Diverse Abilities
Looking for an uplifting, transformational experience for a loved one or clients with diverse abilities?
“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure, in spite of overwhelming obstacles”
– Christopher Reeve
Catering for all ages, we will happily tailor our workshops to suit the specific capabilities and requirements of your group and its individuals to ensure an enriching and rewarding experience.
With funding from Arts Queensland, we recently trialled our new Multi-Arts Creative Interventions by employing community artists with diverse abilities…and unique superpowers! We devised and facilitated bespoke workshops, targeting specific needs and challenges, then evaluated participants’ wellbeing outcomes via surveys and interviews. Participants reported increased confidence, pride and self-expression, and a sense of contribution and belonging.
These creative interventions are now ready to roll out to your organisation!
Our musicking sessions for clients in mild to moderate care include:
Drumming
Body percussion
Singing
Creative brain-hacking activities
Dance/movement expression
Music joy jams
What are some benefits?
Improved motor coordination & fitness
Increased cognitive capacity
Joyful emotional engagement
Enhanced confidence & independence
Relief from stress & anxiety
Inclusiveness & social cohesion
Sense of accomplishment
Professionalising the Arts Sector for Work in Mental Health Contexts – Australia Council for the Arts Research Project
It was a thrill to be involved in this research project conducted by Wesley Mission Queensland, and supported by Australia Council for the Arts. What a joy to hear our workshop participants’ views on the benefits of creative arts on their health and wellbeing, and to witness them shine as they applied their responses through artistic mediums. This video speaks for itself!
Wesley Arts Support Worker Testimonial
“A very special thank you to the incredible Liv and Zac, who bring so much joy to our little musical crew every Tuesday. From beating gorgeous handmade drums to developing personalised rhythms using the syllables of our favourite foods to body percussion and singing, you really are creative geniuses with the purest of passions for music and people with all abilities. We absolutely adore you both and can’t get enough of the wild yet humble energy you bring to the world” – Ashleigh Hussey
Sound immersions for those with higher needs or less movement capabilities
These include hypnotic, relaxing sound baths, or energising, entertaining live performances to support:
Distraction from pain/discomfort
Deep physical relaxation
Brain entrainment & connectivity
A balanced sympathetic nervous system
Calm mental & emotional health
Enhanced quality of life
