This paper provides an overview of organisations and arts projects VicHealth
supports and explores the role of arts in Aboriginal culture and the associated
positive health impacts. Engagement with the arts can have powerful impacts on health, wellbeing and
the strengthening of communities. For more than two decades VicHealth has been
supporting the arts because of the great health promotion opportunities it
provides. We know that access to the arts helps people connect socially and
participate in their community’s cultural life. The role of the arts in
exploring and communicating social concerns, giving voice to hidden issues and
allowing self-expression is also a major contributor to health. (APO 19 September 2013)
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