2014 Conference Program at a Glance
The International Arts and Health Conference Venue will encompass NGV International, St Kilda Road, Melbourne and The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Federation Square, Flinders Street, Melbourne
Full details will be progressively released on the website.
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Tuesday 11 November 2014
| 2pm - 4pm | Pre-conference Special Interest Network Events | |
| Registrations essential - info@artsandhealth.org to reserve a place - numbers are limited | ||
| Art and Dementia Communication Workshop Based on the Art and Alzheimer’s program at the National Gallery of Australia, this workshop will provide practical exercises and discussion to assist participants to maximise the abilities of people with dementia. Participants will be introduced to the idea of communication flow; how listening and observing from others assists engagement, how positive and inclusive language encourages participation and how physicality supports communication. Facilitated by Adriane Boag, Program Coordinator, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra ACT. |
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| Arts and Health in Hospitals, Aged Care Facilities and Palliative Care Creating an arts and health environment in a hospital, aged care facility or hospice, which is conducive to healing and provides comfort, consolation and support for people and their families and friends, requires a combination of imagination, innovation and the delivery of a high quality of experience. This event will scope best practice principles in each setting, draw on the existing evidence base and discuss issues such as opportunities for collaboration and funding. Participants will agree on future directions for this special interest area within the broader arts and health field. Facilitated by Molly Carlile AM, General Manager, Integrated Cancer Services and Arts and Health Manager, Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre, Austin Health, Melbourne VIC; Helen Currier, Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston; Margret Meagher, Executive Director, Arts and Health Australia. |
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| 5.00pm – 6.30pm | Official Opening and Welcome Reception – Ground Floor Foyer, NGV Australia, Entrance Atrium, Federation Square, Flinders Street, Melbourne | |
| 6.30pm - 7.30pm | Guided Tours – Indigenous Galleries, NGV Australia | |
Wednesday 12 November 2014
| 8.00am – 4.00pm | Conference Registrations at Arts and Health Australia Help Desk opposite Clemenger BBDO Auditorium, NGV International – North Entrance, via Arts Centre Forecourt |
| 8.45am - 10.30am | Plenary Session 1: Arts and Health and Social Connections Live Broadcast on ABC Radio National (9am - 10am) |
| 10.30am - 11am | Morning Tea, Great Hall, NGV International |
| 11am - 1pm | Breakout Sessions 1 |
| 1pm - 1.50pm | Boxed Lunch Great Hall and Grollo Equiset Garden |
| Conference Art Making Project – Hello Koalas Sculpture – Studio 1 (Please note: Food not permitted) Facilitated by Arts and Health Australia Artist Kerry Smith and Lama Majaj, Olivia Newton John Cancer and Wellness Centre, Austin Health, Melbourne | |
| 2pm - 3.30pm | Plenary Session 2: International Arts and Health Policy, Practice and Research |
| 3.30pm - 3.45pm | Rest break |
| 3.45pm - 5.15pm | Breakout Sessions 2 |
| 5.30pm - 7.30pm | Networking Drinks, Persimmon Restaurant, Ground Floor, NGV International |
Thursday 13 November 2014
| 8.00am – 4.00pm | Conference Registrations at Arts and Health Australia Help Desk opposite Clemenger BBDO Auditorium, NGV International – North Entrance, via Arts Centre Forecourt |
| 9am - 10.30am | Plenary Session 3: The Arts and Community Health |
| 11am - 11.45am | 11.00am – 11.25am Morning Tea - Great Hall, Ground Floor, NGV International |
| 11am - 1pm | Breakout Sessions 3 |
| 1pm - 1.50pm | Boxed Lunch, Great Hall and Grollo Equiset Garden, NGV International |
| 2pm - 3.30pm | Plenary Session 4: Arts and Health - New Frontiers in Practice and Technology |
| 2014 Arts and Health Australia Awards for Excellence | |
| 3.30pm - 3.45pm | Rest break |
| 3.45pm - 5.15pm | Breakout Sessions 4 |
| 5.30pm - 7.30pm | Closing Conference Celebration, Beer Deluxe, Federation Square |