“Arts and culture have a direct role in improving health and wellbeing outcomes, yet the workforce delivering these outcomes remains undervalued and under-recognised. Building capability and professional pathways is essential.”
— Creative Australia 2024, Creative Workforce Scoping Study – Full Report, p. 108.
Overview
The Certified Creative Health Practitioner pathway equips you to design and deliver creative programs that improve wellbeing, foster connection, and contribute to preventative health outcomes.
You will learn to work across schools, community settings, disability services, health organisations, and festivals — applying evidence-based creative practices to meet real-world health and social needs.
This pathway directly addresses the Creative Workforce Scoping Study’s call for recognised qualifications in arts-based health delivery, aligning with national and global policy priorities, including the World Health Organization’s recognition of the arts as a determinant of health.
Why Choose This Pathway?
Workforce Demand – Meets the growing need for qualified practitioners in creative health and social prescribing.
Cross-Sector Skills – Develop the ability to work seamlessly between health, education, and cultural sectors.
Evidence-Based Approach – Learn to deliver programs that achieve measurable wellbeing outcomes.
Professional Recognition – Graduates are eligible for the Certified Creative Practitioner™ designation.
What You Will Learn
- Foundations of creative health theory and practice
- Program design for schools, health services, and community contexts
- Skills in arts-based facilitation and group work
- Trauma-informed, inclusive, and culturally safe practice
- Evaluation tools for demonstrating social impact and outcomes
- Knowledge of social prescribing models and allied health integration
- Strategies for building partnerships across sectors
Learning Outcomes
Graduates will be able to:
- Evaluate program impact and report findings to stakeholders and funders.
2. Design and deliver creative health programs tailored to diverse populations.
3. Apply research-informed methods to improve mental, physical, and social wellbeing.
4. Collaborate with health professionals, educators, and cultural leaders.
5. Demonstrate ethical and culturally safe practice, including First Nations engagement protocols.
Career Pathways
Creative Health Practitioner in schools, hospitals, aged care, disability services, or festivals
Program Coordinator for arts-in-health or wellbeing initiatives
Festival wellbeing manager or cultural activation lead
Creative health consultant for policy and program design
Program Format
Duration: 10 months, part-time
Mode: Online and in-person learning
Assessment: Project work and portfolio submission
Certification: Graduates receive the Certified Creative Practitioner™ credential from the Creative Women’s Authority™
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have:
- An interest in creativity and its role in health and wellbeing (no formal arts training required)
- Openness to learning and applying new skills in practical, real-world settings
- Commitment to developing programs that connect, heal, and inspire
- English proficiency suitable for professional practice
View the Creative Excellence Program(CEP) Course Structure
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