The Hush Foundation transforms the culture of
healthcare through kindness and the arts.
Hush is internationally renowned for its pioneering approach in combining the latest research and diverse perspectives, with the creative arts (theatre, music, literature and dialogues) to reduce stress, build awareness and support quality and safety cultures underpinned by kindness for all.
Healthcare Improvement (IHI), Health advisor to the US Government and Emeritus Professor at Harvard University
Professor Don Berwick
"Healthcare on the planet is blessed with some pioneers. People who see farther and sooner
than others do. Professor Catherine Crock is
one of those pioneers… Now, the challenge
is… are there leaders smart enough to use
it [the Hush Foundation’s work]?”
Founder and Chair of
the Hush Foundation
Professor Catherine Crock AM
"We work with artists, patients, health and
care staff to recapture the healing power
of kindness through music, the arts, education
and connecting people. I believe
healthcare needs creative voices to
help soften the edges of these stressful
environments for people - they can help
all of us in the care business to do our
jobs even better".
Hush Kindness educational resources and events aim to build and nurture a culture of kindness throughout the health care system.
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We do things differently.
We make a difference.
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The annual Gathering of Kindness event series based around world kindness day in November features leading edge presentations, panels, dialogues, workshops and arts experiences showcasing the art and science of collaboration, creativity and kindness and their effectiveness in addressing the interlinked issues of staff wellbeing & safety, staff behaviour & communication, and patient experience & safety.
The Kindness in Action program is the practical application of ideas delivered as regular learning activities for organisations and teams who want to create self sustaining quality & safety cultures.
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Health Plays
The dramatic way to improve safety and wellbeing for all in healthcare
Written by award-winning playwright, Alan Hopgood AM. Hush Health Plays have been performed all over Australia and internationally to thousands of people.
Hush Foundation’s health plays tackle the biggest issues in the culture of health care today – bullying, communication and patient safety.
Music
For over 20 years, the Hush Foundation has been working with renowned Australian artists to create music that brings calm and optimism to patients, their families, and staff in stressful hospital and healthcare environments.
To shop and support Hush Music, click here.
