The Dax Centre

The Dax Centre is an art gallery and museum in Melbourne that displays work created by people who have experienced mental health conditions. The collection spans multiple artistic mediums and formats, documenting personal experiences and creative responses to mental health challenges.

The centre was founded in 2003 and became the custodian of the Cunningham Dax Collection, an important art collection related to mental health. This establishment created the first permanent exhibition space dedicated to this type of work in Australia.

The centre is named after its founder and displays work by people who have experienced mental health conditions, showing how art becomes a language for expressing inner experience. Visitors witness how creative practice connects individuals to their communities in meaningful ways.

The centre is located in the Kenneth Myer Building at the University of Melbourne and is open Wednesday to Friday from 11 AM to 3:30 PM. It is easily accessible by public transport and suitable for walking visitors.

The collection here documents artistic work spanning decades, revealing how society's understanding of mental health has changed over time. This historical perspective helps visitors see the evolution in how these experiences have been portrayed and understood.

Location: Melbourne

Inception: 2003

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Sane Australia Group

Address: Royal Parade

Opening Hours: Wednesday-Friday 11:00-15:30

Website: https://daxcentre.org

GPS coordinates: -37.79817,144.95881

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:03