About
Sharing Stories community sponsorship fund is a fund for projects that centre on inter-cultural dialogue. CAN WA is keen to support initiatives that enable communities to convey, verbally or otherwise, their cultural identity. The Sharing Stories fund is underpinned by Healthway and Relationships Australia’s Make Time to Talk message. Make Time to Talk recognises the positive mental and social effects of giving people the opportunity to tell their stories. Projects that focus on young and Indigenous people are encouraged.
There is a total of $28,500 available for projects in six towns. Applicants can apply for up to $5,000. Sharing Stories funds arts projects that encourage community participation, creative expression and relationship building in a safe environment, with a particular focus on young people. Projects should increase awareness of the use and benefits of arts and culture in tandem with health practices. Ideally, the focus of projects should be on increased communication and relationship skills within the community. Projects with long-term spin-off will be preferenced.
Closing date
Applicants can currently apply at any time and will be notified of the outcome of their application within two weeks of lodgement. Applications must be handed in at least two months before the project start date.
Sharing Stories does fund
- Projects currently targeted at regional and remote communities located in the Wheatbelt, Goldfields and Great Southern regions of Western Australia.
- Projects where people have the opportunity to participate, learn together, share stories and experience the arts.
- Projects targeted at Indigenous communities.
- Projects targeted at youth.
- Projects that employ artists/consultants who are skilled at involving communities at a process level.
- Some production, administration and promotion costs.
Sharing Stories does NOT fund
- Currently, projects outside the Wheatbelt or Goldfields area.
- The total cost of a project.
- An applicant already in receipt of Healthway funding.
- Prizes or prize money.
- Equipment purchases, such as musical instruments or computers.
- Conference costs.
- Projects that have already taken place.
- Individuals – the applicant must be an incorporated body, or be auspiced by one.
- Projects where smoking takes place or is depicted or glamorised on stage, in films or as part of an arts activity.
- Projects where performance-enhancing or other illicit drugs are condoned.
Who can apply?
Both individuals and groups. Applications must be submitted at least two months prior to the start date of the project so that there is enough time for the selection panel to assess the application and for promotional strategies to be developed with Relationships Australia.
Contact
Before submitting an application, please contact Simone Ruane, who is in the office on Wednesdays by phoning 1800 681 021 or by email simone@canwa.com.au to discuss your project idea. Wheatbelt communities are also welcome to contact our Kellerberrin office on phone 9045 4766 or our Narrogin office on phone 9881 5400.
application forms
Download Sharing Stories Guidelines for Applying
PDF 537kb
Sharing Stories Application Form
PDF 172kb
Sharing Stories Acquittal Form
PDF 95kb
Logos for promotion and marketing
Sharing Stories logo guidelines
PDF 101kb
Sharing Stories is managed by CAN WA on behalf of Healthway and Relationships Australia's 'Make Time to Talk' message.
All promotional material MUST include a prominent acknowledgment of the following four logos:
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