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The GroundSwell Project fostered cultural change in Australian death and dying through arts/health initiatives. Key learnings include building independent organizations and engaging diverse leaders for sustainable social impact.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Social Innovation
  • Arts and Health

Background:

  • The GroundSwell Project aimed to create cultural change in Australia's death, dying, and bereavement landscape.
  • Over seven years, they delivered more than 55 arts/health projects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To share learnings on driving innovation and cultural change in the death and dying sector.
  • To explore strategies for engaging diverse stakeholders and leaders across all sectors for social change.

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