Arts in health initiatives aim to enhance patient, visitor, staff and carer experiences, while promoting cultural safety and connections to health.
The arts and culture program for the new Griffith Base Hospital is about much more than just deciding what will hang on the walls; it aims to leave a positive lasting cultural legacy for the community and create a significant opportunity to celebrate the creative talent of the region. The program is led by the Redevelopment's Arts Working Group which includes community and staff representatives.
Check out this case study from the recent Macksville Hospital to find out how powerful arts in health can be.
After 18 months of strategy development and consultation, the Redevelopment's Arts in Health program has reached an exciting point with many initiatives now taking shape.
Here's some of the initiatives currently underway: