22 October 2025: A recent collaboration between Richard Crookes Constructions, Health Infrastructure, Western Sydney Local Health District, The Children’s Hospitals at Westmead, and Westmeadow Childcare Centres has culminated in a vibrant display of children’s creativity through art.
Richard Crookes Constructions (RCC), who are currently building what will be the state’s largest mental health facility, generously supplied art resources to the childcare centres who are located next to the site. This support enabled the children to create a series of imaginative and colourful artworks.
Senior Project Director Chris Horton said the initiative with the local childcares reflects the project’s commitment to community engagement.
Gemma D’Arbon, RCC Community and Stakeholder Manager said it was great to see the enthusiasm shown by the children.
Pictured: ‘Beach Life’ painted by 3- to 5-year-olds from Westmeadow Childcare
Over two weeks, the children at Westmeadow explored various painting techniques using brushes, sponges, golf balls, toy cars, and even their hands for finger painting. Each session introduced new colours and tools, resulting in richly layered murals.
The 3 to 5 year olds were also introduced to famous artists, drawing inspiration from Ken Done’s vibrant works. They created two murals titled “City Life” and “Beach Life,” working in small groups alongside educators.
Westmeadow’s Acting Manager Lauren Rangi said the children were thrilled and proud of their finished pieces.
Pictured: Kids paint a field of sunflower inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s iconic “Sunflowers”
Over at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead Childcare Centre, kids aged between 3 to 5 year olds produced a series of nature-inspired paintings. One featured a field of sunflowers inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s iconic “Sunflowers,” with petals made from the children’s handprints and dandelion puffs created using bubble wrap stamps.
Another mural depicted jacaranda trees, inspired by the real trees outside the centre, with blossoms stamped using soft drink bottle bases. A third floral painting showcased hyacinths, inspired by a child who spotted them in a magazine, painted with recycled materials attached to long-handled brushes.
The youngest group, aged 0-3 years, created a heartwarming rainbow artwork. The rainbow was painted by walking along a rainbow path, while the sun and clouds were formed using handprints.
The SCHN painting was directed by the centre’s Creative Art Director, Tangfei, who emphasised the use of sustainable, recycled materials throughout the project. This approach not only promotes creativity but also reinforced the centre’s commitment to eco-conscious learning.
You can see the paintings displayed near the Westmeadow Child Care, along the walkway to the P14 car park.
