The 13th National Rural Health Conference was held from 24-27 May 2015 at the Darwin Convention Centre in the Northern Territory. Its theme was People, Places, Possibilities….
The National Rural Health Conference is the largest biennial event for people who want to improve the health and wellbeing of those who live in rural, regional and remote Australia. It was an opportunity for present and future leaders of the rural and remote health sector – including its community members, health consumers and carers – to exchange information, showcase successes, promote the sector’s agenda and make useful connections.
The arts and health program featured new and original works as well as tried and tested works. Many of the artists had not performed for a large audience before and this became a professional development opportunity. The arts and health program featured:
Putu Desak Warti, plenary performance Photographer: Glenn Campbell
Above image: Still Belting Out! Seniors Citizens’ Choir
Shellie Morris, plenary performance Photographer: Glenn Campbell
African Gospel Singers, Belonging in a New Land, hosted by Melaleuca Refugee Centre Torture and Trauma Survivors Service of the NT
Photographer: Glenn Campbell
Barkly Regional Arts Pop Up Gallery and Showcase, presented by Barkly Regional Arts
Photographer: Glenn Campbell
Rayella Band from Marlinja community
Photographer: Glenn Campbell
Pandanus Weaving workshop with the Gunga Weavers
Photographer: Glenn Campbell
Sri Lankan Dance Academy Sri Lankan Dance Academy
Photographer Glenn Campbell
Gift of Life performance and discussion presented by Artback NT and Donate Life NT
Photographer Glenn Campbell
African All Star Drummers, Belonging in a New Land, hosted by Melaleuca Refugee Centre Torture and Trauma Survivors Service of the NT
Photographer: Glenn Campbell
Dance Performance by Kailani dancers
Photographer Glenn Campbell
Live music performance by Chandran Trio
Photographer: Glenn Campbell