Advocacy

Keeping dance on the agenda this federal election.

The national Ausdance network is calling on the federal government to recognise the vital role dance plays in the nation’s health, economy, and cultural identity by making meaningful investments in the 2025 federal budget. Dance is one of Australia’s most popular recreational activities, with over 960,000 adults and children participating… Read More »Investing in Dance: A Call for Federal Budget Action

On December 6, 2024, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) published the first edition of the Occupation Standard Classification Australia (OSCA) after extensive consultations. Many changes championed by key creative industry organisations and advocacy bodies have been adopted, including clearer groupings, new occupations, and expanded definitions. Two notable updates include… Read More »Release of the Occupation Standard Classification Australia (OSCA)

To achieve the goals outlined in the Creative State strategy, the Victorian government must take a coordinated, whole-of-government approach to investing in the creative industries. Dance, in particular, plays a vital role within this ecosystem, contributing not only to cultural storytelling but also to health, wellbeing, and community engagement. Dance… Read More »Creative State Discussion Paper Submission

We recognise that understanding the Child Safe Standards may be challenging for some in the dance sector, and have been working on a resource to address this

The Federal Government has completed the consultation period for a new cultural policy, shaped by Australia’s arts, entertainment and cultural sector. Organisations and individuals were invited to comment on five pillars of a new National Cultural Policy: First Nations, A Place for Every Story, the Centrality of the Artist, Strong… Read More »National Cultural Policy Submissions