The Arts

This emerging network seeks to establish a collaborative bridge between the arts and mental health sectors. We bring together artists, art workers and mental health professionals to expand our connections and highlight the significant role of evidence-based art interventions in mental health care, including expressive, experiential and creative practices. Our platform facilitates skill-sharing, training, and collective growth while advocating for the recognition and accessibility of art in mental health care within the Coffs Harbour communities. We will investigate evidence-based arts-based interventions across various disciplines, including visual arts, movement, dance, drama, play, and music therapy and their interdisciplinary integration. Our goal is to foster connections and share insights through presentations, case discussions, and peer support. In-person meetings will be held quarterly, providing a trauma-informed, person-centred, and inclusive environment for all mental health professionals, regardless of their backgrounds.

The network will share knowledge and skills relating to the use of Creative Arts Therapy (visual art, movement, dance, drama, play and music therapy) in mental health. The group aims to develop and strengthen networks and exchange ideas through presentations, case discussions and peer support. The network will meet bi-monthly in-person.The group is trauma-informed, person centred and inclusive.

INACTIVE NETWORK:  This network is planning their next meeting. If you have a topic you’d like to engage with other mental health practitioners on, please reach out to the coordinator or MHPN. Check back again soon for updates.

Join the Eastern Sydney network if you’d like to meet with practitioners in your local area to discuss the mental health issues relevant to your community. The network meets quarterly, in-person, usually at the East Sydney Community and Arts Centre. Meetings provide access to guest speakers, peer support, case study discussions etc. Join the network to be added to the mailing list and be invited to future meetings.

This network aims to bring together multidisciplinary practitioners with an interest in the evidence informed use of therapeutic arts in mental health settings. Participation in this experiential network will provide an opportunity to strengthen your multi disciplinary professional relationships and enhance referral pathways between local practitioners.

This network meets quarterly in person in Bellingen, focusing on mental health issues relevant to our community. It welcomes a broad range of practitioners, including (but not limited to) Creative Arts Therapists, Counsellors, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Social Workers, Gestalt practitioners, and Music and Movement Therapists.

Meetings offer guest speakers, peer support, case discussions, and service updates.

Join the network to receive updates and invitations to future meetings.