Creative and critical thinking are essential skills that will equip Australia to tackle future challenges through the generation of diverse and innovative ideas.

With a national focus on cultural policy-making and the approaching Brisbane Games, Australia has once-in-a-generation opportunity for its jurisdictions to work in concert to unlock the benefits of arts and culture for all Australians.

ANA welcomes the proposed inclusion of ‘Community’ as one of eight Wellbeing themes, and the explicit acknowledgement of the contribution of cultural and creative industries and activities to strong social bonds.

Victorian Inquiry into Local Government Funding and Services

Creating for the future – Submission to South Australia’s new cultural policy consultation

ANA presents recommendations to help Australia capture a once-in-a-generation opportunity for interjurisdictional collaboration on arts and culture and international cultural relations.