The Arts

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.

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.

****SEEKING NEW COORDINATOR**** 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 face to face in Bellingen, to discuss the mental health issues relevant to our community. This group is open to a wide scope of practitioners including (but not limited to); Creative Arts Therapists, Counsellors, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Social Workers, Gestalt, Music and Movement therapists. Meetings provide access to guest speakers, peer support, case study discussions and service updates. Join the network to be added to the mailing list and be invited to future meetings.