Indigenous Culture Support
The Indigenous Culture Support program (ICS—formerly the Regional Arts and Culture Support program) supports the maintenance of cultural practice within Indigenous communities and the promotion of Indigenous cultures as dynamic and integral elements of Australian culture and identity.
ICS funds activities that encourage culturally vibrant Indigenous communities. These activities are developed in a creative environment and contribute to the cultural identity and well being of Indigenous individuals and communities.
The program supports activities that:
- foster, maintain and preserve regional and local Indigenous arts and cultures; and
- support community participation in the process of cultural transmission.
Photos left to right: Basket weaver Ivy Hopkins of Tjanpi Aboriginal Baskets dyeing grass tree for raffia at Wingellina in Western Australia; Torres Strait Islanders performing their Aeroplane Dance at the Gab Titui Cultural Centre on Thursday Island.
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Contacts
For information on this program contact your nearest Indigenous Coordination Centre
Or to discuss a program policy issue contact:
Manager
Indigenous Languages and Culture Section
Indigenous Culture and Arts Support Branch
GPO Box 787
Email: ics@environment.gov.au
