FIND CONNECTION, CONFIDENCE AND BELONGING THROUGH THE ARTS
Upbeat Arts supports adults 18+ living with mental health challenges, through welcoming choir and creative writing programs across Queensland.
Our programs are safe, inclusive and community based. No experience is needed. No auditions. No pressure to perform. Just a place to connect, create and feel part of something meaningful.
WELCOME TO UPBEAT ARTS
Upbeat Arts is a place where people come together through creativity, kindness and connection.
Each week, our choirs and creative writing groups offer adults living with mental health challenges a safe and welcoming space to sing, write, share, laugh and belong. Members can participate at their own pace, in a way that feels right for them.
Our programs are led by professional artists and supported by a caring team who help create spaces where people feel seen, supported and included.
The creative arts are our tool, but human connection is at the heart of all we do.
Creative programs that support mental health and wellbeing
Through group singing and creative writing, Upbeat Arts helps people build connection, confidence and a sense of belonging.
Our programs are not clinical. They are community based creative arts programs that support mental health and wellbeing through participation, routine, friendship and shared experiences.
Members come for many different reasons. Some are looking for connection. Some are rebuilding confidence. Some are looking for a creative outlet, a reason to get out of the house, or a place where they can feel part of something.
Whatever brings you here, you are welcome.
Who can join?
Upbeat Arts welcomes adults aged 18 and over who are living with mental health challenges and would benefit from a safe, creative and supportive community.
You do not need singing or writing experience. You do not need to audition. You can simply come along, join in at your own pace and be part of the group.
People can apply themselves, or be referred by a support worker, clinician, carer, family member or community organisation. The application process is the same. Please select the program/s you are interested in below, and click the ‘join now’ button to apply.
To help keep our programs safe and welcoming for everyone, members need to be able to participate safely in a group environment, either independently or with the support of an attending support person or carer.
Our programs
Upbeat Arts offers choirs and creative writing programs across Queensland.
Our choirs currently run in:
Our creative writing programs are available:
Each program has its own page with session details and information on how to apply. Please select the program you’re interested in above.
To find out more about all of our Queensland Programs please click here.
OUR MISSION
OUR VISION
Community, Inclusion
and Empowerment