Art Centres – Supporting our Elders explores the ways in which three Aboriginal community controlled art centres are supporting older people and those living with dementia in remote communities. The centres are:
In partnership with the centres we have developed a series of short films that share the story of how the art centres support their Elders. We have also developed a booklet about the project and its outcomes.
Art centres supporting our Elders booklet
This study is exploring the ways in which three Aboriginal community controlled art centres are supporting older people and those living with dementia in remote communities. Read more
In Part 1 of this series we hear how art centres play a role in keeping older artists and Elders connected to their communities and Country, and communities connected to each other. Artists share how central Elders are to keeping culture alive and strong, and how art centres facilitate this. Read more
In Part 2 of this series Elders, artists and staff from three Aboriginal community controlled art centres share their perspectives on why art centres play such a vital role for them and their communities, and keep older artists strong. Read more
Part 3 of this series invites the audience to understand what art centres need to keep playing their vital roles in their communities. Elders, artists and staff of three Aboriginal community controlled art centres share the importance of recognising and resourcing the art centres to support their communities. Read more
This story, a combined version of the three short films, invites the audience to listen to Elders, artists and staff from three Aboriginal community controlled art centres as they share the vital role they play in keeping their Elders strong and connected. Read more