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Relaxed mornings, Portrait conversations, Access tours

Saturday 24 January 2026 – Sunday 24 January 2027

Relaxed mornings, Portrait conversations, Access tours

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Portraits together

For people living with dementia

10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month

On the second Thursday of the month, we offer a free, tailor-made program for small groups of people living with dementia and their friends, families or carers. Connect with different portraits each month through facilitated discussion.

Bookings required

A group of people looking at Do you Believe in Love? 2025 by Kaylene Whiskey

Auslan-interpreted exhibition tour

Super Kaylene Whiskey highlights

1:00pm, Sun 15 Feb

Join us for a highlights tour of Super Kaylene Whiskey with Auslan-interpretation. Explore the artist’s dynamic practice with rich, visual stories connecting cultures, Country and celebrity.

Bookings required

Portraits together

For people living with dementia

10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month

Bookings required

Portraits together

For people living with dementia

10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month

Bookings required

Portraits together

For people living with dementia

10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month

Bookings required

Portraits together

For people living with dementia

10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month

Bookings required

Portraits together

For people living with dementia

10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month

Bookings required

Portraits together

For people living with dementia

10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month

Bookings required

Portraits together

For people living with dementia

10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month

Bookings required

Portraits together

For people living with dementia

10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month

Bookings required

Portraits together

For people living with dementia

10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month

Bookings required

Portraits together

For people living with dementia

10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month

Bookings required

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