MHDA Newsletter - December 2025

LATEST EVENTS

Mental Health Month Museum of Contemporary Art Bella Plus Program Mental Health Month Consumer Community Outing On the 15 October as part of Mental Health Month the Specialist Rehabilitation Service (SRS) in collaboration with the Rehabilitation Program Area from Macquarie Hospital supported consumers to engage with the Bella Plus Program at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA). This the opportunity for consumers from both the community and in-patient settings to connect and explore art in a safe and curious way. partnership provided Consumers and staff were guided in a 1.5 hour immersive art experience in a social way. The program provided the opportunity to enjoy an interactive art gallery and experimental art-making experience that was supported by the creative team and Art educators at the MCA. The experience was designed from feedback of previous consumer attendees tailored to lived/living experience, challenging stigma and encouraging expression and storytelling through creativity.

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