Wynnum / Manly Occupational Therapy

 Participation in Creative Activities enriches development in many ways. Selecting natural objects during walks along the beach and bush trails, involves physical activity. Creative arts can lead to appreciation of the natural environment, and greater attention to living things around us. The chance to slow down, and sense the sight, sounds, smells around us is important to enriching our development as we are being, and becoming artists, musicians, creators with our friends, families, and communities. Photograph 1: Creative Practice (Sandra Kirkwood, Occupational Therapist) Creative Arts has been central to Occupational Therapy which arose in response to medical conditions in mental institutions, and hospitals in the early 20th Century. My education and training as an Occupational Therapist involved Creative Arts Laboratories in which we explored and applied arts,  crafts, and woodwork, to therapy practice. This was hinged upon our study in Anatomy, Physiology, Neurology, Comm...

SEA-TEAM  is a platform for Therapists, Educators, Artists, and Musicians to share an interest in Social Enrichment through the Arts.  The idea is to support people's creative collaboration across disciplinary borders. This allows us to problem-solve complex issues in our local area at the Brisbane Bayside and have fun.  The purpose is to support health and well-being of local people and the environment. The social setting is community-cultural facilities that welcome the public and are designed for participating in group activities.  The program is tailored to meet goals identified by community members as important. The initiative supports community-led bridge making--connecting services and people who do not normally meet.  Looking for people with diverse interests and skills--for further conversations to get to know one another and plan activities for the future. The zone is alcohol free and inclusive of all abilities--because everyone is a musician. Everyone...