Indigenous Arts Programs Forum 13 Nov - Cultural Development Network

The Cultural Development Network in partnership with the City of Melbourne presents a
public forum:
Indigenous Arts Programs:
Models for engagement in local government
Friday November 13, 2-5 pm,
Yarra Room, Melbourne Town Hall, Swanston St, Melbourne
Local government has a key role in supporting the development of Indigenous arts across
Victoria. The City of Melbourne was one of the first councils to establish an Indigenous arts
program more than ten years ago. An Indigenous Arts Advisory Panel has been an integral
part of this program, with experienced Indigenous artists guiding the work; offering advice,
peer support and networks. Other councils support Indigenous arts in their communities in
different ways. The City of Ballarat will join the panel to explore their Indigenous arts
program and the development of a stronger partnership with the Indigenous arts community
in Ballarat.
This forum is for local government managers and officers, Indigenous artists and community
leaders to discuss models for increased local government support to Indigenous arts
communities across Victoria. It will involve a panel, question and answer session and an
opportunity for networking. Chair Richard Frankland will work with attendees to articulate
some key directions for increased partnerships with local government. The success of City
of Melbourne’s Indigenous Arts Program and the IAA Panel process will be a focus.
This is a public forum and we encourage local government arts officers to attend with
members of their local Aboriginal community and arts’ groups.
Panellists will include:
♦ Chair, Richard Frankland, Indigenous singer/songwriter, author and film maker
♦ Kylie Belling, Indigenous actor and past member of the City of Melbourne IAAP
♦ Sahn Cramer, Arts and Cultural Development Coordinator, City of Ballarat
♦ Jason Eades, CEO, Koorie Heritage Trust
♦ Christine Ward, Ballarat performer, musician and artist
This event is free.
Please RSVP (with your name and email address) required for catering by
Wed Nov 11 to Janel.yau@culturaldevelopment.net.au
Enquiries: Janel.yau@culturaldevelopment.net.au or 03 9658 9976
Cultural Development Network is supported by Arts Victoria and the Australia Council for the Arts

Presenters:
Richard Frankland, Indigenous singer/songwriter, author and film maker
Richard is one of Australia's most experienced Aboriginal singer/songwriter, authors, and film
makers. Born on the coast in south-west Victoria, Richard is a proud Gunditjmara man who
has worked as a soldier fisherman and Field Officer during the Royal Commission into
Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. Richard has written, directed and produced over fifty video,
documentary and film projects including the award winning No Way to Forget, After Mabo,
Harry¹S War and The Convincing Ground documentary. Since 1991 Richard has delivered a
wide range of cross-cultural awareness lectures and workshops to community groups,
business, government and educational institutions around Australia (contact Golden
Seahorse Productions for more information). www.goldenseahorse.com.au
Kylie Belling, Indigenous actor and former member of the City of Melbourne Indigenous Arts
Advisory Panel (IAAP)
Kylie is a Yorta Yorta/Wiradjurri woman born and raised in Melbourne. Kylie is an
accomplished Actor and entertainer, having performed in numerous film, television and
theatre productions in a career spanning over 20 years. She was a co-founder and Artistic
Director of Ilbijerri Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Theatre Co-operative and is a Deadly
Award for Outstanding Achievement in Literature; a Koori Women Mean Business Arts Award
and Sidney Myer Performing Arts Indigenous Individual Award recipient. Kylie has been
actively involved with the Victorian Indigenous community for much of her adult life, working
for a number of peak state-wide Koori community and government organisations in the fields
of education, health, arts and culture, justice and now the Department of Health where she is
currently a Policy Officer for the Koori Alcohol Action Plan.
Christine Ward, Ballarat performer, musician and artist
Christine Ward is a N.S.W Bunjalung-Dhungutti performing artist, based in Ballarat, Victoria.
She recently completed a Certificate 4 in Visual Arts and Contemporary Crafts and is
currently completing a Bachelor/Diploma of Professional Writing & Editing through the
University of Ballarat. Whilst studying she has helped to organize the University of Ballarat's
"Samson & Delilah" July film fundraiser, and the University's inaugural "National Black, White &
Brindle Writers' Conference", November 2009. Christine is also working as a promotion and
marketing officer for Ilura Press' Indigenous 2010 publication, "Etchings", to be launched
during the St Kilda Festival in February 2010.
Sahn Cramer, Arts and Cultural Development Coordinator, City of Ballarat
Sahn’s career includes 20 years experience as practising artist, facilitator, project manager,
curator, gallery director and more recently in local government with the City of Ballarat as
Coordinator of Arts and Cultural Development. Sahn has been a member of various arts
boards and committees including CAST Touring Committee (TAS), Arts Action Board Member
(TAS), and NAVA State Management Committee member (NSW). Sahn’s interest is in the
development of healthy, diverse and dynamic arts communities building creative capacity,
working with and investing in local practise, and supporting the talent and passion that lies at
the heart of human expression.
Jason Eades, CEO Koorie Heritage Trust Jason Eades is a Gunnai man from Orbost, South
Eastern Victoria. Jason’s professional career started in a managerial role at his local
Aboriginal Cooperative. From this experience he progressed into a number of senior
management positions including CEO of Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation,
Executive Manager at Mirimbiak Nations Aboriginal Corporation – the Victorian Native Title
Representative Body, Senior Policy Officer at Aboriginal Affairs Victoria before becoming the
Chief Executive Officer of the Koorie Heritage Trust – one of Victoria’s leading Indigenous
Cultural Centres in January 2004.
Cultural Development Network is supported by Arts Victoria and the Australia Council for the Arts