Symposium on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music and Wellbeing – November 2013 in Melbourne

There is increasing recognition of links between cultural practices, including singing, dancing, and other musical actions, and social and emotional wellbeing in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

The Symposium on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music and Wellbeing brings together musicians, performers, community leaders and researchers to increase recognition of the vital and diverse roles that music plays in social and emotional wellbeing and of community-led efforts to sustain musical traditions into the future.

Improving knowledge of these links in the community and across disciplines is vital to a more inclusive and healthy Australia. More information here.