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The Creative recovery project teaches visual art skills to Indigenous peoples with mental health problems with the aim of improving the social and emotional wellbeing of those involved. People participating in the program attend weekly workshops at an arts centre where they learn to express themselves and share their thoughts and feelings through the visual arts.
It is envisaged that by engaging people with mental health needs in a meaningful activity that involves creative expression, the following objectives can be achieved:
The project is being piloted in a Cape York community and the intention is to extend the project to other communities. Creative recovery is a collaborative project, involving input from numerous stakeholders including: Queensland Health; the Centre for Rural & Remote Mental Health Queensland; Arts Queensland; Access Arts; the Royal Flying Doctor Service; Disability Services Queensland; and other local community service providers.
CRRMHQ
18-26 Cannon Street
Manunda
PO Box 2362
Cairns Qld 4870
Ph: (07) 4032 6700
Fax: (07) 4032 6701
Email: info@crrmhq.com.au
