Register of Cultural Organisations

Notice to applicants

• The Register of Cultural Organisations is experiencing a high volume of applications and delays in the processing of all applications should be expected.
• There have been recent changes to reporting requirements, so some applicants who have submitted applications will be required to provide further information.
• Affected applicants will be contacted in the coming months so that the processing of their applications can be completed.

We apologise for any inconvenience that these delays may cause. If you have any queries please email roco.mail@pmc.gov.au.

What is the Register of Cultural Organisations?

Established in 1991, the Register of Cultural Organisations assists qualifying cultural bodies to attract support by enabling them to offer donors the incentive of a tax deduction.

The Register aims to strengthen private sector support for the arts and encourages Australians to contribute to the nation's vibrant cultural life.

Cultural bodies listed on the Register are able to receive tax deductible donations to assist them with a wide range of activities, such as the creation of a new theatrical work, the publication of a literary magazine or the building of a community arts centre.

Which organisations are eligible for the Register?

Cultural bodies eligible for listing on the Register are those whose principal purpose is the promotion of a cultural activity such as: literature; visual, community, performing or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts; music; crafts; design; television; video; radio; film; or movable cultural heritage.

Public art galleries, museums and libraries are generally not included on the Register as they are approved by the Australian Taxation Office under another Deductible Gift Recipient category.

The Minister responsible for the Arts and the Treasurer approve new appointments to the Register, which is administered by the the Department of Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts and Sport.

In this section

• Register of Cultural Organisations Guide (PDF 302 KB) or (DOC 516 KB)
• Organisations listed on the register
• Application for Register of Cultural Organisations (PDF 92 KB) or (DOC 278 KB)
• Statistical return of donations (PDF 135 KB) or (DOC 179 KB)

Contacts

 Register of Cultural Organisations
Office for the Arts
Department of Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts and Sport
GPO Box 803
CANBERRA  ACT  2601

Telephone:  02 6210 2828
Facsimile:  02 6210 2905
Email:  roco.mail@pmc.gov.au