There are some evaluations, critical descriptions of programs and systematic reviews on the benefits to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities from participation in arts programs. These include: improved physical and mental health and wellbeing; increased social inclusion and cohesion; some improvements in school retention and attitudes towards learning; increased validation of, and connection to, culture; improved social and cognitive skills; and some evidence of crime reduction.The effects of arts programs can be powerful and transformative. However, these effects tend to be indirect.For example, using these programs to reduce juvenile anti-social behaviour largely work through diversion: providing alternative safe opportunities to risk taking, maintenance of social status, as well as opportunities to build healthy relationships with Elders and links with culture.Art forms such as song, dance and painting, coupled with ceremony, are integral to cultural continuity and cultural maintenance in Indigenous Australian communities.
ISBN
9781742495347
ISSN
2201-845X
Language
eng
Indigenous content
on
Field of Research
160501 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy 160502 Arts and Cultural Policy 160508 Health Policy 200201 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Studies
Socio Economic Objective
940102 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Development and Welfare
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