The Dax Centre

The Dax Centre is a leader in the use of art to raise awareness and reduce stigma towards mental health issues. Through our exhibitions and educational programs we seek to engage, inform and encourage community connections and conversations about mental health.

The Dax Centre includes a gallery space, education programs and also houses the Cunningham Dax Collection. In our Dax Centre Gallery we have an annual program of art exhibitions featuring works from the collection, new works specifically commissioned for our gallery and host touring exhibitions.

All of the works are created by people with a lived experience, and exhibitions are created to improve understanding and reduce stigma towards mental health issues.

Permanent Collection

THE CUNNINGHAM DAX COLLECTION

The only Collection of it's type and size in Australia and only one of four such collections in the world, the Cunningham Dax Collection is named after its founder Dr Eric Cunningham Dax (1908 – 2008). The collection contains over 16,000 works which have all been created by people who have a lived experience of mental health issues or psychological trauma

The Collection tells stories about mental health, lived experiences and the value of art. It includes works on paper, canvases, photograph’s, textiles, sculptures, installations, artists’ books and diaries, digital media and films.

You can learn about and explore the collection here: daxcentre.org/history/history-2

getting to the gallery

The Dax Centre is situated on the ground floor of the Melbourne Brain Centre at 30 Royal Parade in the Kenneth Myer Building of the University of Melbourne.

Getting here by Public Transport
Take Number 19 Tram from Elizabeth Street, City and get off at Stop 11.The Dax Centre is immediately across Royal Parade from the tram stop.

2 minute walk from newly built Parkville train station via the Royal Parade exit.

Getting here by Car
The Dax Centre is on the west side of Royal Parade, Melbourne near Grattan Street. There is metered parking is available on Royal Parade. The Kenneth Myer Building has underground parking with fees of $12.50 for four hours or $25 all day to midnight. Private Bus Parking is available at Wilson Hall, University of Melbourne.

Loading Zones
There is one main loading zone located at the back of the Kenneth Myer Building. Please note these are only to be used for deliveries and pickups.

accessibility

The Dax Centre is wheelchair accessible and there are accessible and single occupant public toilets available on the ground floor of the Kenneth Myer Building.

The Dax Centre
30 Royal Parade
Kenneth Myer Building
University of Melbourne
Parkville Vic 3010
T: +61 3 9349 2538
E: info@daxcentre.org
W: daxcentre.org

Opening Hours
Tuesday to Friday, 11.00am – 3.30pm
Closed public holidays
Entry is Free

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Exhibitions

She Who Persists

1 May 2024 – 27 Apr 2025
The Dax Centre

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The Public Galleries Association of Victoria (PGAV) acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the lands where our office is located, and all Traditional Owners of country throughout Victoria and Australia. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples enduring traditions and continuing creative cultures. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

We are an LGBTQIA+ friendly organisation that celebrates diversity. We are committed to providing safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive services for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.

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