Australia: International Engagement Fund

Deadline: 6-Sep-22

The Australian Government has announced the applications for the International Engagement Fund to support a range of activity that fosters people-to people connections; creates opportunities for cultural exchange and knowledge sharing; and showcases Australian creativity, culture and identity internationally.

Objectives

To strengthen the global profile of Australian arts, culture and creativity.
To build the capability of Australia’s artists, creative workers and organisations to engage internationally, beyond physical travel.

Priorities

The priorities of the new strategy are, to:
- rethink and expand the concept of mobility through testing dynamic engagement models that include digital, hybrid and in-person connection
- leverage technologies and digital platforms for creation, distribution, networking, and increasing discoverability of Australian work
- activate borderless thinking to build reciprocal and multilateral partnerships across regions and industries, and leverage co-investment
- strengthen First Nations exchange that is First Nations-led and self-determined
- amplify Asia Pacific engagement, and the perspectives of the Asia Pacific diaspora in Australia
- diversify income and revenue streams to foster sustainable careers and business models by increasing access to markets, information and networks and showcase Australian work to global audiences and influencers
- foster risk-taking, experimentation and innovation in creation, distribution, connection and profile-building
- centre equity and access and reflect Australia’s diversity
- embed sustainability through research and investment in best-practice models and frameworks to minimise the sector’s carbon footprint.