Facilitator Bio Samantha Brick is an independent Occupational Therapist who lives and works in the coastal town of Inverloch. She has a holistic approach to her work, which involves using a range of techniques to help children with delayed development, … Read More
Author Archives: Carla
Melissa McDevitt Weston – Contemporary First Nations Artist
Artist’s Statement Cultural understandings inform me, as a Traditional Owner, that my ancestors lived along the waterways and I continue to occupy these areas through spirit. This knowledge is substantiated by the uncovering of artefacts along waterways, buried skeletal … Read More
Casey Sweetman – First Nations Artist
Artist’s Statement Hi, my name is Casey Sweetman (Weston), I am a Boon Wurrung and Yorta Yorta woman living here on county. I’m a contemporary artist and have been creating art for over twenty years. I studied and gained qualifications … Read More
Jenny Taylor – Musician, Songwriter, Choir Leader
Artist’s Biography Jenny is a performer, songwriter, teacher and choir leader who has made music her life for 30+ years. She lives in Jumbunna and thrives in community. Jenny is offering a number of musical workshops at the Inverloch … Read More
Renee Sweetman – Boon Wurrung Singer and Songwriter, Songwoman.
Artist’s Biography Renee Sweetman is a proud Boon Wurrung & Yorta Yorta woman living in the Bass Coast. She is a singer/songwriter and has performed at major events including the Blaktivism concerts at the Melbourne Arts Centre in 2022 and … Read More
Jasmine Susic – contemporary dancer – improvisation, installation performance and dance theatre.
Artist’s Biography Jasmine Susic is a Bass Coast based contemporary dancer with an interest in improvisation, installation performance and dance theatre. Feature image credit: Tyson Butler Dance images credit: Karli Michelle Jasmine completed her training majoring in Contemporary Dance … Read More
Jeremy Grace – Juggler and Magician.
Artist’s Biography Jeremy has been entertaining Australians for the last 35 years as a juggler, magician, singer, dancer and compère. Performing in public spaces, private functions, theatre restaurants, tropical islands and entertainment centres, he has enthralled both small groups, and crowds … Read More
Kim McDonald – Visual and Performing Artist, Experimenter
Feature image photo credit: Karli Michelle Artist’s Statement Kim is a practicing interdisciplinary artist with a background in printmaking, drawing and performance. Working across disciplines her art practice is experiential and experimental with her work encompassing the contrasting roles of … Read More
Alisoun Neville – Expressive Arts Therapist
Artist Statement I moved to Milowl in 2022, responding to a lifelong call to live near the ocean coupled with a completely awestruck love of the island waters here. In recognition that this is Boon Wurrung country, and the responsibilities and … Read More
Annette Spinks: Artist, Inspired by Water.
Artist’s Biography Annette Spinks is a popular exhibiting artist whose works are held in private and corporate collections throughout Australia and Internationally. Two paintings from Annette’s latest “Waterfalls” series are featured in the local artists exhibition at At the Inverloch … Read More
HADASSAH LILY – Expressive Therapist & Educator
Hadassah Lily works in independent practice as an Expressive Therapist & Educator. She provides therapeutic companionship and guidance for couples, children, families and schools. Facilitator’s Statement I have over 20 years’ experience working with children, adolescents and families in private … Read More
PLAYBACK THEATRE LIVE AND REAL with A/Prof Drew Bird
Playback Theatre – Live and Real The Creative Mental Health Forum and Collective Care Retreat is delighted to welcome Associate Professor, Dramatherapist Drew Bird as a specialist workshop presenter at our 2024 event in Boon Wurrung Country, Inverloch. … Read More
COnnect in a CO-creative space in one of our workshops – something for everyone
Inverloch’s new Pop-Up ART CO is providing plenty of opportunity to get your creative holiday juices flowing with a range of creative workshops suitable for adults, teens and children this Summer. Come along and enjoy a co-creative atmoshere where you … Read More
COme on in and enjoy Inverloch’s pop-up ART exhibition featuring local artists
The former accountants offices in the heart of Inverloch are being re-invented as a colourful, vibrant, artist-led space for local artists to exhibit their art work and connect with visitors to beautiful Boon Wurrung Country this Summer holidays! Feature image: … Read More
Mandy Gunn – Eco-Artist and Craftswoman
Artist’s Statement I have a long history of working with a variety of recycled materials e.g. printed papers such as shop bags, wrappings, music sheets, cardboard and books; burnt out inner tubes, road kill echidna quills, found metal, natural … Read More
Martha Silver Breninger – Sculptor and Painter
Artist’s Statement “I express my life’s journey through my creativity, using paint, felt, clay and other mediums. I have a deep connection with the healing powers of art and doll making” Artist’s Biography Martha Silver Breninger is a professional … Read More
Experience the Practice-led, Creative Approach to Supervision with Dr Carla van Laar’s “Supervision Studio”
Art is a Way of Knowing There is a difference between making art to “express something”, and making art as a form of inquiry, using creative process as a means of knowledge production – employing art as a way of … Read More
BIRTHING THE NEW PARADIGM, TOGETHER with Marianne Wobcke
Birthing the new paradigm, together. Hosts of the 2024 Creative Mental Health Forum are honoured to be joined by Indigenous Midwife, award wining Arts and Health Practitioner and PhD Researcher, Marianne Wobcke, as a special guest facilitator. During … Read More
Experience the Creative Mental Health Forum and Collective Care Retreat with Dr Carla van Laar in 2024
We’ve done it! Changed the name of our forum to better reflect the true nature of this event – “collective care”. Are you a mental health professional looking to explore the power of creative approaches in your practice? Do you … Read More
IMAGES OF MATTER AND WHAT MATTERS TO YOU with Anja Zimmermann
Images of matter and what matters to you? Historically, people labeled with intellectual disabilities (ID) have experienced stigma, discrimination, segregation, social isolation, and violence. Until today, social justice in a sense of barrier free possibilities for belonging to … Read More
WELCOME TO COUNTRY with Yowengerra / Yalluk Bulluk
Yowenjerra/Yalluk Bulluk Consultants provide a very open look into the culture of the Boon Wurrung. Yowengerra/Yalluk Bulluk would like to invite you to attend a traditional Welcome to Country so that you can walk with ease on these … Read More
RECRUITING A CREATIVE OR EXPERIENTIAL THERAPIST TO YOUR TEAM?
Introducing PACFA’s College of Creative and Experiential Therapies Dear Employer, Team Leader, or Manager, Introducing PACFA’s College of Creative and Experiential Therapies I am pleased to inform you of the establishment of the College of Creative and … Read More
FELTING FIBRES INTO BEING with Megan Fromholtz
Felting Fibres into Being The sensory nature of felting has many appeals to all ages, abilities and situations. Whether you are creating felt yourself, to use in imaginative play, or guiding clients through the felting journey to find … Read More
ARE YOU A WONDER WORKER?
Feature image above published by the Inverloch RSL: Members of the Inverloch RSL participating in the new “Ocean /Art Mindfulness” wellbeing program for veterans, proudly funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Are you a Wonder Worker? I … Read More
SUPERVISION STUDIO – Online Creative Practice with Dr Carla van Laar
WATCH MY 2 MINUTE INTRO TO SUPER VISION STUDIO https://vimeo.com/811512264?share=copy SUPERVISION STUDIO with Dr Carla van Laar is an online, small group supervision session where we focus on using creative and collaborative processes as ways to connect, explore, problem solve … Read More
IMPROV EXHIBITION and WELCOME COCKTAIL DINNER PARTY
DRESS TO EXPRESSAND BRING YOUR ARTFriday 5th May 2023 At our Welcome Cocktail Dinner PartyAnd Improvised Exhibition. Step 1: bring your art5pm at the Inlet Hotel Step 2: dress up and come to the party6.30 – 8.30pm at the Inlet Hotel You are … Read More
WHAT’S BENEATH OUR FEET? with Melissa McDevitt Weston and Carla van Laar
What’s beneath our feet? Cultural awareness in Australian Nature-based Arts Therapy For Arts Therapists wishing to practice Nature-based Arts Therapy in Australia, Cultural awareness is essential, and can become a deeply healing experience for Country, Traditional Owners and Arts Therapists, … Read More
POST TRAUMATIC PLAY and SAND TRAY THERAPY – presentation and workshop with Sharon Duthie
“Post-traumatic play – children speaking the unspeakable through play.” There are often no words to describe the terrifying events, nor the words to express the deep sense of loss – the multitude of losses – that result from childhood … Read More
Developing an Inclusive Practice with Lucian Marine
Developing an Inclusive Practice Let’s explore ways to cultivate a more inclusive practice that affirms LGBTQIA+ and gender non-conforming communities. Together we will deconstruct dominant narratives thinking about how they serve or dis-serve. Have you felt hindered or … Read More
SEVEN LIVED EXPERIENCE STORIES of making meaning using art therapy
Seven lived experience stories of making meaning using art therapy – three years later, a creative follow up The international journal of art therapy published our article ‘Seven lived experience stories of making meaning using art therapy’ in … Read More