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The Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund was established as part of the COVID-19 Creative Economy Support Package. The RISE Fund has now closed.
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The guidelines and frequently asked questions (FAQs) provided information about the funding process and can still be accessed on the Australian Government's GrantConnect website.
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The RISE Fund provided $200 million over 2020–21 and 2021–22. The program has now closed.
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Under the RISE program $200 million was provided to 541 projects. Some RISE funded projects are still active and the last project is scheduled to conclude by November 2024.
Information on RISE supported projects is available at the tab 'Who We've Funded'.
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Have your say on Australia’s next National Cultural Policy
Share your views to help shape the future direction of the creative and culture sector.
More funding for First Nations art organisations
The Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) program supports a professional, viable and ethical First Nations arts industry to enable artists and arts workers to earn income, develop professional skills and connect to the art market.
Apply to deliver the Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program
We are seeking a service provider or providers to deliver temporary paid job placements through the $2.2 million Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program (the Program).
Historic acquisition for the Canberra Museum and Gallery to go on display
A 1913 painting of the Canberra landscape before construction of the new capital city will be on display in the week of Canberra Day.
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A new National Cultural Policy
We invite you to share your views to inform the development of Australia's new National Cultural Policy, ensuring it embodies the diversity and aspirations of our nation.
Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program
We invited feedback on the development of the new Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program to support d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers. This consultation is closed.
Review of the Indigenous Art Code
A review of the Indigenous Art Code is underway to strengthen the protections for Indigenous artists and consumers across the country. This consultation is closed.
Revive: a place for every story, a story for every place
After extensive national consultation, in 2023 we delivered a 5 year national cultural policy, Revive—A place for everyone story, a story for every place.
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Review of the Indigenous Art Code
A review of the Indigenous Art Code is underway to strengthen the protections for Indigenous artists and consumers across the country. This consultation is closed.
National Opera Review
The Australian Government has released a full response to the recommendations of the National Opera Review final report, which examined the artistic vibrancy, financial viability and accessibility of Australia’s major opera companies.
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Have your say on Australia’s next National Cultural Policy
Share your views to help shape the future direction of the creative and culture sector.
More funding for First Nations art organisations
The Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) program supports a professional, viable and ethical First Nations arts industry to enable artists and arts workers to earn income, develop professional skills and connect to the art market.
Industry leaders to inform Australia’s next National Cultural Policy
Five Expert Panels and a Policy Advisory Group have been appointed to help shape the new National Cultural Policy.
Creatives leading with innovation in regional communities
Regional Arts Australia is delivering 2 fully funded, 12-month residencies under the Industry Residencies Pilot Program.
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First Nations ancestors to return home from Vienna
Six First Nations ancestors will be accompanied back home by Traditional Custodians and Government representatives.
First Nations ancestors to make long journey home from UK
The Government has welcomed the return of 11 First Nations ancestors from two collecting institutions in the United Kingdom.
More iconic works to hit the road through Sharing the National Collection scheme
The National Gallery of Australia has announced two further partnerships under the Australian Government's Sharing the National Collection initiative.
Apply now for funding through the Visions of Australia program
Round 17 of the program now open for applications
Apply now for Live Music Australia grants
More support to host Australian music festivals is now available.
Supporting the next generation of creatives
The Australian Government is investing a further $450,000 to support youth arts programs.
Applications open for Round 17 of the Festivals Australia program
Regional artists, arts workers and organisations are invited to apply for Australian Government support.
Major art exhibitions going on tour
Exhibitions from our major cultural institutions to be shared with more Australians.
IVAIS-supported artists amongst winners of prestigious art awards
Art centres supported by the Australian Government’s Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) program have won big at one of Australia’s most prestigious art awards.
The centrepiece of Revive, Creative Australia is now launched..
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National Arts and Disability Strategy Evaluation Report 2013–2015
Published: 22 Sep 2017 Ministers evaluate the implementation of the Strategy every three years, in consultation with the arts and disability sector. The second evaluation covers the period from 2013–15. The resulting Evaluation Report was released in …
PublicationCreative Economy Taskforce—Statement—10 September 2021
Published: 14 Sep 2021 The statement endorses the importance of vaccinations and national consistency and clarity on business and health settings for Australia’s reopening. creative-economy-taskforce-statement-10september2021.docx (DOCX, 25.49 KB) …
PublicationNational Opera Review Final Report Executive Summary
Published: 25 Oct 2016 The National Opera Review Executive Summary. These documents have not been produced by us and may not meet WCAG 2.0 Level AA requirements. Please contact us at publishing@communications.gov.au to obtain alternative copies. …
PublicationIndigenous Contemporary Music Program opens
Applications are now open for grants through the Indigenous Contemporary Music program 17 Mar 2023 Image credit: Deline Briscoe performs at the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, 2018. Photo by Blueclick Photography. The Indigenous Contemporary Music program …
NewsLocal works set to give Australia a boost overseas
The Australia Council has announced the 11 recipients of the Visual Arts & Crafts Strategy (VACS) Major Commissioning Projects. 17 Mar 2023 Eleven artists from across the country will each receive an equal share in the $1.1 million VACS Major …
NewsNational Opera Review - Final Report Appendix
Published: 25 Oct 2016 Sections of the Discussion Paper. These documents have not been produced by us and may not meet WCAG 2.0 Level AA requirements. Please contact us at publishing@communications.gov.au to obtain alternative copies. …
PublicationWriters to be fairly compensated
Australian authors, illustrators and publishers to be recompensed for their e-books and audiobooks being held in Australian libraries. 21 Mar 2023 A woman reads an e-book on a couch As announced under the Australia Government’s new National Cultural …
NewsRekindling program reconnects First Nations youth
A flagship dance and language program is reconnecting First Nations youth with their culture. 22 Mar 2023 ‘In learning about your culture you learn more about yourself’ – a participant sums up how the Bangarra Dance Theatre’s Rekindling program it is …
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PageResearch confirms importance of live music workers
Our research highlights the diverse occupations of live music workers and their contribution to Australia’s social and cultural fabric. 27 Mar 2023 The contribution of live music to our creative economy has been confirmed following the release of the …
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