Creative Minds Art Therapy

22/04/2026

How is everyone feeling about the ongoing cuts to NDIS? ☠️

21/03/2026

Meowdy! 🐾 Today we celebrate Harmony Day, a reminder of the beauty in our vibrant multicultural community, and the power of kindness and inclusion.

Creativity is a universal language that brings us together across cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. 🟠

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02/03/2026

Now registered as a PACFA Clinical Member (CPC).

I have transferred my counselling registration from ACA and continue to hold Professional registration with ANZACATA as an art therapist.

Art Therapy & Counselling
Perth WA

13/01/2026

For our WA people and visitors with hidden disabilities 🌻

Assistance Lanes are now in place at Perth Airport 💙

Designed for travellers who may need more time, flexibility or support through security - including people with disability (visible or hidden), service animals, and families travelling with prams or extra equipment.

✨ Look for the “Assistance Lane” signage
✨ Wait for our team at the assistance point
✨ Allow a little extra time for your journey

Learn more and plan ahead 👉 www.perthairport.com.au/accessibility

09/01/2026

I received this animation a participant created from one of our colab sessions - it's so cool! It's always a joy to see the continued evolution of an artwork. 😍
(Shared with permission)

16/12/2025

New groups are launching in 2026! Online and in ze studio, adults and high school aged. More info to come!

10/12/2025

The under 16's social media ban starts today. A ban will not reduce risk, it will reduce visibility and make marginalised young people more isolated.

Article: https://substack.com//note/p-181194646?r=6ztt5v

Today, Australia’s under-16 social media ban comes into effect, and it exposes a generational blind spot: the people regulating young people’s digital lives never grew up inside the digital world they’re policing.

16/10/2025

For neurodivergents who don't have the privilege of being able to adapt their own work/school environment, or to change settings and hours to accommodate sensitivity to light, noise, etc., show this to your boss. 💜

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurological condition that affects the brain's ability to regulate focus and emotion. While the name suggests a deficit of attention, University of Queensland researcher Kate Witteveen says many participants in a recent study she led reported feeling as though it was more like an "excess of attention".

Dr Witteveen says the number of adults being diagnosed is "definitely on the rise" in Australia, with women the fastest growing group of adults being diagnosed with ADHD.

Read more: https://ab.co/4oi7mNN

Personalise your news and stay in the know with the ABC NEWS app: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp

15/10/2025

The Australian Counselling Association has published some new info around qualification requirements, ethics and practice. If you have accessed counselling services through Creative Minds Art Therapy, or are interested, have a lookie! Hopefully, this is a small step closer to having Medicare subsidies. Private Health subsidies continue to be available through most funds, for face to face or online sessions. Feel free to send a msg if you have any questions!

The Australian Counselling Association (ACA) welcomes the formal endorsement of the National Standards for Counsellors and Psychotherapists in Australia by the Minister of Health, Disability and Ageing, the Hon. Mark Butler MP.

08/10/2025

ANZACATA has released a summary statement about changes from 24th Nov. Check it out here: http://bit.ly/438XA8u

In short, not much will change..

02/10/2025

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I know I don’t often share my ‘other’ artwork here, but tributes to the legends deserve an exception…

‘’What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." - Dr Jane Goodall.

25/09/2025

Matters of the heart can be messy and chaotic — full of colour, texture, and complexity. Flip a heart upside down, and it looks like a bum.. For anyone whose heart is hurting, remember: emotions are temporary. Exploring through creativity shows us that healing can hold both humour and depth. 💖