This publication outlines the findings from the evaluation of projects supported through the Community Arts Participation Scheme. It explores the ways in which participation in community arts can contribute to mental health and wellbeing, reports on wider issues in the sector and includes six case studies.
Creative Connections: Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing through Community Arts Participation
Creative Connections: Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing through the Arts Video
‘Creative Connections’ explores the links between community-based arts practice and the promotion of mental health. The video profiles four projects supported through VicHealth’s Community Arts Participation Scheme and outlines the benefits for mental health and wellbeing. The projects highlighted are The Torch Project ‘The Bridge’; Westside Circus; Club Wild; and Visionary Dreams.
- Video running time 14 minutes