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 WILL DO
Be a hub for creators:
nurture connections
between creative leaders,
makers and influencers
across the region to
establish possibilities for
collaboration and new
opportunity.
Build skills and capacity:
share and provide
opportunities for growth
and professional
development.
Advocate for change:
identify priority areas
to build a sustainable
industry that enables
creativity to flourish.
Promote innovative thinking:
Lead research into
innovative approaches
globally and nationally
to share with the G21
community.
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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.
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