A community of researchers, clinicians and artists working together to use arts-based methods to translate the latest information in health research

Sydney, New South Wales
Joined February 2019
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Thrilled to have our #craftivism project featured in the latest issue of Australian Journal of Dementia Care 🪡🪡🪡 @SPHERE_KT @AAA_CAG
Latest edition out now. Highlights include: Using technology to foster connections, The power of collaboration, Music & dementia & more journalofdementiacare.com/
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Join us in #Berrima for Dementia Reframed's 'Living Well with Dementia!' Senior's Festival Program. Immerse yourself in an imaginative exhibition of craft work, stitched by dementia care partners, and art from people living with dementia! Link in bio. #dementia #art #craft
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Seeking participants for research on the use of animated film in the Woven Threads series. Series 1 shared moments of hope in a refugee's journey, whilst Series 2 focused on people living with mental health challenges. woventhreads.co/research
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I don't have an artsy background so I can often overlook the influence #art can have in conveying messages by sparking emotion. Check out the #topsyturvey project where health leaders express sentiments on #covid19 through art. I think I can pick up on their frustrations...
‘Covid-19 has proved the acid test of 21st century health systems’ Topsy Turvy Covid – making meaning through art Health leaders share their insights #topsyturvy #art #health #sphere #covidnsw #COVID19 #knowledgetranslation #sphereintheknow
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“If we can learn to accept, live with, and care for people with dementia, we will have transformed this entire society. For every one of us.” – Gaynor Macdonald Interested in craftivism, dementia, and/or carer's stories? Join us to celebrate Carers Week! stitchitfordementia.eventbri…
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What has been like leading, working, and living through the pandemic? The new creative project and interactive digital exhibition #TopsyTurvy highlights the strain on our health systems and the people who work in them. @SPHERE_KT theconversation.com/what-thi…
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SPHERE KT Strategic Platform retweeted
Please consider taking part in our research on the impact of animated film
We’ve just launched a new study to evaluate the impact of a short film series @woventhreadsdoc in increasing empathy. Take part by watching two short films like this one (4-6 mins each) and share your thoughts via a quick survey. Get started → bit.ly/3kwMCUr
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It's been a privilege to work with people like Lynne Stone, whose work in progress pictured here was created as part of a @SPHERE_KT craftivism project with carers of people with dementia. Find out more on 12th October: stitchitfordementia.eventbri… @blackdoginst @DementiaAus @AAA_CAG
Interested in craftivism, dementia, and/or carer's stories? Join us on Tuesday 12th October to celebrate Carers Week and hear from carers about their craftivist work. Visit: stitchitfordementia.eventbri… #Carers2021 @CarersNSW @AAA_CAG @blackdoginst @UTSSocialImpact
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Are you a parent caring for a child, aged 3-5 years, with food allergy and is at risk of anaphylaxis? We would like to learn how you support your child’s ability to stay safe, as they prepare to start school. To learn more, please visit the following URL surveyswesternsydney.au1.qua…
Interested in craftivism, dementia, and/or carer's stories? Join us on Tuesday 12th October to celebrate Carers Week and hear from carers about their craftivist work. Visit: stitchitfordementia.eventbri… #Carers2021 @CarersNSW @AAA_CAG @blackdoginst @UTSSocialImpact
Here's what inspired ICU nurse, India Heap, with her #topsyturvy creation! “I work in the paediatric ICU at Sydney Children’s Hospital. Was actually with a COVID patient last night. I should’ve taken a photo of me this morning looking completely burnt out!” #COVID19 #lockdown
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The world's been turned topsy turvy, certainly for #health professionals expected to tough it out and do their job. An #interactive digital #exhibition is helping them share experiences that can be hard to put into words, @SPHERE_KT, via @ConversationEDU bddy.me/2XFBxIn
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If you are 13-25 years, we would love you to be involved in the development of a music-based smartphone app for mental health! See flyer for details. @kasaragar #musicscience #musicapp #wsu #marcs #themarcsinstitute #mentalhealth #application #participants #research
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"It made me think about the health sector, how many different perspectives and experiences there are of #COVID19. My image was quite layered and busy, a reflection of my mind at the moment I guess." - Katrina Moore, Program and Community Manager, @UTSEngage #topsyturvy #art
We have we share we held onto our Sense of pride Sense of community Topsy Turvy Covid - making meaning through art Do you want to make your own creation and share your story? Just click here: topsy-turvy.net/ #topsyturvy #art #health #sphere #covidnsw #covid19
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The Topsy Turvy digital art exhibition is a chance to share your COVID-19 experiences through art. Our own @Ann_Dadich Deputy Director of @SPHERE_KT worked on the project, curated by Barbara Doran. Contributions also from our Distinguished Prof. Annemarie Hennessy AM
It's official - we are LIVE!!! 🙌 You can access the Topsy Turvy interactive digital exhibition here: topsy-turvy.net/. Feel free to play around with the images, sounds and poems to create and share with us your COVID-19 journey! #topsyturvy #sphere #covidnsw #covid19
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SPHERE KT Strategic Platform retweeted
Check out this interactive exhibition where #health leaders, including from UTS, share their insights. Curated by @UTSTDSchool's Barbara Doran:
It's official - we are LIVE!!! 🙌 You can access the Topsy Turvy interactive digital exhibition here: topsy-turvy.net/. Feel free to play around with the images, sounds and poems to create and share with us your COVID-19 journey! #topsyturvy #sphere #covidnsw #covid19
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