THE CHILDREN'S
THEATRE ALLIANCE
THEATRE FOR EVERY CHILD
Australia's professional children's theatre makers working together.
CHILDREN THEATRE IS CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE. CHILDREN THEATRE IS SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
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Artistic Engagement
Children shape Australia's cultural life now, not just in the future.
Health and wellbeing
Arts engagement in early years strengthens brain, body and relationships.
Emotional Wellbeing
Theatre builds the emotional skills children need to feel and connect.
Belonging and Connection
Children who belong thrive. Theatre builds that belonging.
WHY CHILDREN'S THEATRE
Only 1 in 5 children get access to theatre
Only 6 funded theatre companies
No national arts policy for children
1 in 4 children struggle with emotional maturity
Theatre is seen as enrichment. Children miss social benefits
BUT, WE HAVE A PROBLEM
NATIONAL CULTURAL POLICY V2.0
An 10-year action plan with the investment to make it real.
A national arts strategy for children and young people.
WE ARE CALLING FOR
BUILD A STRONG SECTOR
Build capacity by investing in the Alliance and artists creating theatre for children and families.
CHILDREN'S THEATRE FUND
A public-private investment fund for children's theatre responding to strategic gaps.
CULTURAL + SOCIAL
Commit to cross-portfolio investment in children's theatre as social infrastructure.
REMOVE BARRIERS
A coordinated program to remove systemic barriers to access for children across Australia.
Key actions for the Theatre for Young Audiences sector.
OUR RECOMMENDATIONS
I AM #ForEveryChild
FOR EVERY CHILD