About Castanet
The Castanet network of organisations includes the groups listed on this page.
Services
Castanet supports community arts and cultural development throughout Victoria by offering professional development programs as well as planning, brokering and information services to anyone who is interested in developing community arts projects and activities.
Contact
Castanet secretariat
at Cultural Development Network
Tel: +61 3 9658 9976
Postal Address:
PO Box 324,
Flinders Lane,
Melbourne, 8009, Australia
Partner Organisations
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Arts AccessArts Access Victoria is a disability arts organisation providing access, participation, engagement and professional development in the arts and cultural life across Victoria for people with a disability. |
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Arts Management Advisory Group (AMAG)AMAG's mission is to strengthen, support and stimulate the Victorian arts & cultural sector by providing professional development opportunities; an arts law referral service; an arts management advisory service; and an active network of arts managers, practitioners, educators and students. |
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Arts VictoriaArts Victoria is part of the Victorian Government. It is responsible for giving arts policy advice to the government; offering funding to artists, arts organisations, communities and schools; looking after Victoria's arts facilities; and making sure that audiences across Victoria can experience the arts no matter where they live. |
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Ausdance VictoriaAusdance Victoria is the peak agency for dance in the state offering targeted programs and services to the dance sector and the wider community. Ausdance Victoria is an organisation of artists, arts workers and dance lovers who want to make dance a part of the lives of every Victorian. |
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Cultural Development NetworkThe Cultural Development Network is an association of local government arts and cultural development officers supporting a stronger role for participatory arts and cultural expression to build a healthier, more engaged and sustainable society. |
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Department of Human Services (Neighbourhood Renewal)The Department of Human Services (DHS) is committed to making a positive difference for Victorians most in need through the provision of housing and community services. Neighbourhood Renewal brings together the resources and ideas of residents, governments, businesses and community groups to help break the cycle of disadvantage in public and social housing areas. Community Renewal is a community place based program which is improving facilities and supporting participation for people living in disadvantaged communities. Community Renewal is part of A Fairer Victoria, the Victorian Government’s $1.6 billion plan to address disadvantage and create opportunities that will result in stronger, more resilient communities. |
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Office for the Community Sector and Community ProgramsThe Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) is responsible for managing the state’s planning system and building stronger communities. The Office for the Community Sector is dedicated to strengthening the Not For Profit community sector and works closely with the sector to implement the Victorian Government’s Action Plan: Strengthening Community Organisations. |
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Footscray Community Arts CentreFootscray Community Arts Centre offers the diverse communities of Melbourne’s West a place and an opportunity for cultural expression, participation and exchange. The Centre works with artists, producers, teachers, students, community groups and cultural facilitators to build communities which are capable, inclusive and creative. |
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Koorie Heritage TrustThe Koorie Heritage Trust is a not-for-profit Aboriginal community organisation that aims to protect, preserve and promote the living culture of Aboriginal people of south-eastern Australia. Through education and promotion the Trust raises awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of Koorie culture in south-eastern Australia and works towards the broader goals of reconciliation for all Australians. |
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Multicultural Arts VictoriaMulticultural Arts Victoria is Victoria's peak arts organisation promoting cultural diversity in the arts. MAV proudly represents artists and communities from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. |
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Municipal Association of VictoriaThe Municipal Association of Victoria is the peak representative and advocacy body for Victoria's 79 councils. |
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Museums Australia (Vic)Museums Australia (Vic) is a membership organisation providing services and networks for people with specific museum interests. Services across the state include advice on museum matters, information resources, grants for museum projects, museum accreditation, professional development and seminars and workshops. |
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Regional Arts VictoriaRegional Arts Victoria is the peak Victorian agency resourcing and supporting contemporary and innovative regional cultural practice. In the 40 years since its establishment, RAV has demonstrated a long-term commitment to the concept that art practice is critical to building capacity and self-determination in communities. |
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VicHealthVicHealth is an independent, statutory authority that works in partnership with organisations, communities and individuals to make health a central part of our daily lives. VicHealth does this by working with various groups within the community to influence health-related lifestyles and improve the environments (social, cultural, economic and physical) required to sustain good health and prevent illness. VicHealth builds opportunities for people to be informed, learn new skills, have greater access to activities that promote good health. |