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Updated August 17, 2006

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Arts & Culture
Marketing tools and ideas to take your art further
Free membership based community for artists, cultural workers & consultants
Regional Arts NSW is the peak body for the arts and community cultural development in regional and rural New South Wales. Regional Arts NSW receives funding from the Regional Arts Fund, an Australian Government initiative supporting the arts in regional and remote Australia and the NSW Ministry for the Arts. Tel 02 9247 8577 Email admin@regionalartsnsw.com.au
Council’s Community and Cultural Services Division plays an important role in developing cultural opportunities and promoting culture in all its forms.
The IECC could assist you to develop your skills by linking you with the right people and seeking
funding for projects. The Multicultural Arts Officer caters for community cultural development among the Illawarra's cultural groups and individuals.
The Australia Council is a service organisation enriching the life of the nation by supporting and promoting the practice and enjoyment of the arts.
Arts Hub is the online home for Australian arts workers.
NAVA is the National Association for the Visual Arts and provides a gateway to Australian visual arts and craft.

ccd.net is an online resource for community cultural development practitioners, artsworkers and those interested in finding out more about community based arts practice.

Promotse full inclusion, access and cultural opportunities in the arts for people with disabilities through advocacy, education and information.
An opportunity to download the Public Art Guide for Wollongong.
Information & Cultural Exchange: Special Events Directory (NSW & ACT)
Access the site for events bulletin and the calendar of events.
The Regional Arts NSW e-Bulletin - Highlights of upcoming events, all the latest arts news plus comprehensive listings of grants, prizes, opportunities for artists, jobs, training, workshops, conferences, events and new resources for arts and cultural types in regional and rural New South Wales.
Free Book: Making the Journey
 Making the Journey is a new 94 page, full colour book about arts activities and people with disabilities. It offers 12 case studies as examples of approaches, issues and achievements in the Australian field of art and disability in recent years. The book has been made possible by the generous support of the Australia Council and Family and Community Services. Interested? Contact Accessible Arts to receive your free copy or check it out online at www.ozco.gov.au or www.artsaccesautralia.org
Go to the following website to see what funding is available in all different art forms:
www.theprogram.net.au

Under the “Navigation” menu select “opportunities” and type in your area of arts interest.
Contact: Emma Kirby
Role/Dept: Project Coordinator, Audience and Market Development
372 Elizabeth St
Surry Hills, Sydney NSW
Phone: 1800 226 912

The Migration Heritage Project is a community initiative designed to protect and promote the heritage of Illawarra's diverse cultural communities.
ANAT
(Australian Network for Art and Technology)

ANAT (Australian Network for Art and Technology) creates connections and collaborations across art, culture, science and technology. It is Australia's peak network and advocacy body for artists working with science and technology, creating opportunities for innovation, research and development both nationally and internationally.
Arts in Shoalhaven email:geoffdb@shoalhaven.net.au
Showcasing the arts in the Shoalhaven region
Arts & Business
Organisational network of local businesses, with connection to the national body.-Illawarra Business Awards
The Culture and Recreation Portal is the Australian Government's online gateway to Australian culture and recreation websites. It is an initiative of the Australian Federal Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts.
NIO is a business and community site, covering organisations between Helensburgh and Woonona, and featuring Stanwell Park, Thirroul and Bulli.
This Bulli based company offers a range of commercial products, including web design, training, online marketing and eCommerce solutions. It also provides a free listing service for Illawarra events, which is sponsored by Wollongong City Council.
The aim of BizFest Illawarra is to provide information and inspiration to the operators of local businesses.
BizFest will feature a business-to-business trade show of more than 60 local businesses and local business organisations.
Plus, a program of over 30 information sessions, on topics such as marketing, finance, technology, management, recruitment, funding and assistance.
The Illawarra Small Business Club (ISBC) is a highly successful monthly business networking event aimed at assisting small business operators in keeping up to date with relevant issues and small business assistance available.
The Illawarra Connection (TIC) is a networking organisation catering for leading professional, commercial and industrial business and community organisations that are committed to help the Illawarra achieve its full potential and recognition as a regional driver in the New South Wales economy.
N.S.W
SAMAG provides professional development for arts managers to improve their knowledge and skills. This is achieved through the presentation of monthly seminars, a year-long program that address topics and issues of interest to arts and cultural workers.
The Department works with businesses to save them time and money when establishing or expanding in NSW by offering tailored assistance to help them set up and grow in NSW.
The Women in Business mentor program is a business development initiative funded by the NSW Department of State and Regional Development.
National
Australia's leading names in business technology have joined together to bring you this unprecedented expo and seminar series.
An online government resource for the Australian business community. By using business.gov.au businesses are able comply with government requirements more simply and conveniently. Provides a wide range of services and information about start-up, taxation, licensing and legislation, as well as significant transactions such as ABN Lookup, taxation compliance and licence applications. The website is continuously being refined and progressively offers more online transactions in response to business needs.
We've identified information to assist small to medium businesses become more innovative and to implement their innovative ideas. This information and the links provided will give you access to a variety of assistance that can help in becoming more innovative, and with the continued development of your business.
AbaF's mission is to increase private sector support for the arts.
AbaF works with both business and the cultural sector, with the aim of bringing benefits to business, arts organisations and the Australian community.
Legal
Information on Federal grant and tax incentives and programs, legislation on performer rights, moral rights, copyright and intellectual property.
Information on copyright laws and rights related to visual art works, computer software, hobby crafts, music, names, titles and slogans, performers, video and film, writings, web-site creation, textile designs.
Plenty of information to keep you up-to-date on how the tax system effects you and your income.
Information related to the arts' industries, including topics such as contracts, sponsorship agreements, defamation and protecting designs.
Read about ATO laws effecting artists
Training & Development

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Grants are listed in our Opportunities Section
Arts Training NSW is your reference point for practical guidance, relevant links and information about skills, training, qualifications and career pathways for the arts industry in NSW.
Australian National Training Authority.
Full syllabus and associated resources for students and teachers for years K to 12.
NSW Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board.
Information on volunteering opportunities and access to free training, advice and referral services.
Listed training organisations.
Established to support and promote the practice and enjoyment of the arts.
Arts Management Network is a worldwide information service and network for the special field of arts management and cultural administration.
The Creative Industries Precinct is Australia's first site dedicated to creative experimentation and commercial development in the creative industries. It provides a unique opportunity for designers, artists, researchers, educators and entrepreneurs to easily connect and collaborate with others to create new work, develop new ideas and grow the creative industries sector in Queensland.
Promote ideas, relationships and policies that will enable community cultural development to thrive, especially in Victoria.
IRIS is a non-profit, public company. Specialities include Market Research, Statistical Analysis, Data Interpretation, Applied Economic Analysis and Computing. Their objective is to encourage economic development by the provision of services based on these skills and the maintenance of statistical series relevant to the Illawarra Region. IRIS also provides a comprehensive market research and applied economics service to business, government, community groups and academics anywhere in NSW.
A regional peak organisation for community services in the five local government areas of the Illawarra: Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Shoalhaven and Wingecarribee.The Illawarra Forum Inc. Information and Resources regarding Committees, Staff, Clients, Centre, Volunteers,OH&S, Budgetting and Book keeping, Super and workers compensation and Reporting.
A vital linkage for the Australian Government into the Illawarra community. Set up as one of 56 ACCs throughout Australia, our presence 'at the coalface' of local business and community activities, allows us to provide feedback.
This report, available in separate sections on this web site in Acrobat .pdf and Word format, presents a comprehensive overview of the cultural industry in New South Wales.
Disablity Awarness & Access Training
 A half day TAFE accredited module designed for individuals working in the arts and arts organizations. Increase your awareness of the barriers encountered by people with disabilities in accessing the arts. Training dates in Sydney for 2006 are Feb 22, May 17, Nov 15 and Dec 13. Regional training in Newcastle, Wollongong, Bathurst and Ballina will also be offered.

Contact: Katy Mercer, Ph: 9251 6499 , Email: kmercer@aarts.net.au

Would you like to learn to make short films, documentaries or gain skills in multimedia?
The Metro Screen mobile unit is now in its third year. It is consolidating links in Western Sydney and regional NSW with exciting mobile unit training programs + productions. Speak with our Mobile Unit co-ordinator and find out how we can work with you to uncover potential talent in your community.

Contact: Melisa Anastasi
Role/Dept: Training Manager & Mobile Services
PO Box 299
PADDINGTON NSW
Phone (02) 9361 5318

Arts Directories
Artfiles is the key portal to the eclectic Western Sydney arts scene and is the only arts directory fostering, promoting and showcasing the vibrant and diverse arts communities of Western Sydney.
Provides emerging Australian artists with a free, one- page profile.
One of Australia's largest web portals for creative individuals and organisations countrywide.
Visual Art
The Memento Awards showcase fresh, contemporary, commercially viable craft, art and design that reflects the unique character and spirit of Australia. Since its inception in 1999 memento has generated more then $2.25 million in marketing and promotion for producers of Australian tourism merchandise.
Music
Syllabus and resources for music examinations.
CREATE Australia is a national industry training body for the cultural industries. CREATE works with industry, unions and a network of training advisory bodies to ensure cultural industries receive high quality, relevant and accessible vocational education and training.

Free downloads of over 3,800 music software, including MP3 software. Sheet music also available.
Publishes the comprehensive Australasian Music Industry Directory and provides an on-line bookstore for the music industry, including publications on marketing, promoting and other aspects of the business.
Independent entertainment network for young people in NSW.
Syllabus and resources for visual arts, music, drama and dance from kindergarten to Yr 6.
National music competition, with over $80,000 worth of prizes, including a development recording package with Sony Music.
The Music Council of Australia is a national peak music organisation for Australia. It covers every aspect of music making, education, production and distribution. MCA members enjoy services including weekly email opportunities and news bulletins, a magazine.
Directory of Australian clubs and pubs, major venues, record companies and music coverage on radio and TV.
The New Music Network is dedicated to the promotion and performance of Australian new music. The Network is a collection of impressive and passionate contemporary music ensembles and organisations.
Advises the Premier and Minister for the Arts on all aspects of the arts and cultural activity. It supports excellence and innovation in the arts with funds totalling more than $240 million a year.
Encourages song writing, composing and lyric writing; provides information and support to writers; encourages the playing and recording of innovative and original music and the use of innovative and original music in commercial applications.
An Illawarra specialist training provider in the entertainment, multimedia, music and arts industries.
Film
This organisation acts on behalf of the Illawarra Region of Councils to promote the Illawarra as a viable and competitive film location. It is staffed by experienced film industry personnel who will facilitate your location requirements.
A leading publisher of information and services to consumer, organisations and businesses.
The Australian Film Commission (AFC) is an Australian Government agency . It operates under the Commonwealth Film Program (Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts) to ensure the creation, availability and preservation of Australian screen content.
Products
The group, run by volunteers, exists to arrange public liability insurance cover for Australian artists and organisations at a reasonable cost.
Writing
If you are serious about becoming a writer consider joining the Australian Writers' Guild – to increase your bargaining power and to give you access to industry information as well as a wide range of services.
The Poetry Australia Foundation was established in 2002 to promote the reading, writing, reviewing and appreciation of poetry in all its forms. It is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation.
The South Coast Writers' Centre is dedicated to the development and promotion of writers, writing and reading in the South Coast region of NSW. The South Coast Writers' Centre offers: Professional development opportunities, regular news and information on writing, workshops and groups, information on competitions, publishing, copyright and writing organizations, space to write, computer access, a small library of books and resources and a manuscript assessment service.