Art Therapy

Hi @melsev
hope your surgery is healing up well. In my region there’s a wonderful program that offers many free activities and services in support of people being treated for cancer and their families and it includes an art therapy program. It is housed in the local Integrated Cancer Service connected to the public hospital - this is the link 
https://www.bhs.org.au/services-and-clinics/cancer-services/bricc-wellness-centre/#wellnessprograms
As you’re Melbourne based it might require a bit of phone or email sleuthing but maybe contact your closest Integrated Cancer Service, perhaps start with this page and the list of centres in Melbourne
 https://www.health.vic.gov.au/victorian-cancer-plan/integrated-cancer-services
I also found this link (I think it’s okay if we use “Dr Google” to search for art therapy programs 😊)

If you are interested in online then Choices at the Wesley Hospital in Brisbane does this the first Friday of every month.


https://www.wesley.com.au/services/the-wesley-hospital-choices-cancer-support-centre?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=gmb&utm_campaign=ccsc&utm_content=c

Hi  there @ melsev, 
I just saw your message. I am an experienced social worker and art therapist in Melbourne. I'd love to discuss this with you. I was diagnosed with early breast cancer in 2023 and I used art to lift my spirits and to stay in focused throughout my treatment and recovery. Please send me a private message if you are interested. I am located in Brunswick, Melbourne. Take care and wishing you all the very best as you start radiation.