Western Sydney First Nations Program

Attend an information session

Wednesday 11th March 2026, 10:00am – 11:00am. Register here: First Nations Western Sydney Program - Information Session.

Program information

The purpose of this program is to strengthen First Nations arts, culture, and creative work in Western Sydney. It aims to build skills, create opportunities, and support safe and respectful ways of working.  

The program focuses on: 

• Helping artists and arts workers develop new skills. 

• Supporting First Nations-led organisations and collectives to grow and operate strongly. 

• Building audiences so more people see, value, and engage with First Nations creative work. 

• Supporting partnerships that create long-term connections and networks. 

• Helping organisations and artists find new income sources. 

• Activating places and spaces where First Nations communities can share culture and connect. 

Grants can be used for projects that: 

Support cultural expression 

• This includes sharing stories, language, art, dance, music, ceremony, or other cultural practices. 

Strengthen organisations and collectives 

• This includes planning, governance, training, staffing and ways of working that help organisations grow and operate safely and confidently. 

Protect Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) 

• This includes ensuring cultural knowledge, stories, language, and artworks are used respectfully and with the right permissions. 

Visit the website to find out more and apply.