Indigenous Culture Support
Indigenous culture is a dynamic part of Australian culture and identity. The Indigenous Culture Support (ICS) program supports the maintenance and continued development of Indigenous culture at the community level.
ICS funds activities that encourage culturally vibrant Indigenous communities and contribute to the cultural wellbeing of Indigenous individuals and communities.
The program supports activities that:
- maintain Indigenous culture through community involvement;
- support new forms of Indigenous cultural expression;
- increase public awareness of Indigenous culture, including through the presentation and exchange of culture; and
- support the sustainable development of community organisations involved in cultural activities.
Photo: Basket weaver Ivy Hopkins, of Tjanpi Aboriginal Baskets, dyeing grass tree for raffia at Wingellina in Western Australia .
Contacts
For information on this program contact your nearest Indigenous Coordination Centre
Or to discuss a program policy issue contact:
Project Officer
Indigenous Culture Support
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
GPO Box 787
Canberra ACT 2601 Australia
(02) 6275 9548
Email: ics@environment.gov.au
