💛 Person-centred engagement
Activities can be adapted around interests, abilities, communication preferences, culture, beliefs and life experiences.
Creative Wellbeing Hub
Why do the arts matter?
Creative participation is being studied in relation to wellbeing, self-expression and community connection. Here are a few evidence-based starting points — without pretending that every creative activity has the same effect for every person.
3,000+
Studies reviewed
WHO's 2019 scoping review examined more than 3,000 studies on arts and health and found evidence of a role for the arts across health promotion, prevention and management of conditions.
Source: World Health Organization
Creativity & connection
Shared art and music experiences offer opportunities for conversation, collaboration and self-expression. CreaTink sessions are shaped around the people taking part.
Music & participation
Sing-alongs, choir and rhythm sessions invite people to explore music together. Familiar songs, shared rhythms and personal favourites can be part of the experience.
The CreaTink approach
Evidence-informed creative wellbeing, designed around people.
CreaTink uses evidence-informed ideas and person-centred practice to shape activities around the people taking part, rather than assuming one activity will suit everyone.
🤝 Social connection & belonging
Shared creative experiences can provide opportunities for conversation, participation, relationships and a sense of belonging.
🧠 Cognitive engagement
Creative activities may involve attention, memory, sequencing, decision-making, problem-solving and learning.
🌿 Sensory experiences
Textures, colours, sounds, movement and hands-on materials can be incorporated according to individual preferences and needs.
💭 Reminiscence & meaningful conversation
Music, objects, images, themes and creative prompts can open pathways to memories, stories and personal reflection.
✨ Autonomy, expression & achievement
Participants can make choices, express themselves, learn skills and experience the satisfaction of creating something themselves.
The CreaTink wellbeing lens
Explore different sides of creative wellbeing.
🧠 Creativity & cognition
Creative activities can involve attention, choices, memory, sequencing, problem-solving and sensory exploration. Research findings vary by activity, population and study design.
😊 Creativity & wellbeing
Enjoyment, self-expression, achievement and having something meaningful to look forward to can all be part of a person's wellbeing experience.
🤝 Creativity & connection
Group creative experiences can create opportunities for conversation, collaboration, shared attention and belonging.
🎵 Music & reminiscence
Music can connect with memories, identity and emotion. Music-based activities can be adapted for different groups, interests and abilities.
🌿 Creativity & learning
Creative participation can provide opportunities to try new materials, explore ideas and enjoy learning at your own pace.
🔎 Evidence & limitations
Creative wellbeing is not a promise of a particular clinical outcome. CreaTink uses evidence-informed ideas while adapting activities to the actual people and setting.
Research in context
Good creative programs start with good questions.
Who is taking part? What do they enjoy? What can they comfortably do? What would make the session meaningful? What does the organisation want to achieve?
Important distinction
CreaTink Arts provides creative wellbeing programs and experiences. Some activities draw on creative arts and arts-therapy-informed approaches, but sessions are designed according to the needs and purpose of each program.
This website's evidence summaries are educational and do not replace clinical advice or individual assessment.