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Closing the Gap: Supporting Healthy Communities Through Arts Programs

Closing the Gap: Supporting Healthy Communities Through Arts Programs

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

May 1, 2014

International research and literature review exploring why arts activities are important to Indigenous communities, the benefits of participation and how arts programs support healthy Indigenous communities. Provides evidence of beneficial impacts and outcomes from arts programs in Indigenous communities and outlines principles for effective implementation.