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Virtual camping is certainly a worthwhile activity. Well done!

Excellent Maria! Thanks for sharing. Best wishes!

Excellent entertainment Kathy, variety keeps them going!

Hi Margaret, I experienced the same thing. When we played 'Word Game' everyone was interested: management, gardener, kitchen staff, nurses, and cleaners! It was so much fun!

What a good idea Linda, and thank you for sharing. The booklet can also distract ‘loners’ and entertain clients on the weekends or when staff is absent. Best wishes!

Thank you Josephine and Susan for adding these movies to the list. It is really appreciated. Best wishes!

Hi Louise, Thank you for your feedback. You are quite right, Aboriginal art, like native art throughout the world must be treated with care and respect.

As far as I know, non-indigenous artists (professionals and not laypeople) should refrain from painting Aborigine ‘stories’ without permission. There is a strong movement in Australian Aborigine communities to protect indigenous artwork from being exploited by non-indigenous artists. Here is what the ‘Kate Owen Gallery – Contemporary Aboriginal Art” in Sydney has to say.

“Artists need permission to pain a particular story; where ancient and important stories are concerned, and particularly those containing secret or sacred information, and artist must have permission to paint the story she or he paints. Traditional Aboriginal artists cannot paint a story that does not belong to them through family lineage”.

Regarding laypeople, children and adults, it is indeed encouraged. It helps to increase communication and understanding between indigenous and non-indigenous people. In fact the “Kate Owen Gallery” website teaches how to re-create a dot paint inspired by Aboriginal symbols.

We are grateful that you brought the subject up because there ought to be more people with the same doubts. Thanks again. Best wishes!

What a good idea Satomi. Best wishes!

Happy retirement Robyn!!Best wishes!

Hi Robyn, I am sorry that the RN in question does not see that the game is beneficial to clients. Balloons have been fascinating human beings for ages; they are icebreakers, energisers, team building and so much fun!