Delivered actions

Through Revive, the Australian Government:

  • The Australian Government is also investing in local arts and cultural infrastructure across Australia through:
    • Committed $400 million over three years to 2027 for the regional Precincts and Partnerships Program (rPPP) to support transformative investment in regional, rural and remote Australia based on the principles of unifying regional places, growing economies and serving communities. More information is available at Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program.
    • Allocating $2.4 million through the 2022–23 Budget to the Bundanon Trust to expand its operations in the Shoalhaven region. For more information, read the Minister’s media release - Arts sector centre stage on Budget night | Ministers for the Department of Infrastructure.
    • Supporting the development of infrastructure for the arts and cultural sector, including the Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia (see First Nations First). 
  • Launched Australia's new National Urban Policy on 29 November 2024. The Policy presents a vision for sustainable urban growth, and includes the importance of dedicated spaces for arts and cultural activities, celebrating First Nations cultural heritage, experiencing the benefits of diversity and stimulating economic activity.
  • Released Equity: the Arts and Disability Associated Plan (Equity) on 14 November 2024. Equity is an Associated Plan under Australia's Disability Strategy 2021-2031 and an initiative under Revive. Equity is a four-year roadmap of activities to build the foundations for equity for artists, arts workers and audiences with disability across Australia, with an $8.1 million investment in actions to drive change. If you would like register to receive updates on Equity, including opportunities to be involved or provide feedback, you can contact us via the contact form.
  • Increased support for regional arts and culture through the Regional Arts Fund to $8.5 million over 4 years from 2023–24, and continuing investment in the Festivals Australia program. For more information about the Regional Arts Fund and Festivals Australia, visit the Regional arts website.
  • Built partnerships between visual arts infrastructure and National Collecting Institutions to display works from the national collection at regional and suburban cultural institutions across Australia (see also Strong Cultural Infrastructure Pillar).
  • Funded The First Nations Playgroups Pilot to build the capacity of Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations and support the long-term development of culturally appropriate early childhood services. The Pilot provides accessible spaces, resources and opportunities for First Nations children to play together through arts and culture, and for their parents and caregivers to seek social support.
  • Established the Office for Youth and launched a new Youth Engagement Strategy on 20 March 2024. The strategy embeds the voices of young people in government decision making. The strategy also outlines the Office for Youth's successful Youth Advisory Group program established in November 2022. The Youth Advisory Groups partner with government agencies and provide direct advice on their area of focus, groups and topics are refreshed annually. In 2024, the Office for the Arts worked with the Creative Industries Youth Advisory Group on key aspects of the National Cultural Policy. For more information about the Youth Advisory Group, visit the youth.gov.au/youth-advisory-groups website.
  • Established a Community Language Schools Grants program with $15 million allocated to over 600 Community Language Schools. The Community Language Schools enable more young Australians to learn a second language, connecting them to the languages and cultures of our diverse multicultural society.
  • Committed to funding 65 community organisations through the Local Multicultural Projects Initiative, including support for local community artistic and cultural activities and celebration.
  • Released the Multicultural Framework Review report and the government’s response on 24 July 2024. The Review examined the state of Australia's multicultural society, and recommended changes to laws, policies and institutional settings that build on the strengths of multiculturalism and enable it to respond to contemporary challenges. The Review Panel's report and the government’s response to the Review are available at www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/our-portfolios/multicultural-framework-review.
  • Continued investment in improved digital connectivity for First Nations communities and people in regional and remote areas. The Regional Connectivity Program and the Mobile Black Spot Program enable digital access and provide connectivity solutions to regional communities, supporting increased access to arts and cultural activities.
  • Committed funding to protect and conserve Australia's natural, historic and First Nations heritage places including:
    • $48 million over 5 years in the 2022-23 Budget.
    • $5.3 million per annum in Australian Heritage Grants.
    • $14.7 million over 4 years from 2022–23 to support the progression of World Heritage List nominations and the protection of Australia’s cultural heritage and First Nations heritage. This includes $5.5 million over 3 years to 2025-26 for the World and National Heritage listed places – First Nations Heritage Grants program to support the identification, addition and protection of new Indigenous values on existing World and National Heritage-listed places.
    • Places are listed for natural, historic and/or Indigenous values. There are now almost 400 Australian places on the Commonwealth Heritage List, 123 places on the National Heritage List and 20 Australian properties on the World Heritage List.