Creative Climate Action Alliance

Understanding that the systems change required for effective climate action across the creative sector will require collaboration and collective support, our intention is to activate an Alliance representing independent practitioners, small collectives and organisations through to peak bodies and issue specific networks. Building on the work of Creative Recovery Network and Cultural Gardeners–Australian Alliance for Climate Justice, we will coordinate and facilitate the mobilisation of the Alliance.

In preparation for this service delivery application, we have spent the time reaching out through our networks and partners to garner support for the idea of an Alliance framework. The people and organisations listed below are those who we have connected with to date who are interested in participating in the evolution of an effective Alliance structure, it is not an exhurstive list as responses are continuing to be gathered. We go forward understanding that this will be a process of engaging, challenging and framing new ways that we can work collectively together, the framework will be built through this process.

The people and organisations below join us in recognising that we are not just facing a financial, technical, and scientific challenge but a cultural one as well. And that the urgent climate change mitigation and adaptation needed to achieve representation in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goal's and the Paris Agreement goals, will require unprecedented inclusivity and collaboration across the whole sector.

Creative Sector Members  

* ALIA – Australian Library and Info Association
Thank you for inviting the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) to be a part of the Creative Climate Action Alliance and the bid to be the Creative Australia Climate Action Delivery Partner.
ALIA brings the following to this Alliance:
1. A national network to implement the three-category approach. As the peak body for the library sector representing school, university, special, and public libraries, ALIA has 3,300 personal members and 565 institutional members across the country. Our members engage with us through trainings, events, campaigns, and localised groups, and can be leveraged as a network to share and strengthen knowledge, develop partnerships, and co-design projects.
2. A proven commitment to and alignment with decolonisation and climate justice. ALIA's guiding principles include a commitment to our environment, and respect and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges, culture, and Country. We work towards activating and prioritising these values by implementing conferences on Indigenous Knowledge and Greening Libraries, adapting our face-to-face events towards increasingly green practices, awards for library design that showcase green practices, and participation in Blue Shield and other working groups related to responding to climate emergencies. Our members, as well, has shown an increasing commitment to adopting new practices and approaches to greening the sector. We have a Green Libraries Special Interest Group and continue to hear from members that they are eager for more opportunities to learn and contribute in the climate justice space.
3. Influence through multi-sector advocacy with stakeholders. ALIA is a recognised contributor in many policy spaces across the political landscape and has built relationships with government, technology, publishing, education, culture, and journalism sectors. We are well positioned to share, engage, and influence through our policy and advocacy to wide range of partners, further extending the reach and sustainability of our combined efforts.
ALIA is excited to be part of this collaborative, sector-wide approach and we formally provide our support for the bid led by Creative Recovery Network and ALIA’s participation in the Alliance.
Kind regards
Cathie Warburton
Chief Executive Officer cathie.warburton@alia.org.au 
* AMaGA – Australian Museum and Galleries Association
I would be very happy to have a conversation with you about the potential for AMaGA to work with the Creative Recovery Network and Cultural Gardeners in the tender process for Creative Australia's Delivery Partner for Climate Action callout. 
You are right in that museums and galleries are often at the frontline when it comes to community/public education about climate change. As you can see in our current strategic plan - sustainability, including climate action, is one of our seven key pillars for sectoral action. 
Best regards, Katie
Katie Russell (she/her)
National Director/CEO
Australian Museums and Galleries Association katie.russell@amaga.org.au
* ANAT - Australian Network for Art & Technology
This email is to confirm ANAT's interest in participating and supporting the intended work of the
Creative Climate Action as a potential service delivery partner with Creative Australia.
Leading on from recent discussions between yourself and ANAT, there are many direct strategic alignments,
particularly leading up to 2030 and beyond in the collaborative work our organisations could enable for the
artists working in the ANAT networks.
The ANAT 2025-2028 strategic plan speaks of,
OUR VISION FOR 2025 – 2028 is for artists to contribute to cultivating the conditions for ecological, cultural, social and economic flourishing for all living beings, through the making and sharing of some of Australia’s most important stories.
Building on our existing programs, capability, and our core value of reciprocity, over these four years ANAT will identify and develop our role in cultural diplomacy internationally, importantly across the Indo Pacific and Southeast Asian regions.
We recognise that we need to amplify the unheard and vulnerable (human and beyond human), transcend traditional practices to communicate stories effectively and cultivate relationships that enable us to endure.
As an organisation seeking regenerative futures, It is by continuing to 'network the networks' in vital partnership that the value of this work can be experienced and have broader impact.
For over 35 years, ANAT has supported the practice of artists working within art, science and technology and in partnerships. We continue to evolve and welcome the opportunity to work more closely with the Creative Climate Action Network to further this inquiry and important practice, research contributing to better futures for all.
Melissa
Melissa DeLaney I CEO (She/Her)
Australian Network for Art & Technology (ANAT)
M +61 408 755 377
E melissa@anat.org.au I W anat.org.au
* Arts on Tour - Antonia Seymour Executive Director antonia@artsontour.com.au
* ARUP – Australia - Camilla Darton-Rooke camilla.darton-rooke@arup.com
* Asian Australians for Climate Solutions - Dr Kim Loo - Chair kimloo3@icloud.com
* Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA)
Many thanks for being in touch – we really appreciate the invitation and look forward to chatting more to see how we might be able to enhance your application / work together in future.
In particular we would been keen to help develop resources / networks to empower visual artists, galleries and museums to do better in, and advocate for, this space.
Established in 1983 (40+ years) ACCA has a significant reach and broad networks across the small to medium sector in particular.
We have 68,000 followers across Instagram and Facebook, and 28,000 in our e-news database, and are committed to advancing First Nations practice, self-determination and voice, and to sharing our research and knowledge.
Areas we could focus own / provide advice around include:
• Visual artists own practice and curators / arts workers
• Exhibition development and delivery (freight, construction, installation, opening) at all levels based on our upcoming Summer Exhibition (info below)
• Touring projects (nationally and internationally)
• Publications
• Programs and performances based on the upcoming Sustainability Summer School Conference (more info below)
• Educators
• Digital activities
• Studio / office spaces linked to galleries and museums
I’ve included a little bit more about ACCA, below – along with specific info about our upcoming summer exhibition and conference which could align well with the service activities.
I can also be contacted on 0438 528 149 to talk through in more detail.
With best wishes,
Claire Richardson
Australian Centre for Contemporary Art
claire.richardson@acca.melbourne
* BlakDance
This is so awesome and we all want to be involved
Please keep us abreast your project
Warmest
Merindah and BlakDance team
Merindah Donnelly
Co-CEO Executive Producer
E merindah.donnelly@blakdance.org.au
P +61 7 3252 4849 M +61 4 14804104
W www.blakdance.org.au
* Blue Shield Australia
* Bondi Festival - Chris Bendall Waverley City Council chris.bendall@waverley.nsw.gov.au
* Centre of Reworlding - Jen Rae jenrae@centreforreworlding.com
* Chamber of Arts and Culture WA
Terrific Scotia and Pippa, the short answer is yes – we would love to be involved, and will support the collaboration represented through the framework (which is incredibly compelling and comprehensive).
The Chamber has 150 members and this number is growing, so our arts and culture networks are strong in WA. We have regular newsletters, events and social media activities, so could promote the Alliance in many ways. We are also happy to host events and courses specific to the topics at hand. Further, we are extending our reach to the broader creative industries sector (architecture, fashion, digital etc). This is a work in progress. We are a very small organisation so our resources are limited, but we are happy to do what we can to assist.
Many thanks,
Tania
Tania Hudson I CEO
M: 0402 286 887
E: Tania.Hudson@cacwa.org.au
W: www.cacwa.org.au
* climarte
On behalf of the committee, I'm happy to confirm in writing that CLIMARTE is pleased to join the Creative Climate Action Alliance.
Since 2010 CLIMARTE has brought together a broad alliance from across the arts, humanities and sciences to advocate for immediate, effective and creative policy action to restore a climate capable of sustaining all life.
As an initiator, an educator and a catalyst for artists and arts organisations to participate in groundbreaking, socially engaged exhibitions and events intersecting climate science and culture, CLIMARTE’s work harnesses the creative power of the arts to inform, engage and inspire action towards a fairer, zero emissions future.
CLIMARTE is also highly experienced in best practice climate policy development.
As a community-driven organisation with no secure funding, for the delivery of creative production and/or other consultancy services for Creative Climate Action Alliance, CLIMARTE would require fair and reasonable remuneration.
With apologies for the delay in responding and all very best wishes for the application!
Deborah Hart
Co-Founder
deborah.hart@climarte.org
* Cultural Gardener Network – 213 independent creatives - SEE BELOW FOR FULL LISTING
* Disability in the Arts, Disadvantage in the Arts (DADAA) WA
After years of collaboration with you through your work with the Creative Recovery Network, DADAA is excited to see your work and that of your alliance members, I primed to now progress with an elevated national impact under your plans to lead under the Creative Climate Action Service delivery.
We are delighted to see that your focus extends beyond Climate / Ecological responses to now include Social Justice and the role of Creative Practice. Along with your ambition to reimagine systems towards transition and societal change.
DADAA has confirmed your work with our regional team and Wheatbelt communities later this year. The WA Wheatbelt is one of the largest intensive grain producing regions in Australia. It is also a region experiencing significant impacts from climate change. Our work together is already intersecting around the mental health impacts of the Wheatbelt community and climate change.
We plan to extend our working collaboration and project activity in this space with you as the Creative Climate Action Alliance moves into operational delivery.
Climate change is already impacting heavily on Australians with disabilities and creating significant impacts across the many regional / remote communities in which DADAA operates. Your proposal is vital in developing working national responses to the social, environmental and cultural responses to Climate change.
Thank you for taking action.
David Doyle
Executive Director
david@dadaa.org.au
DADAA LTD
* Darwin Community Arts
I am writing on behalf of Darwin Community Arts (DCA) to express our strong support for the Creative Climate Action Alliance and our enthusiasm for partnering and collaborating within this framework.
Based in the Northern Territory, DCA has a longstanding commitment to climate justice, which remains a top priority in our work. This dedication is reflected in our 2025-2028 Strategic Plan, where our first pillar, "There is No Art on a Dead Planet," underscores our commitment to addressing the urgency of the climate crisis and pursuing social and cultural justice in this context.
We believe the proposed Alliance aligns perfectly with our organisation's mission. Through this partnership, DCA can contribute a Northern Territory perspective, leverage our extensive networks, and ensure ongoing collaboration.
We look forward to the opportunity to work together.
Best wishes,
Alyson Evans
She/Her
Roles: Strategic Development
Darwin Community Arts
Phone (08) 8945 7347
E: alyson.evans@darwincommunityarts.org.au
* Diversity Arts Australia Lena Nahlous CEO & Executive Producer lena.nahlous@diversityarts.org.au
* Echo tango - Alex Kelly alex@echotango.org
* Feral Arts - Sarah Moynihan & Norm Horton ferals@feralarts.com.au
* Freeflow Projects
I am writing on behalf of Freeflow Projects to express our interest in participating and supporting the Alliance for the Creative Climate Action Delivery Service framework outlined by Creative Recovery Australia and team.
At Freeflow Projects, we are dedicated to advancing climate action through the projects we deliver, even in small ways. We value the proposed framework's emphasis on collaboration, co-design, and community-wide engagement, and we will contribute to this collective effort where we can. 
We look forward to the possibility of working together on this initiative.
Kind regards
Louisa Robertson
DIRECTOR & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, FREEFLOW PROJECTS
E: louisa@freeflowprojects.com.au
M: 0409 723520
A: PO Box 3, Erskineville NSW 2043
* GLAM – PEAK
Thanks for the invitation, I shared and discussed your communication with the GLAM Peak exec last week. We are keen to collaborate and agreed that I should arrange a time to discuss with you as well as inviting you to present at the next meeting of GLAM Peak.
Cheers,
Ross Latham (he/him)
Director Collections | State Archivist | Chair GLAM Peak
Libraries Tasmania
ross.latham@libraries.tas.gov.au
91 Murray Street,
(03) 6165 5579 | 0427 109 364 | www.libraries.tas.gov.au | www.glampeak.org.au
* Green Music Australia
Thanks for this invitation, as well as that wonderful tender overview.
I am happy to confirm Green Music Australia's support, and desire to collaborate should you be successful.
In terms of what our organisation can bring, we have over a decade experience working closely with stakeholders across the music sector to implement solutions and build climate leadership. As such, we have deep networks that extend across the continent.
Some key programs and strengths include:
AMIDESI - a technological platform designed to analyse and report on sustainability data for the Australian Music Industry. This could be expanded to include other sectors.
Sound Country - a sustainability handbook for artists, now in its second iteration, co-authored by Rhoda Roberts AO, Matt Wicking and GMA. Again, this could prove as a model for other guides / resources.
Green Action Program - our flagship training program for businesses to help them decarbonise their operations. Readily adaptable to other sectors.
Artist Leadership Retreat - a residential for musicians to build environmental leadership and create enduring relationships. Readily adaptable to artists from other disciplines.
Hope some of this helps!
Berish Bilander (He/Him)
Chief Executive Officer
E: berish@greenmusic.org.au
W: www.greenmusic.org.au
M: 0402 469 053
* Groundswell - Arielle Gamble
* Grow Do it & PermacultureWest - Charlie MacVouty Ecological Entertainer macvouty@gmail.com
* Kandos School of Cultural Adaptation - Alex Wisser awisser@cementa.com.au
* KIN Advisory - KIN Creative
I am writing to express my deep commitment to participate in and support the collaboration represented through this Creative Climate Action Service Delivery proposal and working framework built on the work of Creative Recovery Network and Cultural Gardeners–Australian Alliance for Climate Justice.
The particular skills, experiences and networks I can bring to the Alliance include:
• Climate and sustainability advisory services. I have a Masters in Sustainability and Climate Policy and am Director of KIN Advisory and its creative arm KIN Creative, a WA based sustainability and climate advisory organisation that specialises in supporting artists and arts organisations in the transition to a decarbonised, regenerative, climate just and resilient future. With over 20 years working at the intersection of arts and sustainability and as Director of KIN Creative I have experience in guiding and supporting organisations through measuring their carbon emissions, setting science-based targets for emissions reduction, and developing decarbonisation action plans as well as developing more holistic sustainability strategies focused on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). I also have significant experience working with businesses in understanding climate risk and developing adaptation actions, as well as delivering climate communications.
• Climate and arts policy and advocacy services. Having worked for over six years in Federal Government I have a strong understanding of the parliamentary and political levers and processes that can support meaningful action on climate change and the arts (legislation; policy; budgets; inquiries, committees and submissions etc.). My pragmatic skills and policy experience are accompanied by my experience as a practicing artist and ongoing advocacy of the important role the arts can play in facing the climate crises and supporting the transition to a more just, sustainable, liveable society. Creating the future together has never been more important and artists and arts workers are ideally placed to lead and collaborate in this important work.
• Connections to the West Australian arts community, particularly the performing arts community of which I have been a part for over 20 years. I am also an alumni of the Creative Climate Leaders (CCL) Fellowship, initiated by Creative Australia and Julie’s Bicycle in 2023, where I built strong relationships with many other artists and arts practitioners working in the arts and climate intersection, including many of those forming this Alliance.
I support this Alliance and this application built on Creative Recovery Network and Cultural Gardeners–Australian Alliance for Climate Justice previous work. The years of work they have done building deep relationships in this space cannot be underestimated in terms of the value it will bring to the long-term longevity and success of the delivery of these climate services.
Sincerely,
Aimee Smith
KIN Creative
aimeesmith8@gmail.com
* Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA) - Blair French CEO gblairfrench@gmail.com
* National Association for the Visual Arts NAVA - Penelope Benton ED
I am writing to confirm NAVA’s interest in participating in and supporting the Creative Climate
Action Service Delivery collaboration, through the proposed Three-Category Approach.
The National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) brings together the many voices of the
contemporary arts sector to improve fundamental conditions of work and practice. We do this
through advocacy, education and the Code of Practice for Visual Arts, Craft and Design.
Endorsed by the Federal Government as part of Revive: a place for every story, a story for every
place, NAVA’s Code sets out equitable, ethical, and self-reflective standards for the professional
contemporary arts sector. Since its original publication in 2001, the Code has served as a vital
resource, covering good practice approaches to working relationships, ethical standards of access
and inclusion, and payment rates for artists and arts workers.
The recently restructured sixth edition of the Code reflects the sector's growing commitment to
principles of justice, access, fair work, and representation, and we recognise the arts' significant
role in social change movements throughout history. As we confront the climate crisis, we believe
the arts have the power to lead in raising community awareness and fostering meaningful
responses to these challenges.
Guided by the UN Global Development Goals, NAVA is committed to improving sustainability
practices across our operations and programming. This includes collaborating with sector partners,
sharing resources and information, and maintaining transparency in our journey toward
sustainability.
We look forward to the opportunity to contribute to this vital initiative and to working closely with
you to advance our shared goals for a sustainable and resilient future.
Sincerely,
Penelope Benton
Executive Director
National Association for the Visual Arts
T: 1800 046 282 | E: pbenton@visualarts.net.au
* PAC Australia
Many thanks for connecting with PAC Australia on this important work. We have read your proposal and wish to show our support for your application to the Creative Australia Delivery Partners fund.
PAC Australia is the national peak body representing and supporting performing arts presenters, venues, producers and creators in Australia by providing leadership, building capacity and facilitating relationships that strengthen the connection between the art and the audience.
PAC Australia has been a leader in the national performing arts industry for more than 30 years, deeply invested in connecting communities and audiences with extraordinary performance experiences. With a network of more than 260 members including presenters, producers, touring companies and artists, PAC Australia connects and supports the sector through a range of programs and services that better industry standards, relationships, and performance outcomes across Australia.
We support sector development through our training program streams that aims to support almost 50 Presenters each year, and over 35 producers in a betterment of practice, addressing current and critical issues in the performing arts sector.
We support market development through our delivery of the national performing arts marketplace APAX, and from 2025-2030 we will deliver the biannual international performing arts market gathering APAM.
PAC Australia would be happy to support the delivery of your program via
• Speaking, presentation and/or discussions opportunities of relevant content at our sector or online events and training programs
• Promotion of the program and opportunities via our regular communications
• Participation and support in ongoing consultation and advocacy as part of the program
• Contribution towards policy and further research recommendations
• Support for relevant data collection
Please be advised that PAC Australia are currently working closely with another applicant to the Delivery Partners tender, who is financially supporting our efforts to develop a decarbonisation program for the creative sector. Regardless of the outcome, our organisation is committed to supporting Climate Action projects in any way possible, and we thank you for approaching us about your proposal and look forward to working with you if you are successful.
Please get in touch if you have any further requirements.
Regards
Rosie Dwyer
(She/Her)
Manager, Industry Development and Training | PAC Australia |
E: rosie@paca.org.au W: paca.org.au 
* Qld Regional Arts Service Network
Thank you for reaching out to the Regional Arts Services Network regarding your proposed Creative Climate Action Service Delivery proposal.
I am writing to confirm as the Manager of CQUniversity’s Regional Arts Services Network I am interested and committed to supporting this alliance and framework.
As an arts advisory organisation that services a population of approximately 1.6 million regional Queenslanders and a catchment spanning over a quarter of the state, I would like to offer our network support in helping to connect this initiative and alliance with regional organisations, communities and artists as it grows. As well as help share the learnings and strategies that arise from this collaboration with our diverse stakeholders. I am interested in offering my time to participate in the development and planning phases.
The climate crisis is a real threat to our regional, rural and remote communities, and only through working together can we start to tackle this immense challenge to our arts sector and personal lives.
I look forward to working with you all, my fellow RASN providers and other leading arts organisations form across the nation.
Thankyou for your leadership in developing this important initiative.
Kind regards,
Trudie Leigo
Regional Arts Manager | School of Education and the Arts
E: t.leigo@cqu.edu.au
CQUniversity Australia, Building 5 , 6 University Drive, Bundaberg QLD 4670

Hello Scotia, This email is to confirm I fully support The Creative Climate Action Alliance.
The initative aligns with the principlas and objectives of the Smart Green Economy initaives endorsed by the Cairns Regional Council, the Regional Organisition of Councils and Tropical Economic Development Strategy of Far North Queensland, the latter of which I sit on the Advisory Committee.
As RASN Manager for Tropical North Queensland I would be pleased to contribute inkind energy to the Creative Climate Action Alliance should that be required.
I wish you every success in receiving the funding to make this a reality.
Best Regards
Dr Tony Castles Ph.D.
Regional Arts Manager • Regional Arts Services Network (RASN)
rasnmanager@rdatropicalnorth.org.au
PO Box 2738 Cairns, QLD 4870
* Rebus Theatre
We do not have the capacity to put in a competitive application as Rebus Theatre, and I doubt that we are the right organisation to lead such a role. However, on encouragement from my scientist friend at the CSIRO, I am reaching out to put our hands up as a possible consortium partner.
We do not have the national reach and profile to be the main delivery partner, but I think we could be a valuable member of a consortium. We have experience of post-disaster creative recovery, have a network of artists concerned with climate throughout the ACT, southeastern NSW and East Gippsland, and have skills in ways of holding embodied conversations, and designing workshops, conferences and training. I personally have a history of climate activism and good contacts in environmental organisations and among climate scientists.
Thanks for all you do
Robin Davidson
Artistic Director,
Rebus Theatre
He/him
Ph: 0415 464 202 E: robin@rebustheatre.com
* Regional Arts NSW - Tracey Callinan CEO Tracey@regionalartsnsw.com.au
* Regional Arts Victoria - Susie Lyons Director, Partnerships and Programming & Jo Porter CEO slyons@rav.net.au, jporter@rav.net.au, 
* Regional Arts WA
Thank you for providing the briefing below. I am excited by your proposal and the framework for a Creative Climate Action Alliance.
The work and commitment of the Creative Recovery Network for climate action is well known nationally, and I am delighted that Creative Australia is offering resources to specifically address this issue in our sector.
Regional Arts WA (RAWA) is keen to be involved in this alliance. Our organisation, amongst other things, has begun measuring our carbon footprint, and we recognise that many regional arts organisations are looking for guidance as they turn their focus on climate change due to the severe impact that weather events are having on regional WA communities. RAWA's soon-to-be-launched Thrive! Regional Arts, Culture, and Creative Investment Framework 2025-2029 outlines Climate Adaptation and Resilience as one of the key service delivery areas we are keen to strengthen in our future work in regional WA
We see the work of the Creative Climate Action Alliance not only as relevant but also as essential for the arts and creative sector in the coming years.
Regional Arts WA is happy to commit to participating in this alliance. In the first instance, I will commit time and resources to participate in meetings and co-design sessions, promote the work of the alliance, and work collaboratively to find additional resources to support this important initiative. As we expand our current Regional Arts Network from eight regional arts organisations to over twenty by 2029, we anticipate the entire WA network will activate efforts towards climate resilience.
I hope Creative Australia looks favourably upon this proposal.
Kind regards,
Dr Pilar Kasat
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Pronouns she / her Hours Mon-Fri
PO Box 7012, Cloisters Square, Perth WA 6850
E: PKasat@regionalartswa.org.au
Regional Freecall 1800 811 883
Direct 08 9200 6211 Office 9200 6850
* Shark Island Institute - Sarah Butler, Exexutuve Director - Kangaroo Valley sarahbutler@sharkisland.com.au 
*. Shopfront Theatre - Natalie Rose Creative Director, CEO natalie@shopfront.org.au
* The Cad Factory - Vic McEwan Artistic Director, Artist, Public Officer vic@cadfactory.com.au
* The Corridor Project - Pheobe Cowdery Creative Producer thecorridorproject@icloud.com
* Theatre Green Book Australia
Thank you for taking the time to connect. I am so pleased and proud of the sustainability champions in our industry.
Firstly, I want to express my wholehearted support for your application and the Creative Climate Action Alliance.
Secondly, Chris Mercer and I, as co-authors of Theatre Green Book Australia, will be able to provide expertise in sustainability management in the performing arts sector.
Please let me know if there is anything we can do to support your application, and we look forward to working together to combat climate change.
Thank you, and speak soon,
Grace Nye-Butler
gracenyebutler@gmail.com

Cultural Gardeners Collective

*Adele VIC Melbiourne Expended cinema/ photography
*Adriano Cortese VIC Melb Theatre artist 
*Aimee Smith WA Perth Dance artist/ Climate consultant
*Alejandro Rolandi NSW Cessnock Performance artist
*Aleshia Lonsdale NSW Mudgee Wiradjuri artist
*Alex Kelly VIC Castlemaine Comms, strategy, impact producing
*Alex Marsden ACT Canberra Arts Leader/ Adjunct Profgessor
*Alexa Taylor WA Perth Director/Dramaturg/maker
*Alexandra Harrison VIC Lancefield Anthropologist
*Alice Farley NSW Sydney NIDA
*Alicia Dulnuan-Demou NSW Sydney Performer
*Allison Reynolds NSW Coonabarabran Disablility Arts & Climate
*Amanda Ruck VIC Healesville Artist
*Amanda Jobson UK Hastings
*Amanda Bromfield NSW Northern Rivers Producer
*Amie Moffat NZ PANNZ
*Amrit Gill VIC Melbourne Artshouse
*Ana Madeleine Raupach ACT Canberra ANU
*Andrea Wolf VIC Bendigo Arts and sustainability
*Andrew Threlfall NSW Sydney CDP Theatre Productions
*Andrew Batt-Rawden NSW Bilpin Musician / Composer
*Andy Reimer USA LA Futurist
*Anna Russell NSW Sydney Visual Artist
*Anna Tregloan NSW Sydney Theatre and exhibition designer
*Anne Thompson SA Adelaide Dance Artist
*Anne Dunn NSW Sydney
*Anne M Norman VIC Mornington Musician
*Annemaree Daiziel NSW Bowral Artist/ PhD candidate
*Annette Tesoriero NSW Nowra Performance Maker
*Annie Stephens VIC Reservoir Arts and environment
*Annique Goldednberg NSW BruNSWick Heads Artist
*Antonia Seymour NSW Sydney Arts on Tour
*Arielle Gray WA Perth The Last Great Hunt
*Astrid Edwards VIC Melb Editor / Writer
*Aubrey Mellor CHINA Shaghai Director/ Acting Teacher
*Barbara Lepani NSW Blue Mountains Writer
*Beatrice Jeavons SA Adelaide Climate Advocate
*Bek Berger Latvia/ Berlin Artist/ Director
*Belinda Kelly TAS Hobart Terrapin Puppet Theatre
*Belinda Piggott NSW Sydney Artist
*Bethany Falzon NSW Gosford Community Arts Worker
*Bianca Tainsh QLD Sunshine Coast Land artist/ Live artist
*Billy Kelleher VIC Dandenong Drum Theatre
*Bong Ramillio NT / Philipine Darwin Darwin Community Arts
*Bridget Ann NSW Sydney Artist
*Bridget Baskerville ACT Canberra ANU Arts and Design
*Bronwen Morgan NSW Sydney Professor of Law
*Bronwyn Ryan Mercer VIC Melbourne Senior Producer Creative events
*Bronwyn Penrith NSW Sydney FN leader/ actor
*Brooke Arblaster NSW Performer
*Brooke Thompson NSW Sydney Artist/ Activist
*Bruce Spence NSW Sydney Actor/ Actors Benevolent Fund NSW
*Bryony Anderson TAS Hobart Designer/ performanvce maker
*Caitlin Dear VIC Melbourne Choreographer
*Carlo Ansaldo NT Darwin Digital artist
*Caroline Grandjean-Thomsen NSW Sydney Arts Concultant
*Caroline Lee VIC Melbourne Performer
*Carolyn Hanna VIC Melb artist
*Carolyn Hanna VIC Melbourne Born in a Taxi
*Cat Jones NSW Sydney Sense artist/ alchemist
*Catherine McCredie VIC Melbourne Book Editor
*Catherine Young NSW Sydney artist writer
*Catherine Jones VIC Melb CEO/ STrategic Leader
*Cecily Hardy NSW Sydney Producer - FODI
*Celia Pavelieff NSW Sydney Marketing
*Charemaine Seet NSW Sydney Contemporary Dance School/ Dance Artist
*Chelle Destefano VIC Wonthaggi Visual Artist
*Chloe Watfern QLD Regional Black Dog Institute
*Chris Thompson VIC Melb Writer/ Director - Vision Australia Radio Arts Show
*Chris Mercer ACT Canberra NFSA
*Chris Bendall NSW Sydney Bondi Pavillion
*Christiane Keys-Statham NSW Western Sydney PhD candidate
*Christie Y NSW Sydney Digital MArketing
*Cinda Manins VIC Melb Artist
*Claire Nesbitt-Hawes NSW Sydney Ensemble Theatre (Producer)
*Claire Hicks NSW Central Coast Arts Manager
*Clarence Slockee NSW REgional FN artist/ horticulturalist
*Craig Gamble QLD Gold Coast Setting Line Theatre Consulting
*Creative Recovery Network QLD Brisbane Role of arts in Disasters
*Cymbeline Buhler NSW Sydney Theatre artist
*Dan Coman NSW Sydney Queer Creative strategic leader
*Danling Xiao NSW Sydney Climate Artist/designer
*David Clarkson NSW Sydney Box of Birds
*David Pidd VIC Melbourne Performance Maker
*David Everist NSW Create NSW
*David Pledger VIC Melbourne Not Yet Its Difficult
*David Woods VIC Melbourne Performance Maker
*Daz Chanfdler NSW Sydney Storyteller
*De Brierley Newton NSW Sydney Nature conservation NSW
*Deb Cleland ACT Canberra Art and climate justice
*Deborah Hart VIC Melbourne Climarte
*Debra Annear VIC Kyneton Artist
*Derek Foster QLD Yandina PhD
*Dianne Busuttil NSW Sydney Creative Caring
*Dianne Toulson VIC Melbourne Arts Leader
*Donna McDonald QLD Brisbane Art Therapist
*Doro Babeck NSW Sydney Climate activist
*Eleanor McRea NSW Sydney soh - business partnerships
*Eli Anderson UK Story teller
*Ella Fimney UK Curator - Garden Museum
*Elliott Bledsoe QLD Sunshine Coast Marketing expert
*Emma Webb SA Adelaide Arts Leader
*Emma Webb SA Adelaide Arts Leader
*Emma Lindsay QLD Brisbane Visual Artist
*Emma Lee Bombonato NSW Sydnety soh
*Erica Kennedy VIC Warrandyte Violinist - Opera and Ballet Orchestra
*Erin Milne VIC Melbourne Producer/ Arts leader
*Esther Ellwood VIC Melb Artist/ student
*Felicia Young USA New York Erath Celebrations
*FERAL ARTS QLD Sunshine Coast Co- conveners
*Fiona Scott Norman VIC Melb Freelance
*Fiona Rafferty WA Mandurah Artist
*Fiona Hooton ACT Canberra Local Jinni
*Fiona Winning NSW Sydney Arts Leader
*Fiona Armstrong VIC Melbourne Sustainabile Development Institute - Monash
*Fleur Mitchell NSW Sydney soh
*Forest Keegel VIC Bendigo Artist - CCD practitioner
*Gemma Pepper WA Perth Producer
*George Akl VIC Melbourne
*Georgie Cyrillo ACT Canberra Arts Worker
*Glenn Mar NSW Sydney Climate Activist
*Greg Hordacre VIC Melbourne Arts Concultant
*Harriet Cunningham NSW Sydney Writer/ journalist
*Helena Gulash QLD Kabi Kabi Elder
*Helena Salmon NSW Sydney British Council
*Henrietta Baird NSW Sydney Kuku Yalanji artist
*Jacqueline VIC Melb Next Wave
*Jacqui North NSW Sydney Curator/ Creative Producer
*Jamie Lewis VIC Melb Next Wave
*Jan Baker Finch QLD Eurythmy practitioner
*Jane Kreis NSW Coffs Harbour City of Coffs Harbour
*Jane McCredie NSW Sydney artist
*Jane Sawyer VIC Melbourne Slow clay centre
*Jane Gibson NSW Newcastle Performance Maker
*Janice Muller VIC Melb Stage Director/ writer/dramaturg
*Jenny Bisset NSW Sydney Arts Manager
*Jenny Newell NSW Sydney Australian Museum
*Jenny Hector VIC Melb Lighting Design
*Jess Boyce WA Perth WA Forest Alliance/ artist
*Jim Lawson NSW Central Coast Central Coast Council Cultural Lead
*Jo Cohen VIC Melbourne Clown Doctors
*Joanne Kee NSW Sydney National Theatre of Parramatta
*Jodee Mundy VIC Melb FUSE Festival
*Johanna de Ruyter NSW Sydney Wicked Elephants facilitators/ artist
*Johanna A Zuleta UK London Strategic connector
*John Willsteed QLD Brisbane Musician / Acadelic
*Jon M Wilson VIC Melb Jeweller
*Jude Bowler NSW Sydney Performer/writer
*Judith Keller QLD Gold Coast Urban Geographer
*Jules Sparshott NSW Dubbo Artist development
*Julie Vulcan Regional Artist PhD advocate
*Julie Hain USA South Jersey Cultural Alliance
*Jyoti Mukherjee VIC Melbourne Actor
*Karen Payten QLD Brisbane Textile natural dye artist
*Kate Larsen SA Adelaide Cultural dramaturg and consultant
*Kate Cherry WA Perth Opera/Theatre Director
*Kate Britton NSW Sydney Performance Space
*Kate Power QLD Brisbane Uni of QLD
*Katerina Kokkinos Kennedy VIC Melb Theatre Maker
*Katherine Boland NSW Merimbula Climate artist/protographer/digital
*Katherine Stone NSW Sydney Dharawal arts worker
*Katie Lee VIC Melbourne Multidisciplinary artist
*Katina Olsen NSW Sydney Dance Makers Collective
*Katy Green Loughrey NSW Sydney AGNSW
*Keith Armstrong QLD Brisbane Experimental artist
*Kelli McCluskey WA Perth PVI Collective
*Kellie O'Dempsey QLD Brisbane Site based artist
*Kim V Goldsmith NSW Western Plains Sound artist/ storyteller
*Kim Loo NSW Sydney Drs for the Environment/ Asian Australians for Climate Chnage
*Kirsten Alexander VIC Melb Editor / Writer
*Kirsten Von Bibra VIC Melbourne Director
*Lara Stephens VIC Melb Uni of Melb artist/scholar
*Lara Tilbrook SA Kangaroo Island Visual art/ food/ environment
*Latai Taumoepeau NSW Sydney Artist
*Laura Sillern USA
*Laura Hansford QLD Brisbane CIRCA
*Laura Mullings VIC Melbourne Art
*Leah Barclay QLD Sunshine Coast Sound artist
*Leanne Waterhouse NSW NOWRA Artist
*Leisa Shelton VIC Melbourne Performance Maker
*Libby Derham QLD Sunshine Coast EWatercolour artist
*Lily Shearer NSW Berwarrana Mooghalin Performing Arts
*LIMELIGHT ARTS MEDIA PTY LTD NSW Sydney
*Lisa Petheram ACT Canberra Graffitti and STreet Art Managemeent
*Lisa Chandler QLD Sunshine Coast University of Sunshine Coast
*Liz Caplin QLD Sunshine Coast Third Nature Projects
*Liz Welch VIC Melbourne Arts Manager
*Liza Freddi VIC Mount Sabine Dancer/ crafter
*Louie Roberts NSW Sydney Production Manager/ technical crew
*Louisa Bufardeci VIC Melbiourne Artist/ PhD candidate
*Louise Tate VIC Melbourne Visual Artist
*Louise Howlett VIC Melb ReAction Theatre
*Louise Fowler Smith NSW Sydney The Tree Venerator
*Margaret Healy VIC Climate activist
*Margie Breen NSW Sydney Arts MAnager
*Marissa Saroca NSW Newcastle Singer/ Musician
*Meredith Lewis VIC Melb Writer
*Merete Megarrity QLD Lota Installation artist
*Merinda Davies QLD Burleigh Heads Performance artist
*Michele Grimston ACT Canberra Visual Artist
*Michelle St Anne NSW Sydney Director/ manager
*Michelle Kotevski NSW Sydney Producer/ Leader
*Mika Nishamura NSW Sydney Arts Manager/ Film maker
*Mike Roberts NSW Sydney Former Artistic Director/ Solar Energy Researcher
*Millie Rooney TAS Hobart Australia Remade
*Miriam Torz NSW Lismore Climate activist / artist/ Knitting nanas
*Mish Grigor VIC Melbourne Aphids / Performance artist
*Moira Finucaine VIC Melbourne Performance Maker/ Director
*Monique Beaudoire WA Perth Spare Parts Puppet Theatre
*Muse & Maker Creative Retreats NSW Robertson Artist Retreats
*Nancy Black VIC Melb Black Hole Theatre
*Nardi Simposon NSW Sydney Writer/ singer/ songwriter
*Narelle Lewis NSW Sydney Australian Museum
*Natalie Davey VIC Melbourne Producer
*Natalie Penn NSW Urunga Artist
*Natalie Rose NSW Sydney Shopfront
*Nelson Sergeo Tangang Tene PNG
*Nick Atkin NSW Sydney
*Nicole Forsyth NSW Sydney Musician
*Ninka Brand NSW Sydney Artist / activist
*Olivia Satchell VIC Melb VIMH Theatre
*Omar Crawford VIC Melbourne Govt arts officer/ climate advocate
*OUTLOUD INC NSW Sydney
*Paul McGill VIC Beechworth Arts Consultant
*Paul Gazzoia SA Adelaide Artist/curator
*Pauline Cady VIC Melb Snuff Puppets
*Penelope Benton NSW Sydney NAVA
*Penny Harpham VIC Melbourne Theatre Director/ CEO
*Penny Watts NSW South Coast Producer
*Peta strachan NSW Sydney Dharag Choreographer/ Dance artist
*Philip Parr UK Theatre Director
*Polly Rowe NSW Sydney Film Producer
*Prue Gibson NSW Sydney Writer
*PVI Collecvtve WA Perth Artist Collective
*Rachael Whitworth WA Perth Perth Festival
*Rachel Riggs WA Perth Performer/ Puppeteer
*Raphaela Raaber WA Perth Academic
*Ray Cattoni QLD Brisbane Captioner/
*Rebecca Clarke VIC PhD student
*Rebecca Bennell VIC Wondonga Council employee
*Regional Arts Australia
*Rhen Soggee SA Adelaide Arts and Cultural Leadership
*Rob Lines WA Perth Manager Uni Theatres UWA
*Robert Love NSW Sydney Arts Leader
*Robin Davidson ACT Canberra Rebus Theatre
*Romy McKanna NSW Sydney Ensemble Theatre (Production)
*Ros Bandt VIC Melbourne Sound artist
*Rosalie Dennis QLD Gold Coast Artistic
*Rosalind Price VIC Melb Visual Artist
*Rosemary Hinde VIC Castlemaine Arts Leader
*Rosie Frisher VIC Melbourne University of Melb
*Rosie Dwyer VIC Melb Arts worker - PAC Australia
*Roslyn Oades VIC Melb Director
*Ryan Hale VIC Newstead Producer/editor
*Safdar Ahmed NSW Sydney Artist/ academic/ zine maker
*Sally Sussman NSW Sydney Australian Performance Exchange - Director
*Samike Gagee PNG UN Migration
*Sandie Eldridge NSW Sydney Actor/Writer/Workshop Creator
*Sandy Greenwood NSW Sydney Performer
*Sarah Brown NSW Sydney Arts worker
*Sarah Butler NSW Kangaroo Valley Performance Maker/ Writer/ Director
*Shay Jayawardena NT Darwin Darwin Community Arts
*Shonah Trescott NSW Maitland artist
*Simone O Brien NSW Mulumbimby Circus Artist/Performance Maker
*Sivani Yaddanapudi NSW Sydney Videographer/ film maker
*Sonya Robinson NSW Deniliquin Artist / plant dyes and textiles
*Sophia Marinos NSW Sydney Producer
*Soul Theatre - Alicia Liley VIC Melb Disablility Arts & Climate
*Steph K Walker NZ Wellington Arts Leader
*Steve Bull WA Perth PVI Collective
*Steve Mayhew TAS Hobart Producer
*Suave Art Ltd Taiwan
*Sue Giles VIC Melbourne Arts Leader
*Sunny Grace NSW Sydney Writer
*Susan Emerson VIC Auslan Stage Left
*Susan Zela Bissett QLD Hervey Bay Artist academic author activist
*Suxanne Misso QLD Brisbane Artist educator
*Suzanne Pereira NSW Sydney Creative Cultural Leadership
*Suzon Fuks QLD Brisbane
*Sze Min Ng Singapore Audio artist/p[roducer
*Tamara Harrison NSW Sydnety Sydney Opera House - Children and Families
*Tammy Brennan QLD Maryborough Composer/ opera/ actor/ clown
*Taryn D'Costa VIC Melb Yarra City Council
*Tim Hollo ACT Canberra Musician and activist/ Green Music INstitute
*Tim Boycott WA/ Austria Cowaramup/ Experimental Futures
*Tina Pearson Canada
*Tom Pritchard QLD Brisbane Blak Dance
*TRish Hansen SA Adelaide Writer/ Designer
*Tully Barnett SA Adelaide
*Valivala Schultz QLD Brisbane Artist
*Vanda Cummins VIC Patterson Lakes Loki Loves artist
*Vanessa O'Neill VIC Melbourne Virtual School
*Victoria Burn UK London Culture Declares Emergency
*Virginia Hyam QLD Gold Coast HOTA
*Vivienne Glance WA Perth Artist
*Vivienne Webb NSW Sydney Producer
*Wesley Enoch QLD Brisbane FN Arts Leader - Director
*Xan Coleman VIC A is for Atlas
*Xavier Brennan NSW Sydney Artist
*Zac C WA Perth Diet to Save Earth
*Zerina Millard NSW Sleepy Hollow Performance artist/ community engaged practitioner
*Zsuzsi Soboslay ACT Canberra Body Ecology

International Collaborators

* Culture Declares an Emergency - Victoria Burns culturedeclares@gmail.com
* Grendel Games - Tim Laning tim@grendel-games.com
* Humanity Summit - Myriam Taylor myriamtaylor@muximabio.com
* International Network for Contemporary Performing Arts (IETM) - Asa Richardsdottir asa.richardsdottir@ietm.org
* Julia’s Bicycle - Alison Tickell Founder and CEO alison@juliesbicycle.com
* University of Greenwich - Professor Jorge Lopes Ramos jorge@zu-uk.com
* Times Up
On a first reaction, this is the sort of work I want to be doing more of in Australia. Building upon the years of experience in Austria and around Europe, I would like to build the bridges to more work with local organisations and people. The main strength that I see in what I can bring to the table is in processes of arts-based visioning and imagination. Apparently we do that well. The prefigurative practices that are mentioned are the core work that we engage in; building immersive physical installations of possible futures to explore, as a cultural and creative process.
One of the things I want to be doing more of is working with people to take these imaginations and use them in order to create pilots, practical experiments, proofs of concept; perhaps without trying to be practical, but based on being a practitioner. So developing ways to create and plan impact, without falling into some drab managerial analysis. Based on our experience, there are a number of techniques that we have used (Ramos' Mutant Futures program, FoAM's Prehearsals, elements of heterodox economics, ...) that offer ways of thinking about and developing these ideas and practices.
I will be based, from the end of this year, more firmly in Australia, with regular-ish trips to Austria for exhibitions, workshops and other events. I need to develop an Australia based practice that helps keep food on the table, because the Austrian income levels are enough to survive here (Linz) but not in Oz. So creating work, facilitating workshops, reflecting and writing will need to be part of my work in Australia. I hope that we can find a way to have some of it work with you (plural!).
Best wishes,
Tim Boykett
Times Up
tim@timesup.org

Climate Movement collaborators

* The Australian Institute – The Coalition of Climate Ambition - Liz Morison liz@australiainstitute.org.au
* Climate Council - Amanda McKenzie CEO info@climatecouncil.org.au
* CSIRO Environment - Dr Nicky Grigg Senior Research Scientist nicky.grigg@csiro.au
* Doctors for the Environment Australia - Kate Wylie Executive Director ourpartners@dea.org.au
* Multicultural Leaders Initiative - Wesa Chau Managing Director wesa@mlticulturalleadership.org
*.Psychology for a Safe Climate - Bronwyn Gresham CEO ceo@psychologyforasafeclimate.org
* The Next Economy - Dr Amanda Cahill CEO
*Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists
*Women’s Environmental Leadership Australia

Research collaborators

* Beyond Disasters Research Advisory Group, facilitated through Disaster, Climate and Adversity Unit, School of Population and Global Health, Melbourne University - Prof Lisa Gibbs Director of the Disaster, Climate & Adversity Unit, Centre for Mental Health & Community Wellbeing, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health lgibbs@unimelb.edu.au
* Black Dog Institute
We write to express our full support for the Creative Climate Action Service Delivery tender proposed by Eva Grace, Pippa Bailey, and Scotia Monkivitch, which builds on the work of Creative Recovery Network and Cultural Gardeners.
Based at Black Dog Institute, we bring expertise in mental health, wellbeing, climate distress, and arts-based research methods to our collaboration with the team leading this tender. Our research has highlighted the vital role of the arts in supporting communities impacted by climate change, and we look forward to building on this work through continued cross-sector partnerships that are amplified and consolidated through the alliance proposed by this Creative Climate Action Service Delivery tender.
Our involvement with other organisations, including the Sydney Partnership for Health, Education, Research and Enterprise (SPHERE), the Arts Health Network NSW/ACT, Psychology for a Safe Climate, Parents for Climate, and the Ecological Emotions Research Lab at the University of Sydney will all help bolster the support and connections we can offer this proposed program of work.
We look forward to ongoing opportunities to collaborate on this vital issue.
Yours sincerely,
Professor Katherine Boydell and Dr Chloe Watfern
Katherine Boydell, BA (Hons.), MHSc., PhD, FASSA (she/her)
Professor of Mental Health
Director, Arts-based Knowledge Translation Lab
Director, Knowledge Translation Platform, Sydney Partnership for Health Education Research and Enterprise (SPHERE)
Executive Editor, Arts & Health
Vice-President, Arts Health Network NSW/ACT
Black Dog Institute 
Hospital Road, Randwick NSW 2031
* Museum and Heritage Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - University of Sydney
* Milk Crate Theatre
* National Indigenous Disaster Resilience, Fire to flourish, Monash University
* Sydney School of Public Health - Sydney University
Congratulations on this visionary document and on the alliances that you are bringing together. Amazing work.
I am honoured to participate and support the collaboration represented through this framework.
I bring the Arts Health Network NSW/ACT to this alliance with its communications reach and networks with socially engaged arts practitioners and its connections with arts health researchers and practitioners around Australia.
I bring research expertise that can be put into service to support both impact assessment and discovery research to help underpin and document alliance activities. My research networks in arts and health are extensive.
I bring University of Sydney potential partners and resources including:
• Sydney Environment Institute, which undertakes research and advocacy around multispecies flourishing
• The CREATE Centre, which advocates for the centrality of arts and culture across health and education sectors
• Sydney Health Ethics and Global Health perspectives, which develop research responsive to urgent decolonial, multispecies and planetary health undertakings
• Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health and other regional health centres, which are oriented to confronting climate change on the frontlines (and eg nurture a First Nations research network).
Less formally – the work of alliance building you mention here is very resonant with that of Prof Amanda Tattersall who uses community organisation as a community-based transition research and advocacy approach. Amanda was a cofounder of Get Up and Sydney Alliance and one day you might find it of interest to connect with her. She also runs a podcast (Changemakers) and I’ve often thought of recommending you, Scotia.
Warmly
Claire
--
A/Prof Claire Hooker
Director Academic Career Development,
Sydney School of Public Health
President, Arts Health Network NSW/ACT
https://www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/about/our-people/academic-staff/claire-hooker.html
* School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering (SPREE) and Collaboration on Energy and Environmental Markets (CEEM) - UNSW
* University of NSW - School of Law, Society & Criminology - Degrowth - Professor Bronwen Morgan b.morgan@unsw.edu.au