What should the future of the arts look like in Australia?
The next national cultural policy will build on the five pillars of Revive. We want to make sure regional and remote communities are central to its design.
HAVE YOUR SAY
The government is inviting written submissions – up to 500 words or a file upload. The new policy will build upon the successful foundations of Revive: a place for every story, a story for every place (Revive).
The consultation closes 11:59pm AEST, Sunday 24 May.
https://www.arts.gov.au/what…/new-national-cultural-policy
HELP AMPLIFY REGIONAL & REMOTE VOICES
1. SHARE YOUR PRIORITIES with Regional Arts Australia
Complete a short survey to help Regional Arts Australia identify what matters most to your regional and remote communities. Your responses will directly inform our organisational submission and advocacy position:
https://www.menti.com/alek1rsizrfw
2. MAKE YOUR OWN SUBMISSION COUNT
RAA have prepared guidance and key messages to help you frame your own submission so that regional and remote perspectives are clearly visible to the department – including how to use the form, which questions matter most, and the language that will help your voice be heard.
TIPS:
Where possible use these key words in your submission: Regional, Remote, Rural – the department will use AI tools to identify common themes.
Submissions from regional Australia will be identified through postcode data. Always include your postcode when submitting – this helps ensure regional voices are counted.
On the form, at questions 9 and 11, tick “Other” and write Regional and Remote
3. JOIN THE CONVERSATION
RAA are facilitating two online sessions 6 & 7 May to bring together regional and remote arts workers, community members and organisations to discuss shared priorities and how to make submissions count. These are open discussions, not debates – come with your ideas, all voices welcome.
Register here: https://regionalarts.com.au/advocacy