Creative Art as Therapy and Wellbeing - Aged Care

At Art and About we believe that irrespective of age or perceived ability, people should have the chance to engage in creative expression. It can play a significant role in improving mental health. In all age groups but particularly within the aging population experiencing art making can lessen anxiety, enhance feelings of wellbeing, result in stimulation, and relaxation. 

Organisations such as Griffith University Nathan and Brigidine College Indooroopilly realise the benefits of a creative outlet and have joined the art as therapy and well-being program.

What Makes Art and About Unique:

Christina understands the positive impact of artmaking. As a qualified, registrated Secondary Visual Art teacher, with degrees in fine art and education she brings over 25 years experience teaching children, adolescents and adults visual art.

What the Art and About Offers:

A Creative Art Service for Aged Care Residents and Seniors

Christina is a great communicator who would welcome the opportunity to work with groups, organisations families and individuals within the aged care and disability sectors.  

For aged care residents wanting to work with Art and About Brisbane, we come to you. We deliver art services at a centre, in a group setting within the comfort of your community.

Art As Therapy and Well Being sessions deliver a personalised creative art service for aged care residents. Participants will be gently guided to paint an individualised artwork using a reference source image, a range of materials, and techniques. 

With an emphasis on enjoyment, and social inclusion, art as therapy and well-being is an opportunity for participants to express their feelings, improve self-worth and self-confidence.

 Positive outcomes:

• Mindfulness
• Relaxation
• Stress management
• Reduction in agitation  
• Greater social engagement/interaction  
• Self-awareness and self-esteem 
• Improved fine motor skills and physical coordination
• Expression of feelings
• Problem solving
• Identifying and building strengths

What's Included:

All materials for the service delivery - A small canvas, inspiration, paints and a variety of mixed media products.

No art experience is necessary with sessions being suitable for beginners. 

Session Details and Times:

We offer ongoing weekly 2 hour sessions. This includes 1 hour to create art and an 1 hour for set up and pack up. Length of this service can be adjusted to meet your needs.

Sessions are one-one or a group limited to 6-10 participants to allow for individualised assistance.

Block of 6 week sessions are advised. This is great for processes that need time to evolve and develop into an art piece tailored to suit the desired outcomes.

At the completion of the block sessions it can be an expectation that participants will have a finished piece however, this may vary with each resident, their needs and abilities.

Monday - Friday morning or afternoon
Start times can be modified, contact us for additional requests, we are more than happy to accommodate.

Pricing and Payment Details:

Ongoing Weekly Sessions for Residents

The art service is priced at $44 pet participant for a maximum of 10 individuals.

A total minimum spend of $400 per session regardless of numbers. Prepaid 6 week block preferred.

Call out fee for travel time based on hourly rate

Paint and Relax: Family Events

We also encourage families, friends or community members to join in creating art with their loved ones. A Paint and Relax event hosted by Art and About is a perfect way connect with the community or family. Art and About is experienced in this and has hosted up to 30 people. 

 

Venue requirements:

The venue will be required to provide tables & chairs, a small space to set up equipment, access to running water and power. 

Registering interest:

Contact Christina from Art and About to arrange session or for further information.

Email- christinaesdaile@gmail.com or call on 0431107657

Documentation:

Christina has a current-

• Yellow Card: Working with People with a Disability 

• First Aid and CPR Certificate 

• Police check

• Completed NDIS Modules:

Supporting Effective Communication Module

Quality, Safety and You - NDIS Worker Orientation Module

• COVID vaccinated

Should there be circumstances that mean Christina is unable to attend classes, as much warning as possible will be given and the classes, where possible, will be pushed to the following week.

Should COVID get in the way and classes are cancelled beyond our control, they will be recommenced as soon as possible, by both parties.

In the event of covid lockdowns the package is not completed Christina will always endeavour to fulfill any and all obligations as timely as possible.