SUPPORTING THE ARTS IN REGIONAL VICTORIA
Circus Active is partnership program between Regional Arts Victoria and the Department of Education designed to evaluate the efficacy of circus-based arts programs to increase physical activity amongst adolescents, especially those who do not engage in mainstream sporting activities.
Student Voice for Recovery is a student-led bushfire recovery program to support student recovery, wellbeing and connection in the Local Government Areas of Gippsland, Alpine and Towong. It has provided the opportunity for 21 regional Victoria creative industry workers to undertake a six-month residency in Victorian government schools impacted by the 2019/20 Eastern Victoria fires.
What were the Community Arts Grants? The Victorian Government Community Arts Grants program provided funding for creative arts projects that reflected the experiences of local communities directly affected by the 2009 bushfires. Regional Arts Victoria administered the fundingfor communities and individuals from the 21 local government areas directly affected. The Community Arts Grants program accepted applications …
The Creative Recovery Program placed Creative Arts Recovery Facilitators in three areas in response to 2014 bushfires
Illuminated by Fire celebrated the places we care about and the story and role of fire within those places. Working across Victoria, the project shared stories, increased understanding and created inspiring art, reinforcing resilience and celebrating place.