Assistance For Volunteers To Attend The ConferenceCountry Arts WA is keen to see as many people as possible from regional WA involved in the arts attend the Regional WA State Arts Conference, PULSE. Funding has been made available from the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund and the Mid West Development Commission to assist volunteers from regional WA with travel costs, accommodation and conference registration fees. What assistance is available?Conference Registration
All volunteer delegates can apply for Conference Registration Fee assistance at the early bird rate of $355.00 including GST.
Travel and Accommodation
Volunteer delegates can apply for Travel and Accommodation costs assistance for return travel to Denmark and the necessary accommodation costs to attend PULSE.
Applications for the full amount needed for registration, travel and accommodation costs will be considered, but delegates who have already sourced some part of their financial assistance from their own community arts organisations, local government or any other available source will be at an advantage. Applications from volunteer delegates in the north of the State will be prioritised.
Travel assistance funds are limited. Please ensure that you do not confirm your travel plans until Country Arts WA has confirmed the amount of your assistance grant.
Who can apply for this assistance?Any regional West Australia resident Volunteer working for a community based organisation can apply for assistance to attend PULSE.
Grants can only be paid to a community based organisation holding an ABN, not to an individual.
Applications are encouraged for more than one delegate from a single community based organisation where travel and accommodation costs will be shared amongst the group.
When should applications be made? How can I apply?Download an Application Form and return it to Country Arts WA, PO Box 7012, Cloisters Square WA 6850 to reach us bearing a postmark no later than 29 June 2007.
Any questions? Call Country Arts WA on 1 800 811 883 or email conference@countryartswa.asn.au Assistance for WA Regional Artists and Arts WorkersThe Department of Culture and The Arts Artflight Program is offering funding to attend the State Regional Arts Conference, PULSE, Vital Signs of Creative Life. Artflight is a travel program designed to assist professional Western Australian artists and arts workers to attend events of local, national and international significance. Applications from regionally based individuals; arts focused and not-for-profit organisations are welcome. Assistance will be available to offset travel (air and/or ground transport) and freight costs associated with attending the Conference. It is essential to discuss your application in advance with Catherine Colvin, Project Officer, Community and Regional Arts Development, PH: (08) 9224 7328 or toll free on 1800 199 090 / E: catherine.colvin@dca.wa.gov.au . Applications Close: 5pm, Friday 29 June 2007 |
