Ann Bermingham reflects on her involvement in the Brisbane Threshold Choir and the role singing plays in bringing comfort to those who are seriously ill or nearing the end of their lives.   

Peter Breen from Jugglers Art Space reflects on the development of the Stairwell Project and its impact on the wellbeing of patients, visitors and staff at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital

Indelabilityarts reflects on the inclusive model its developed by working with artists and people with a disability

Tim Joss, founder and Chief Executive of Aesop in the UK discusses how the arts can be used to address major health issues.

On World Health Day, we look back on some examples of the role arts can play in supporting mental health

Gig Buddies Sydney tackles the social isolation which can be experienced by people with disability. Matthew Collins explains...

Louise Campbell shares the insights Culture Counts has provided Red Ridge as organisers of the Channel Country Ladies Day 2016 held annually in remote Queensland . . .

From Brisbane to LA and So You Think You Can Dance? Ali Phillips, Director of Bust a Move Dance shares her experiences of starting the program for young people with a disability and where it has taken them…

As Seniors Week is celebrated in Queensland, Neal Price discusses the approach to Creative Ageing in Queensland and some of the projects occurring around the state.

Janelle Insley and Tony Coonan talk about the Reminiscence Program at the Cobb+Co Museum and the impact it has been having in aged care facilities in Toowoomba.

Lynne Seear, Manager of the Arts Program at the Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital talks about the healing value of arts in health environments.

Queensland artist Maryann Talia Pau is collecting one million individually weaved stars from across the globe to form an impressive installation with a powerful message.

It started as curiosity over a sign on a door and became a project to improve the health and wellbeing of residents in the McKinlay Shire. Helen Lynch talks about the RADF project at Julia Creek and the impact it is having on the community… 

Gemma Seltzer discusses her current project exploring creative writing and ageing….

This week in Happy Mondays, we talk to Lynne Seear....

As part of Mental Health Week 2015, Andrew Gibbs, Creative Director of Human Ventures, shares his experience of delivering a mental health digital storytelling and advocacy project on the Gold Coast. 

Queenslanders of all ages are actively involved in the arts. To mark Seniors Week here are some quick facts about how older Queenslanders are involved in the arts.

In 2013, Gary Thorpe from 4MBS wrote about the benefits of Silver Memories program. Two years on Gary talks about the changes that have been occurring with Silver Memories and how they will be marking Seniors Week

Paul Jenkins from Regional Arts Australia talks about the recent publication of Stats and Stories: The impact of the arts in Regional Australia and why this type of research is important to regional Australia

My Big Bear Story is a children’s picture book designed to open up the conversation about domestic violence and personal safety. Kate Hassell from UnitingCare Commuity talks about the process of developing the story and her experiences in using the book. 

Rod Ainsworth from Creative Regions discusses a new work about an important social issue. 

Michael Ward writes about opening the arts world to people who are blind or have low vision

Michelle Ryan shares her inspiring story of dancing despite suffering from Multiple Sclerosis

On this International Day of People with Disability Belinda Wilson discusses the benefits of partnerships between health and arts organisations…..

Michaela Partridge discusses the Sciensensory Day: A Sensory Friendly Family Event in the Sciencentre at the Queensland Museum

Susan Rothnie shares some feedback from participants in an arts and health pilot program…

Steve Hutchinson from Reclink Australia talks about how arts can promote positive life change…

Jo Verrent lives the principle of the Arts for all Queenslanders strategy that embracing diversity gives us an edge. 

Tom Hearn shares his experience in curating community stories from those affected by the 2013 Queensland floods…

This is the key message of a paper published by Australian Institute of Health and Welfare researchers who examined the evidence of the health benefits to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of participating in arts programs

Dr Nicholas Vogelpoel, Head of Arts and Wellbeing for UK disability and social care charity Sense, discusses successful arts-health intersections with regard to the 2013 National Arts and Health Framework…