Art therapy helps isolated communities reconnect

Community Plus Neighbourhood House in Melbourne's Greater West has been operating for over 40 years, providing programs that help isolated community members connect with others through various barriers including language, financial, and educational challenges. The organisation runs a six-week Art Therapy Creative Connections program where participants create collaborative murals together, using art as a non-confrontational way to express themselves and build connections. The program has become particularly valuable following Victoria's COVID-19 lockdowns, helping people overcome isolation by bringing them out of their homes to create art with others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.