The Cunningham Dax Collection

The Cunningham Dax Collection is a unique centre where art is used to explore innovative approaches to promote a greater understanding of mental health issues.

Comprising over 12,000 creative works by people who have experienced mental illness and/or psychological trauma, its mission is to promote widely a greater understanding of people with such experiences, and to foster an appreciation of their creativity through the preservation and ethical presentation of their original works.

The Cunningham Dax Collection's activities include:

• An exhibition program at the onsite gallery in Parkville and touring exhibitions traveling to regional areas of Victoria and interstate, seen by over 10,000 visitors annually
• An innovative education program for secondary and tertiary students of a number of disciplines including VCE Psychology, the Arts, and Health and Human Development.
• Workforce training for a broad range of health care professionals
• Research in the areas of art and mental health and mental health promotion
• Providing consultancy and support for community groups and organisations

The Collection operates within the Mental Health Research Institute.

Contact: 03 9342 2394, info@daxcollection.org.au
www.daxcollection.org.au