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Belong, Trust, Connect
Belong, Trust, Connect
Belong, Trust, Connect:
Policy opportunities for social cohesion through arts and culture
A New Approach
Australia’s social cohesion is being tested by domestic and global challenges. Evidence shows that cultural and creative engagement can help. But not all governments in Australia explicitly pursue social cohesion through cultural policy, and most policy focused on social cohesion does not integrate cultural and creative engagement.
This Analysis Paper is a resource for people and organisations looking for policy initiatives that can bring and keep us together through arts and culture. It combines ANA’s previous research insights with an analysis of Australian and international policies that are leveraging cultural and creative engagement to connect communities and foster belonging and trust.
It identifies gaps in current policies and outlines steps that governments should take so that cultural and creative engagement can play its part in rebuilding cohesion in Australia.
For more information and to download the report visit the ANA Website here.
The Public Galleries Association of Victoria (PGAV) acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the lands where our office is located, and all Traditional Owners of country throughout Victoria and Australia. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples enduring traditions and continuing creative cultures. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
We are an LGBTQIA+ friendly organisation that celebrates diversity. We are committed to providing safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive services for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
