Supporting Wellbeing Through Creative Connection
If you are considering using NDIS funding for any support connected with an activity,
please check the participant’s plan and current rules with their plan manager,
support coordinator or the NDIA before making arrangements.
Our kits are creative activities, not NDIS art therapy.
Why Guided Painting Can Be Meaningful
Artful Connections Gift Boxes are created by professional artist and qualified art therapist Deb Shapiro, drawing on her experience supporting older adults through guided art activities.
Each $79 Gift Box provides 6+ hours of guided creative engagement, with painting
materials, guided templates, conversation cards and step-by-step video guidance.
No art experience or specialist training is needed, although
some people may benefit from help getting started or taking part.
Each $79 Gift Box provides 6+ hours of guided creative engagement - Art therapist-designed, video-supported, and ready to use without any facilitation training.
How Artful Connections May Relate to Individual NDIS Goals
Connection and Shared Experience
Shared creative activities can provide families with an enjoyable focus, creating natural opportunities for conversation, connection and meaningful time together.
Creative Participation
Creative activities can provide an enjoyable way to participate alongside family members, carers, support workers or community groups.
Conversation and Memories
Creative activities can create opportunities for engagement, conversation and sharing memories of familiar people, places and experiences.
Hands-On Creativity
Painting and other creative activities involve hand movement, coordination and interaction with art materials.
Creating Together
Guided creative activities can provide opportunities for family members to create and spend meaningful time together.
Routine and Meaningful Activity
Structured creative activities can offer an enjoyable focus and a meaningful way to spend time during the day.
What Research Suggests About Creative Activity and Wellbeing
Research suggests that taking part in creative activities may support wellbeing, self-expression and social connection as people age.
Cognitive Engagement
A systematic review found that arts engagement may support cognitive function, wellbeing and quality of life in healthy older people, although evidence about its long-term protective effects remains limited. (Fioranelli et al., 2023, Frontiers in Psychology)
Enjoyment and Emotional Wellbeing
A systematic review found promising evidence that creative arts interventions may help reduce depressive symptoms in older adults, while also noting limitations in the available research. (Dunphy et al., 2019, Frontiers in Psychology)
Connection and Shared Experience
A systematic review found encouraging, although still limited, evidence about the health and wellbeing value of arts and creativity interventions for older adults. (Crealey et al., 2023, BMC Public Health)
Depending on an individual participant’s disability-related needs, circumstances and goals, creative activities may be relevant to areas including:
Depending on an individual participant’s disability-related needs, circumstances and goals, creative activities may be relevant to areas including:
Routine and Meaningful Activity
Guided painting offers a structured and enjoyable creative activity, with opportunities for participation, engagement and a sense of accomplishment.
Relationships and Connection
Guided creative activities can provide opportunities for NDIS participants, family members, carers and support workers to spend meaningful time together.
Creative Participation
Creative activities can provide opportunities for participation, shared experiences and connection with others.
Product Information for NDIS Participants and Support Teams
Guided Painting Kit Information
Download our Guided Painting Kit information sheet for plan managers and support coordinators.
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