Clown doctors deploy laughter therapy to 100,000 Australian patients this year
Clown doctors are visiting Australian hospitals and aged care facilities as part of a therapeutic trial. Clown Doctors Australia has deployed about 100 laughter care specialists to over 100,000 patients this year. Performers undergo rigorous selection and a one-year training program to develop sensitivity and empathy alongside performance skills.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 22:00 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 22:10 UTC
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