Culture Dose for Kids
Culture Dose for Kids is an art engagement program aimed at improving wellbeing in primary school-aged children who experience mild anxiety. Parents/caregivers will also participate in this calming and engaging program in both separate and combined sessions.
Engagement with the arts can help young people connect to their feelings, thoughts, and imagination. It can build self-confidence and resilience, foster social connections and improve mental health and wellbeing.
The program will provide a safe, structured space for young people and their parents/carers to engage with and respond creatively to artworks led by an experienced team.
What to expect
Participants (adults and children) will visit the Museum each Saturday for a 2-hour workshop over 8 weeks. The program has been designed for adults and children to participate in together.
Who can participate?
Young people (with their parent/carer) will be eligible to participate if they:
- Aged 9 to 12 (primary school).
- Are able to travel to the Museum.
- You (the parent or caregiver) believe your child experiences mild anxiety.*
*Anxiety itself is a normal emotion. However, some young people worry more than others, either through a greater number of worries or more frequent or intense worries.
Term 4: 26 October – 14 December 2024
Saturdays, 9.00am - 11.00am
Final date: Saturday 14 December 2024
Recommences 2025
Term 2: 10 May - 28 June, 2025
Term 4: 25 October - 13 December, 2025
Read more:
Black Dog Institute website Culture Dose for Kids - Black Dog Institute | Better Mental Health
Art Gallery of NSW website Culture Dose for Kids | Art Gallery of NSW
Please direct any enquires to
Sophie Holvast, MAMA Engagement Manager
sophie.holvast@alburycity.nsw.gov.au