Are We There Yet - Griffith's Cultural Plan

As a part of the community consultation relating to the review of the cultural plan, and development of a new plan, many events were held in partnership with community groups. This image is taken at an important event which resulted in high engagement with local Afghani community. Complete with culturally appropriate food (such as a halal BBQ), music and art we were able to consult, showcase and build important and meaningful relationships between communities

Project Summary

“Are We There Yet” is not just a plan, but an arts and cultural strategy fully integrated into the Griffith Community Action. These have been developed in partnership with the local community and the Department of Premier and Cabinet and is Griffith major policy framework. Council acknowledges the diversity of our community, and the opportunities this creates for cultural celebration and Arts practice. Council also recognises the utility of the Arts in addressing other social issues. The Plan is a highly important strategy, and the leading document for guiding Arts and cultural practice in Griffith. “Are We there Yet”” also poses important questions whilst reflecting upon the previous plan to offer key learnings. A hallmark is through arts and cultural practice, we can use our strengths as a community to address the main social issues we face, create cultural industries and work towards our vision for Griffith.

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    • As a part of the community consultation relating to the review of the cultural plan, and development of a new plan, many events were held in partnership with community groups. This image is taken at an important event which resulted in high engagement with local Afghani community. Complete with culturally appropriate food (such as a halal BBQ), music and art we were able to consult, showcase and build important and meaningful relationships between communities

      As a part of the community consultation relating to the review of the cultural plan, and development of a new plan, many events were held in…

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Project Information

Council
Griffith City Council
Cultural Officer
Kristy Brown
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  1. May 29, 2008

    "Cities must trade in cultural cringe for a growing sense of confidence in our distinctiveness. They must try to be somewhere, not anywhere in the extended global sprawl of electronic suburbia. Cities must wilfully believe that the unique combination of events that may fuse here is just as compelling as those that may fuse somewhere else. Cities need to involve their people in making and remaking their own mythology, and create something that is truly unique." Marcus Westbury

  2. May 21, 2008

    'We must now give greater recognition to culture as a contributor to truly sustainable development that respects people and environments, and serves the cause of dialogue and peace. In this way we shall be able to recover the sense of our joint commitment to promoting “the intellectual and moral solidarity of mankind”.' Koïchiro Matsuura - Director-General of UNESCO. PDF Here

  3. April 17, 2008

    "Writing about culture is like trying to catch a butterfly with a pin" ... Miriam Lyons on bigger picture cultural change.