'In the spirit of reconciliation, South West Arts acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.'
RALLY is a collaborative initiative by Regional Arts NSW (RANSW) and Alex Wisser (co-founder of Cementa Festival), designed to fuel Rural Arts-Led Regeneration by championing creativity, collaboration, and community leadership.
The arts play a crucial role in enlivening communities. This is especially true in rural towns, where artists are embedded into the fabric of the place they live so deeply. RALLY aims to support and nurture this work, helping artists and arts organisations to regenerate their communities through their practice.
SWA supports RALLY’s Rural Innovators, and as a Rural Centre
Rural Centres: Direct, in-person workshops will be delivered to five selected towns, providing targeted support for their regeneration initiatives.
As a selected rural centre, South West Arts will deliver a FREE in-person workshop on
Friday 14th November at 122 End Street, Deniliquin, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.
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Rural Innovators: Artists across the state are invited to participate in this program, giving them access to professional development and connection with peers who are leading regeneration efforts in rural communities.
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RALLY Rural Innovators is a free program that aims to support rural communities with professional development and resources to help them start or develop existing arts-led regeneration projects. Regional artists and arts organisations are invited to apply now.
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The program is free of charge, and participants gain access to:
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Six online workshops and connection sessions, with input from industry professionals and dedicated time to network and discuss ideas with other participants.
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An online portal to connect with the Rural Innovators network and access the regeneration resource library.
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Invitation to attend the RALLY Regeneration Forum in Kandos, April 2026.
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Opportunity to apply for a bursary to attend the RALLY Regeneration Forum in Kandos, April 2026. Register online here
FREE Workshop
Presented by Create NSW
Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property
Understanding your Creative rights and responsibilities
Wednesday 3rd December 2025
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre
392 - 394 Hay Rd, Deniliquin, NSW
INFO and RSVP
Kerry Anne Jones (South West Arts) 0428 886 438
Deidre Hamilton (Yarkuwa) 03 5881 3312
Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre community opening and ACHAA conference
Create NSW recently joined First Nations leaders, artists, cultural workers, and community members from across NSW at the Aboriginal Culture, Heritage and Arts Association (ACHAA) Conference, hosted at the newly-opened Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre in Deniliquin on Wamba Wamba Perrepa Perrepa Country.
ACHAA Gathering 2025 was a powerful celebration of identity, collaboration, and the enduring strength of Aboriginal culture in NSW. Opening details.
Creative Australia has a small grant open to provide a digital specialist who will assist the organisation in the development of the organisation's Digital Capacity Strategy.
Applications close: Tuesday 2 December 2025 (3pm AEST)
"Big Win for Local Youth Radio Station with Over $80,000 in New Funding"
ENDFM Youth Radio Station, proudly supported by South West Arts, has received more than $80,000 through the 2024/25 Arts and Cultural Funding Program.
This exciting funding will support the creation of a brand-new role – a Creative Industry Youth Development Officer – who will work with young people across the South West region of NSW to grow their skills, confidence, and creativity in media and the arts.
South West Arts Executive Director, Kerry-Anne Jones, said the project is an important step in supporting the next generation of creative talent in the region.
"This funding helps us keep investing in young people – especially those who might not always get the same opportunities, like First Nations youth, people from different cultural backgrounds, and those living in remote or disadvantaged communities."
ENDFM has become a platform for young voices and creative ideas, and this new project will take things even further.
“It’s a big step forward for the station,” Kerry-Anne added. “We’re making it easier for young people in rural areas to explore digital media, learn new skills, and see real pathways into creative careers.”
If you would like to know more about the project or would like to get involved, please contact us via the ENDFM website
Looking for ART in regional NSW?
A Roadmap is now available
MusicNSW PLAY your way through Regional NSW.
The Regional Touring Network (RTN) a tour-planning platform.
The RTN is a powerful free map-based tool that makes organising your tour as easy as click, drag and drop.
The centrepiece of the tool is its easy-to-use mapping and route-building interface, but users can also access detailed venue information, including contact and booking details, capacity and accessibility info, and technical specifications – everything needed to take the stress and guesswork out of touring regional locations for the first time. Find out more
Connect easily with government services and access the information and support you need on the Australian Government’s Digital Youth Hub.
You'll find information about:
- Health and well-being
- Education and training
- Employment
- Life stuff
- The environment
Plus, you’ll discover upcoming opportunities to have your say through surveys, consultations and more.
The Hub is managed by the Australian Government’s Office for Youth.
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