A vibrant collection of artwork by local residents, including people living with disability, seniors, those experiencing mental health challenges, and members of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities, is now on display in Brimbank.
The community program ‘ArtAbility’, run by Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities (ADEC) and supported by Brimbank council, provides a welcoming, culturally safe space where art promotes healing, connection, and self-expression.
A defining feature of the project is the annual public art exhibition, which transforms participants’ creative work into a powerful community dialogue.
Local artist Linda Fry said her paintings in the exhibition are characterised by bright and vibrant colours.
“My work has always been art therapy. I started doing art because I was really unwell. I always drew before but I hadn’t painted. I started doing it because I thought it was a great vehicle to express how I was feeling,” she said.
According to ADEC by showcasing locals’ stories through art, the exhibition challenges stigma, promotes inclusion, and celebrates the resilience and cultural richness of people living with disability from CALD backgrounds.
The ArtAbility exhibition will run until1 April at Hunt Club Community & Arts Centre, 775 Ballarat Road, Deer Park and is open Monday-Friday from 9.30am-4.30pm, excluding weekends.
Entry is free, no bookings required.
A community exhibition launch with morning tea will also take place on 12 March from 10.30am-noon at the space.
RSVP Kerry at kerry@adec.org.au by Thursday 5 March to attend.
