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 HealthArts @ Melbourne Health

Utilisation of the arts in healthcare is no longer viewed as an alternative approach; rather, it is increasingly seen as an essential part of holistic healthcare that encompasses medical treatments, therapy, medication, diet and exercise.

HealthArts at Melbourne Health began in February 2003, with a vision to create a visual and performing arts program that would become part of the fabric of the health service.
It promotes the healing value of the arts, enriches the hospital environment and actively engages patients, families, visitors, staff and volunteers.

 

  HealthArts projects include:

VCA Performing Arts program – a partnership between the Victorian College of the Arts and The Royal Melbourne Hospital. VCA students perform regularly at the RMH City Campus and at the RMH Royal Park Campus. The program showcases jazz singers, classical harpists and string quartets through to drummers and a cappella groups.

Secondary Schools Music Festival - the inaugural event was held in May 2010, this annual event this year attracted 15 schools from all over Victoria with over 40 different music groups performing every day from 10am to 2.30pm in the Atrium Foyer and in the Outpatients Department. Teh festival was organised by the RMH Music Therapy department.

Healing Threads – a collaborative project between RMH, VCA and the Victorian Tapestry Workshop. It includes an artist-in-residence, a staff photographic project and exhibition, and the making of a major tapestry depicting the life of RMH.

 

Piano in Emergency Department – soothing tunes waft through Emergency, when off-duty staff and other volunteers play soothing piano pieces on a Yamaha piano donated by Allan’s Music, Kew. It has helped with relaxation and pain relief, and reduced anxiety of patients and their families in a stressful situation.

 

Corpus Medicorum – formerly known as Corpus Medicum, the chamber orchestra of The Australian Doctors’ Orchestra was formed by RMH cardiothoracic surgeon Phillip Antippa in 2000. Corpus Medicorum – meaning body of doctors – performs challenging and popular chamber music recitals several times a year. Proceeds from concerts support patient care at RMH.  Corpus Medicorum

 

  

"If you posed the question, most people would acknowledge that listening to music can soothe the soul, gazing at a fine painting or sculpture can stimulate the senses, attending the theatre can distract from a bruising day, and dancing can sling off the doldrums. In short, the arts are good for you."
- GP Review, September 2004 

 

 


  

 

 



 


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