Australia
Are video games the new therapy?
While video games are often associated with frivolous entertainment, hospitals around the world have begun using them to help improve…
5 ways acting can help anxiety
Being a performer can teach handy techniques that can help when coping with anxiety.
6 podcasts for better mental health
Following your bliss, understanding the mind or dealing with depression, these podcasts are good for your brain.
The Art of Wellness
With so many benefits for the mind, spirit, and art itself, creativity has the power to heal us and improve…
On the move: the latest appointments and resignations
Appointments for Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Bundanon Trust, Performance Space and more.
The Thorn Birds goes under the hammer
Sotheby’s Australia has announced that a collection of treasures from the estate of Colleen McCullough will go to auction later…
Reduce workplace stress by escaping the office through art
New research shows that art in the workplace improves mental fatigue, suggesting a valuable commercial opportunity for artists.
Anthem, Melbourne International Arts Festival (VIC)
There are many bright sparks on offer here but the script feels unresolved.
Layla Majnun, Subiaco Arts Centre (WA)
Performing Lines reimagines an ancient Middle Eastern story about doomed lovers.
The Window Outside, Northcote Town Hall (VIC)
A play about family conflict in the face of terminal illness highlights the importance of having the right to die…