incredible support brings their total contribution to the Laklinyeri Beach House to $200,000.
The Beach House is more than just a space, it`s a retreat where families can step away from the clinical environment, be together, and create meaningful memories in a safe and comforting space designed around their needs.
Thanks to their latest gift, we`ll be able to enhance the sensory room providing even more moments of joy and connection.
We are so grateful for the ongoing support of the HAS Foundation and the real difference they are making for families when it matters most.
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Music has the power to comfort, connect, and express what words simply can’t 🎵
This World Music Day, we’re sharing Spencer’s special moment with registered music therapist, Maybelle, who played this beautiful song just for him, later honoured at his funeral.
Through our tax appeal, you can help bring moments like this to more families.
Donate before June 30 via the link in bio.
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Bill seeing his BIG W Heart Token in store for the first time đź’™
For this year’s BIG W Toy Sale, Bill has turned his love of sport into something that gives back. Living with a rare condition, he knows just how important support can be for kids and families throughout their hospital journey.
Every BIG W Heart Token sold in SA helps fund play therapy at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital bringing moments of joy, comfort and connection for children when they need it most.
Read Bill’s story via the link in our bio.
@bigwaustralia
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