Arts and health at the Conference

  • the Sassy Catz
Alex Lewinski
Alex Lewinski
Alice Melton and friends
Jonathon Sher meets a local
Lis Maier, Danielle Kotkin and Bennet Aladin make a new friend
ARC Gallery Studio
ARC Gallery Studio
CEOs hangout at the ARC Disabilities Gallery. NRHA’s David Butt and ARC Disability Services’ Benjamin Keast.
Arone Meeks & Banner
Helping out with the banner.
Health themes are prominent in the Conference banner.
Cairns theatre director Avril Duck spoke on using theatre as a community development tool.
Bidigal Performing Arts created a special atmosphere for the transition to the WONCA Conference.
Bidigal Performing Arts created a special atmosphere for the transition to the WONCA Conference.
Bidigal Performing Arts created a special atmosphere for the transition to the WONCA Conference.
Ande Lemon of Kids Thrive spoke about children as collaborators in, and creators of community.
Andrea Rieniets (Cha Cha Sam) demonstrated the heart-centred approach pioneered by Kids Thrive.
Not just for angels! Cairns Harp Collective recital wowed delegates at the exhibitor reception.
Natalia Mann led a music mediation for the Conference plenary
Natalia Mann led a music mediation for the Conference plenary.
The exuberance and songs of the Murray Street Choir was a big hit!
Roz Pappalardo lends a hand to the Murray Street choir
The exuberance and songs of the Murray Street Choir was a big hit!
The exuberance and songs of the Murray Street Choir was a big hit!
The exuberance and songs of the Murray Street Choir was a big hit!
For YAK YAK YAK arts and health are a perfect balance.
Sassy Catz dancers led the way to dinner
Sassy Catz’s dancing glowed!
Jackie Marshall paid tribute in songs to the stories and experiences of The Soldier’s Wife
Roz Pappalardo paid tribute in songs to the stories and experiences of The Soldier’s Wife
Deb Suckling paid tribute in songs to the stories and experiences of The Soldier’s Wife
The digital experience was not far away!

Dance, movement, a harp ensemble; prominent Indigenous artist, Arone Meeks as visual artist in residence.  These were just a few elements of the vibrant arts and health program at the 14th National Rural Health Conference.  Here’s a round-up of highlights:

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