We have established Arts and Health Leadership Groups around Australia so that more people can foster leadership in our sector and gain a voice to influence policy development. The groups identify issues and opportunities that can improve the capacity of the sector and also enable them to participate more fully in initiatives undertaken by The Institute.

The groups consist of a cross-section of professionals, including academics, researchers, arts administrators, artists and medical practitioners. Each body determines their own operating model and decides what their specific focus will be.

As they progress we anticipate the Leadership Groups will support:

• Greater promotion of activities that align with the National Arts and Health Framework.
• Arts and Health leadership and advocacy to influence policy towards greater investment in the sector.
• The development of innovative arts and health projects that test and document best practice models in a variety of arts and health environments.
• Networking and the sharing of knowledge on a regional, state and national level.

For further information regarding our Leadership Groups contact The Institute for Creative Health via info@instituteforcreativehealth.org.au