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Indigenous Conversations: Cultural healing: Indigenous art as therapy

Noongar Elders making dolls

Noongar Elders making dolls Source: CAN

From sound healing with didgeridoo to art therapy for disabled people, Aboriginal art is proving a powerful tool for helping Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians heal the body and mind.


Here are four incredible ways Aboriginal art is being used to restore people to good health.

 


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