<p> </p><p>Participation in the arts is a powerful way of building social connection and individual wellbeing. We can gain skills, creativity, a stronger sense of self and shared community through making and creating. This can be true at all stages of our lives, regardless of our cultural background or ability.  Our own experiences as well as research show that participating in this way can improve mental health, physical health and many other wellbeing factors.</p> <p><i>What are the priorities in Maroondah for building wellbeing through arts? </i></p> <p><i>Are there particular groups or people in the community who would benefit through more opportunity to participate in different activities? </i></p><p><em></em></p><p><em><img alt="" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-australia/8f97d05ed93b06e9b6dca9da778d6a822c362c55/redactor_assets/assets/000/059/122/original/BigDanceMaroondah_photo_by_Michael_Hardinge.jpg?1567583625"></em></p><p></p> <br>