Making Change to build sustainable
and connected communities
throughout the G21 region.
ABOUT MAKING CHANGE.
In 2021, an ambitious and important strategy was launched: the Making Change Creative Industries Strategy 2021-2026.
Reflecting progressive and resilient communities, the strategy’s vision is to foster a culture of collaboration, aspiration and change to ensure a sustainable future for all creatives and their audiences in the municipalities of Golden Plains, City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast, Colac Otway and Queenscliffe Borough.
Commencing in 2023, Regional Arts Victoria has been engaged to deliver the project in collaboration with a community and sector-led Taskforce and Creatives Reference Group made up of key stakeholders and creative practitioners from the G21 region. Funding for the project has been provided by the Victorian State Government through Creative Victoria.
Supporting documentation:
Consultant’s Report of the Creative Industries in the G21 Region (updated January 2023)
WHAT WE’VE BEEN DOING
Changemaker Events:
a series of skill and
capacity building events
reaching in excess of 300
people over 6 events.
We have built relationships and
awareness of the strategy through
individual consultations, and
meet & greets (over 150
personal engagements).
Now established as the
region-wide connective tissue
between creative communities,
the regional centre of Geelong
and state- and nation-wide
opportunity.
Over 40 connections, initiatives
and identified opportunities
between individual creatives,
creative organisations
and stakeholders both within
and outside of the sector.
If you’d like to know more about these initiatives and opportunities,
get in touch via email: makingchange@rav.net.au
Read more about what we’ve been doing and Making Change 2025 and beyond here
LATEST UPDATES
RECENT & UPCOMING EVENTS
‘After the Storm’ Considering Practice workshop with Leisa Shelton
‘After the Storm’ Considering Practice workshop with Leisa Shelton
A full day of considering creative practice and re-calibration.
Considering Practice is a focused investigation into the core principles, values and intentions that underpin our independent arts practice.
This...
Placemaking: how creatives build identity, belonging and connection
Placemaking: how creatives build identity, belonging and connection
This very special Changemakers event will host (some of) the creators of FLOAT 3909 – an inspiring group of creatives from East Gippsland who are changing the way art and creativity is perceived and engaged with ...
Better together part 2: Day 2 – collaborative practice in the all-abilities space
Better together part 2: Day 2 - collaborative practice in the all-abilities space
Over 2 awesome days in Colac, we’ll be experimenting, making, playing and hearing from experienced creatives working and creating with people with disability.
On Day 2, join us for a Changemakers conversatio...
STAY INFORMED AND HAVE YOUR SAY
This website will serve as a hub of information for the region’s creatives.
By subscribing, you’ll have access to weekly updates about opportunities available to creatives. You’ll also receive regular updates on projects we’ll be delivering, capacity building and professional development that’s available. By telling us a bit about yourself, we can make sure you get the information that matters to you the most.
Tick the box below your website details on the form here and we’ll add you to our Creatives listing.
Making Change will be informed and led by our creative community, so from time to time we’ll also actively seek your feedback on what matters to you and your insights for change.
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WHO WE ARE MAKING CHANGE FOR
The creative industry is as diverse as our community: from music, performance and theatre, to design, filmmaking and the visual arts. We’ll be making change for all creatives in our region: community-based, not-for-profit organisations as well as emerging and established career practitioners.