BACKING NEW IDEAS AND CREATIVE CAREERS IN MACEDON
From a First Peoples kids swimwear line to transforming algae into a sustainable replacement for vinyl, the Allan Labor Government is backing Victorian creatives and entrepreneurs to take their ideas to the next level.
Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks today announced more than $2.2 million in grants as part of the Creative Projects Fund to support 123 projects across the state including here in Macedon. The creative projects getting a boost span design, dance, literature, film, fashion, visual arts, music and more.
Independent creative workers and micro businesses are the backbone of the state’s $38.5 billions to develop new projects, undertake professional development and take their work to national and international markets.
The grant recipients and projects reflect the diversity of the Victorian creative community – including a new multi-lingual theatre show that will be developed in collaboration with Taiwanese artists and a short film about the experiences of Indian diaspora.
The Creative Projects Fund has a dedicated First Peoples stream which will support 22 projects including a children’s book about preserving culture, the creation of two artworks exploring the sacred site Leanganook on Dja Dja Wurrung country and a brand new circus performance by Na Dijnang
Circus.
Gisborne
• Spindlebun: To support the research and development of a new movement-based performance work, by Michelle Heaven
Kyneton
• Auslan Story Time with Story Box Library: To support the creation of 18 Auslan translations of children's books, including filming, editing and releasing these on an online platform, freely accessible through public libraries and schools, by Story Box Library.
• mother-tongues/other-tongues: To develop a collaborative multi-channel video work, titled mother-tongues/other-tongues, with performances by Angeli Benipayo, Vahideh Eisaei, Luke Currie-Richardson & Weish exploring language, cross-cultural exchange and ideas of home, by Josephine Mead.
Daylesford
• Big Beautiful Female Theory: Creative development of the adaptation of illustrated memoir Big Beautiful Female Theory by Eloise Grills into a play, with a public presentation in regional Victoria in 2025, by Anvil Productions.
For more information and the full list of grant recipients, visit creative.vic.gov.au.
Quote attributable to Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas
“Congratulations to our local recipients. This fund is supporting local creatives and entrepreneurs here in Macedon to take their ideas to the next level and build their careers and business.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks
“The Creative Projects Fund provides opportunities for creatives across the state to take their work and ideas to new audiences – not only does this boost the sector but it means more creative experiences for Victorians to enjoy.”
“Victoria is the nation’s creative state and we are continuing to invest in our $38.5 billion creative economy by supporting local talent to build their careers and businesses.”
