The Western Australian government has unveiled its plan for the arts and culture sector. Titled Creative WA, it is a 10-year strategy designed to secure and create jobs, foster innovation and celebrate diversity. More than $54 million in State Government funding has been ear-marked for initiatives including new Creative WA Fellowships and Internships that prioritise young and First Nations people and those living in regional and outer metropolitan locations to help them become sector leaders and grow the state’s creative economy.

The Creative Learning program, which includes the Creativity for Schools program and Creative Learning Partnerships Program, will also receive a three-year extension with $1,763,000 allocated per year.

WA Premier Roger Cook at the launch of Creative WA.

The creative sector already contributes $3.3 billion annually to WA’s economy and employs over 51,000 people. Creative WA recognises its the role in the state’s economic and social fabric and the challenges it faces, including workforce development, equitable access and the evolving role of creativity in a digital age.

“Arts and culture are at the heart of vibrant communities,” said WA Premier Roger Cook. “By investing in this...