‘Arts and culture belong to everyone’: Burke announces ed funding boost

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published July 25, 2023

Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke, has announced the Federal Government is investing $3.42 million to ensure young Australians have greater opportunities to learn, appreciate and excel in the arts.

“By providing access to quality teaching, materials and experiences, this funding will give more young Australians the opportunity to develop a love for the arts,” Burke says. (Photo: AAP)

The substantial investment will fund four projects to inspire the next generation of performers and creatives through arts education in ...

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