women’s social connect group meets to practice traditional arts such as dot painting and basket weaving. Between five and eight women attended the session each week. Beautiful dot paintings were created by the women, including a piece titled ‘The Turtle Dance’, and a series of paintings depicting pelicans in different scenes and poses. Women talked with Hepatitis SA staff about the information they’d been given and how it related to their lives and the communities in which they live. The new treatments created a lot of excitement as the women knew people in their communities, families and friendship networks who would benefit from them.
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The program was a wonderful learning experience for both staff and the participants, and it was an excellent opportunity to share our stories and understand more about each other. Marra Dreaming produce and sell a wide range of contemporary Aboriginal craft and artwork. They are open from Monday to Thursday, 9am to 3:30pm. Drop in and have a look at their gallery and showroom— you will be amazed at the level of local talent! Claire Hose Educator
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