Fair Play Culture Change EOIs Now Open

Are you a small-to-medium sized arts & cultural organisation based in regional NSW?

*Submit your EOI for Fair Play Culture Change program by 31 August 2022*

Diversity Arts Australia is offering an 8-module training and capacity-building program to promote greater equity and inclusion for arts and cultural organisations in regional NSW inclusive of Newcastle and Wollongong, and will accept EOIs from Western Sydney.

Following on from the hugely successful pilot Fair Play program in Victoria, the Fair Play Culture Change: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Capacity Building Program is a capacity building program aimed at supporting organisations in their diversity, equity and inclusion objectives. Focused on systemic change in the area of cultural and linguistic diversity, cultural safety and intersectionality, the program will be tailor-made and open to eight small-to-medium sized organisations based in regional NSW. 

This program is not about box ticking, but systemic change within this sector. Arts and cultural organisations in regional NSW will learn how to change their structures and practices to genuinely improve accessibility, respect and inclusion of marginalised communities.  

During this program, participants will undertake both educational and practical workshops and be given the tools to critically assess and dismantle existing barriers to participation in their workplaces. The practical nature of this program means the steps moving forward are clear and achievable.  Participants will come away with an Equity Action Plan / Diversity and Inclusion Plan. 

This program will be delivered online.

FAQs

 

What does the program involve?
The Fair Play Culture Change program involves being matched with a creative practitioner mentor with lived experience of one of the three focus groups, as well as a program of tailored training, delivered by​ ​various expert trainers. This ensures that you receive specific and appropriate guidance and training from First Nations people, People with Disability and people from underrepresented culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

How much does the program cost?
Refer to our EOI form for pricing options.

*This program is normally valued at $15,000 per organisation. The subsidised rates currently on offer have been made possible with the support of Create NSW. Your fee will go towards ensuring our trainers and mentors are properly paid and the ongoing sustainability of our work at Diversity Arts. If your company is unable to afford these costs, please email kevin.bathman@diversityarts.org.au 

When is the program running?
17 October to 28 November 2022. Prior to the program commencing, you will be required to complete an equity audit and to submit it by 17 September 2022.

Who can participate in the program?
Small to medium sized arts and cultural organisation based in regional NSW with 3 or more staff.  

How much time will it take?
The program requires your organisation to commit around 3-6 hours per week to the 13 week program. This includes attending meetings and workshops, as well as any preparation and consultation within your organisation.

You will have an additional 3 months to complete your Equity / Action Plan Diversity and Inclusion plan.

How many organisations will participate?
Eight small to medium arts and cultural organisations with priority given to regional NSW, inclusive of Newcastle and Wollongong. Western Sydney EOIs will also be considered. 

How are organisations selected?
Organisations are selected via a selection committee composed of representatives from Diversity Arts Australia and creative practitioners.

What are the phases of the program?
The Fair Play program has three phases:

Phase 1: Equity and Inclusion Diagnosis
You will be asked to complete a comprehensive audit of the equity and inclusion practices of your company. Diversity Arts Australia will provide a report for you to identify gaps and opportunities together with your creative sector mentor. 

Time required:
3 to 4 hours completing the Fair Play Equity Audit 

Phase 2: Equity Action/ Diversity and Inclusion Training
You will participate in equity action training.

This includes:

• Specific sessions on cultural safety for First Nations People and a specific session on cross cultural safety.
• Eight sessions on key components of developing an intersectional Equity Action Plan (Employment, Leadership, Programming, Community Engagement, Marketing and Evaluation)

Time required:
A total of 17 hours attending training sessions with your organisation (with key staff members & the leadership team)

Phase 3: Writing the Equity Action Plan
This phase takes place concurrently with phase 2. You will have weekly one on one sessions with your creative sector mentor who will guide you through the writing of an Equity Action Plan.   

Time required:
8 x 2 hour sessions with your mentor. 

Up to 10 hours completing your Equity Action/ Diversity and Inclusion Plan outside of the mentor sessions. 

Upon completion of the program, we will have a final meeting with guest speakers to celebrate your involvement in the Culture Change Program. 

Is there any follow up?
Every 12 months, Diversity Arts will send you an audit survey and request that you complete it to track your organisation’s progress over time. You can also request that Diversity Arts Australia conducts a follow up evaluation in 12 months time. Diversity Arts Australia offers a service to write and review your Equity Action/ Diversity and Inclusion Plans.

How do I apply:
Complete the EOI form

Is there a deadline to submit my application?
31 August 2022

When will we be notified if we are included in the program?
Early September

Where do I find more information?
Please email kevin.bathman@diversityarts.org.au or carielyn.tunion@diversityarts.org.au

OVERALL PROGRAM COORDINATOR/MENTOR:
Dr Görkem Acaroğlu is a Creative Director, Mentor and Educator with over 20 years experience in programming, producing, teaching and artistic practice. Görkem has specialist expertise in cross-cultural engagement and working with diverse stakeholders. She provides vision and practical expertise to the realisation of multiple projects from the ground up and has worked in a range of arts and creative roles, including currently as Creative Director, Metanoia Theatre, as Arts Participation Manager at the City of Melbourne, and Program Producer at Federation Square. Görkem was an inaugural Sidney Myer Creative Fellow and was awarded a PhD in 2015 for examining the capacity for technological actors to perform competently with human actors on stage.

 

Diversity Arts is supported by the Australia Council for the Arts and Create NSW.