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Topic Tuesday//BOTH FORUMS// Creative expression and our wellbeing! // Tues 28 July 7- 8 30pm AEST featuring Special Guest Artists from the DAX Centre

Unknown userMember10 July 2020, 10:43 am AEST

Topic Tuesday//BOTH FORUMS// Creative expression and our wellbeing! // Tues 28 July 7- 8 30pm AEST featuring Special Guest Artists from the DAX Centre

We would like to invite members from both Lived Experience and Friends, Family and Carers Forums to join our Topic Tuesday this month!

We are very excited to have two special guest artists from the DAX Centre coming to our Topic Tuesday this month. We will be discussing a range of topics on all things art and creative expression, as well as covering some tips on how we can apply creative expression to our daily lives! ✨

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I'm new here - what is Topic Tuesday?

Topic Tuesday runs from 7pm - 8:30pm AEST monthly. Each month we focus on a different topic, with the session facilitated by a Community Manager or Moderator. Sometimes Topic Tuesday will feature a special guest, who is an expert in the topic.

The first post of the thread (this one) will give you an idea of what the topic is and what will be covered.

How do I get involved?

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Throughout the session, the facilitator will put questions out for you to answer, usually asking for your own experience on the topic. To contribute to the session, just hit the 'reply' button and share your thoughts. No answers are right or wrong and everyone is welcome to get involved.

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RenegadeContributor28 July 2020, 8:21 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday//BOTH FORUMS// Creative expression and our wellbeing! // Tues 28 July 7- 8 30pm AEST featuring Special Guest Artist from the DAX Cen

I love imagining that you might start dancing @Former-Member. It too is an addictive pastime.

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Judi9877Senior Contributor28 July 2020, 8:23 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday//BOTH FORUMS// Creative expression and our wellbeing! // Tues 28 July 7- 8 30pm AEST featuring Special Guest Artist from the DAX Cen

I'm getting creative at home by using what I have around me. For me, that means plenty of yarn for making blankets, beanies and knitting needles. I also have colouring items such as paper, pens, textas and pencils. Notebooks are in supply with me due to uni studying so that's where I can get back into journaling and I have my phone with internet connection to take photos or find images on the internet to write about them.

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Unknown userMember28 July 2020, 8:24 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday//BOTH FORUMS// Creative expression and our wellbeing! // Tues 28 July 7- 8 30pm AEST featuring Special Guest Artist from the DAX Cen

I had a real slump and lost my gardening mojo when Mr Darcy was in an acute phase with his mental health. It was only when he got past this phase and was keen to get our place tidied up that I forced myself to go out into the garden with him and gradually the joy returned. Since moving to our new place and with better coping skills in place, this far with Mr Darcy having a different potentially terminal condition I still enjoy getting out in the garden ... just have to watch the budget and pace myself with plant purchases.

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RenegadeContributor28 July 2020, 8:28 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday//BOTH FORUMS// Creative expression and our wellbeing! // Tues 28 July 7- 8 30pm AEST featuring Special Guest Artist from the DAX Cen

@Former-Member power to you! Make this world beautiful with gardening.

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RenegadeContributor28 July 2020, 8:29 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday//BOTH FORUMS// Creative expression and our wellbeing! // Tues 28 July 7- 8 30pm AEST featuring Special Guest Artist from the DAX Cen

@Judi9877 my grandmother knitted her entire life, and kept off dementia in the process! Its such a relaxing pasttime and great for exercising the mind!

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Unknown userMember28 July 2020, 8:30 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday//BOTH FORUMS// Creative expression and our wellbeing! // Tues 28 July 7- 8 30pm AEST featuring Special Guest Artist from the DAX Cen

Thank you everyone for sharing your tips on how we can engage in creative expression at home!

It’s that time of the night now everyone- we will finish off soon. I would like to leave one final question for you to think about-- What is one key take-away for you from tonight’s discussion?

A very big thank you to both of our special guests from the DAX Centre for participating in tonight’s discussion as well as to everyone for getting involved tonight. You have all shared such wonderful insights and experience with being creative ! For further information about the DAX Centre, please check out the links @paintingallday have provided above.

I will leave the thread open until tomorrow morning for any last discussions. Have a nice night everyone 😊

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Judi9877Senior Contributor28 July 2020, 8:32 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday//BOTH FORUMS// Creative expression and our wellbeing! // Tues 28 July 7- 8 30pm AEST featuring Special Guest Artist from the DAX Cen

Hi @Renegade . Both my mum and grandmother knitted - both passed on- so I've inherited their love of the craft from them. My mum used to knit my twin and I jumpers as kids and they were so special to me. I knit for myself, friends and charity and I find it helps with my mental health immensely.

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RenegadeContributor28 July 2020, 8:36 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday//BOTH FORUMS// Creative expression and our wellbeing! // Tues 28 July 7- 8 30pm AEST featuring Special Guest Artist from the DAX Cen

Thanks so much for inviting me to join in on this discussion @Former-Member

I've loved sharing ideas about creativity and getting a sense of what you are all doing at your homes.

I wish you all the courage you need to be your beautiful selves in creating what your heart desires. May your bodies enjoy lots of different ways of dancing through your life.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor28 July 2020, 8:36 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday//BOTH FORUMS// Creative expression and our wellbeing! // Tues 28 July 7- 8 30pm AEST featuring Special Guest Artist from the DAX Cen

Thank you @Renegade , @paintingallday , @Former-Member , @Former-Member for tonight

@paintingallday, ha ha I do that with cooking

I love cooking new things and sharing with others

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RenegadeContributor28 July 2020, 8:38 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday//BOTH FORUMS// Creative expression and our wellbeing! // Tues 28 July 7- 8 30pm AEST featuring Special Guest Artist from the DAX Cen

I believe it @Judi9877. Keep it up! This evening I'm wearing a jumper that my grandmother knitted for my mother many decades ago. Its a lovely legacy to pass on.

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