Indigenous arts, culture and languages
The value and uniqueness of Australia’s Indigenous cultures are recognised nationally and internationally.
A range of Australian Government programs administered by the Department aim to support Indigenous arts, culture, languages and broadcasting. They include:
- Indigenous Culture Support
- Indigenous Broadcasting Program
- National Indigenous Television
- Maintenance of Indigenous Languages and Records
- National Arts and Crafts Industry Support
- Return of Indigenous Cultural Property (RICP) Program
- Indigenous Remote Radio Replacement Program
- Indigenous Contemporary Music Action Plan and pilot initiative
The administration of these programs is supported by an Australia-wide network of Indigenous Coordination Centres.
Quicklinks
- Indigenous funding 2008-09
- Senate Inquiry into Australia's Indigenous visual arts and craft sector 2007
- Indigenous art centres directory 2006
National Indigenous Languages Survey Report 2005 (File size: 2.6Mb)- Funding guidelines 2007-08
- Indigenous Coordination Centres
- National Arts and Crafts Industry Support
- Indigenous Culture Support
Contacts
For information on the Department’s Indigenous arts, broadcasting, culture and languages programs contact your nearest Indigenous Coordination Centre
