Arts Learning Program
The Arts Learning Program facilitates art encounters and learning exchange for children, young people and their families, and clinicians focusing on education, experimentation and expression.
In collaboration with communities of care, patient networks and in-hospital services, our SCHF Artist Educators cultivate meaningful opportunities for
engagement through workshops and specialised projects. These creative experiences are delivered in tailored ways to ensure all our kids have access to creative expression. Fostering creative interest and ability, our workshops allow kids to relax and enjoy the process of art making in our Hospital School, on the wards and by their bedside.
Workshops are an inclusive activity for all ages and abilities and provide an opportunity for our kids to share their journeys and understand each other. Creating something special together encourages inclusive collaboration and offers a chance to make new friendships.
Our local artists and staff design and deliver workshops that align with relevant syllabus outcomes that allow for a transfer of skills. Children may learn and participate in a workshop that teaches and encourages painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, creative writing, performance and more!
At the end of each workshop, the children create a piece of art and sometimes these artworks are included in our Seasonal Exhibitions.
Learn more about our Programs and Innovations
Greenlight Pilot
A game changing program that finds and validates new fundraising ideas for innovations in paediatric medical research.
Curing Homesickness
A new initiative that brings children’s hospitals and paediatric services from across Australia together to raise funds and awareness.
Then and Now
Then and Now is a collection of images taken by the Foundation’s photographer-in-residence, Jimmy Pozarik, revisiting 25 patients he had photographed to find out where they are now.
