The theme for ArtAbility 2020 was ‘Staying Connected’. The artworks drew upon how we stay connected, with family, friends and community, near and far.

ArtAbility 2016

The theme for ArtAbility 2016 was ‘Diverse-City’.

Congratulations to these three on a great perfromance!

Our amazing live theatre piece by Thespis. 'Heroes of the Past and Present'. Performed by Katrina Welsby, Andy McKinnon and Alex Litsoudis. Great job!!

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Thank you to our lovely performers!!

ADEC's Chair person Sophie Holmes addressing the crowd.

The Mental Health Complaints Commissioner.

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Our ED Keith Hitchen, the MHCC Lynne Coulson Barr, ADECs chair Sophie Holmes and the Deputy DSC Miranda Bruyniks. Thank you for all your support!!

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Justine Martin with her painting 'Terry the Tree Frog'

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Maree sharing her story of being diagnosed with Bipolar.

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Miranda Bruyniks presenting Justine Martin with the 'Disability Services Commissioner' award for her drawing 'Just a Little Owl'

Justine with her drawing 'Just a little Owl'

One of our artist George with a purchaser of his drawings.

Lynne Coulson Barr presenting the 'Mental Health Complaints Commissioner' award to Peter Gaullucio.

ArtAbility Coordinator Clare with her mum, who came all the way from Tasmania to help out.

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ADECs Chinese group performs at the exhibition opening.

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The lovely deputy Disability Services Commissioner, Miranda Bruyniks.

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Maree Tambasco-Roche was awarded the 'ADEC award' for her painting 'Fly Free'. Her painting was also used for our marketing of the exhibition.

Congratulations to Chris Vlachos, Louise Hanna, Justine Martin and Serpil Kahramanoglu who had their paintings turned into our art cards.

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The lovely Maree Tambasco-Roche who shared her story of being diagnosed with Bipolar!