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Have your say on a more inclusive society
A new National Cultural Policy for Australia – the first in nearly 20 years – is being developed by the Australian Government and everyone is invited to have their say. The policy will be based on an understanding that a creative nation produces a more inclusive society and a more expressive and confident citizenry by encouraging our ability to express, describe and share our diverse experiences – with each other and with the world.
This is an opportunity to examine how the Australian Government should support arts and culture in the 21st century, and to consider significant changes to the way we all work, enjoy and participate in Australia's arts and cultural life.
Commenting on the National Cultural Policy discussion paper is an opportunity to reinforce the aspirations of people with disability as artists and audience and promote full inclusion, access and cultural opportunities in the Arts for people with disability.
"Whether or not you work in the arts and culture sector, your views on the goals and strategies in the discussion paper are important. These will help to set a 10-year strategic vision underpinned by tangible action to ensure our arts, cultural and creative endeavours resonate with a 21st century Australia," states Minister for the Arts, Simon Crean.
There are a number of ways to comment on the National Cultural Policy discussion paper and submissions are open until 21 October 2011.