Register of Cultural Organisations

What is the Register of Cultural Organisations?

Established in 1991, the Register of Cultural Organisations assists qualifying cultural bodies to attract support by enabling them to offer donors the incentive of a tax deduction.

The Register aims to strengthen private sector support for the arts and encourages Australians to contribute to the nation's vibrant cultural life.

Cultural bodies listed on the Register are able to receive tax deductible donations to assist them with a wide range of activities, such as the creation of a new theatrical work, the publication of a literary magazine or the building of a community arts centre.

Which organisations are eligible for the Register?

Cultural bodies eligible for listing on the Register are those whose principal purpose is the promotion of a cultural activity such as: literature; visual, community, performing or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts; music; crafts; design; television; video; radio; film; or movable cultural heritage.

Public art galleries, museums and libraries are generally not included on the Register as they are approved by the Australian Taxation Office under another Deductible Gift Recipient category.

The Minister responsible for the Arts and the Treasurer approve new appointments to the Register, which is administered by the the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

In this section

• Register of Cultural Organisations Guide (PDF - 302 KB) or (DOC - 516 KB)
• Organisations listed on the register (PDF - 418 KB) or (DOC - 1.3 MB)
• Application for Register of Cultural Organisations (PDF - 194 KB) or (DOC - 364 KB)
• Statistical return of donations (PDF - 240 KB) or (DOC - 270 KB)

Contacts

The Register of Cultural Organisations
Office for the Arts
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
PO Box 6500
CANBERRA ACT 2601

Telephone: 02 6210 2828
Facsimile: 02 6210 2906
Email: roco.mail@pmc.gov.au