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April 2005 Art at the heart of summer enjoyment
Children and adults spending respite time at Yooralla’s Box Hill Respite House learned mosaic art during the summer. Professional mosaic artist Pam Irving spent a day a week teaching while creating 10 Mosaic Masterpieces at the house. House coordinator Kate Pensa said the project became a fantastic experience for the Yooralla clients and staff. ‘Because Pam came weekly, almost all of our clients to had an opportunity to work closely with a professional artist and really feel a sense of ownership of the Mosaic Masterpieces. They really look fantastic.’ ‘We try to make the respite experience as enjoyable and home-like as possible for our clients with disabilities. The Mosaic Masterpieces will be hung in the deck area for all our clients to enjoy,’ said Ms Pensa. ‘Our clients’ parents also loved the project because they could enjoy the break from care-giving duties and recharge their batteries confident reliable and skilled support staff were caring for the children who were having fun and trying new activities.’ Disability is on the rise in Australia—according to a 1998 Bureau of Statistics study, 19 per cent of all Australians have a disability. |
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