RESEARCH
Art Centres – Supporting our Elders
How three Aboriginal community controlled art centres support older people and those living with dementia in remote communities.
TYPE
Video resource
TOPIC
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, Dementia
PUBLISHED
August 2021
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THE CENTRES
Ikuntji Artists, Haasts Bluff NT
Mangkaja Arts Resource Agency, Fitzroy Crossing WA
Tjanpi Desert Weavers – NPY Women’s Council, NPY Lands
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.
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.
The films
Keeping our Elders Connected
Part 1. How art centres keep older artists and Elders connected to their communities and Country, and communities connected to each other. Read more
Keeping our Elders Strong
Part 2. Elders, artists and staff share why art centres play such a vital role for them and their communities, and keep older artists strong. Read more