AbaF (Australia Business Arts Foundation) promotes private sector support for the arts, connecting business, the arts, donors and foundations through three programs - Partnering, Volunteering and Giving.

http://www.abaf.org.au...

http://www.abaf.org.au/

Provides current information and contact details for programs and policies that encourage excellence in artistic effort, support for cultural heritage and public access to arts and culture through policy development, research and grants.

http://www.arts.gov.au...

http://www.arts.gov.au

Arts Victoria advises on and implements arts policy, develops the arts and cultural industries across the State and ensures access for all Victorians. It supports the arts and cultural industries to encourage excellence, develop good ideas, build audiences, encourage participation and improve facilities.

http://www.arts.vic.gov.au...

http://www.arts.vic.gov.au/

The Australia Council is the Australian Government's arts funding and advisory body. It has a responsibility to create an environment which encourages the creativity and development of Australian artists, and which provides greater access to arts and cultural activities for all Australians.

http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au...

http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/

This section of the Culture Portal offers access to a range of websites offering information about Australia's culture and recreation. Sites can be browsed by audience, category or location.

http://www.culture.gov.au...

http://www.culture.gov.au/websites/

This section of the Culture Portal lists various directories for the arts and cultural sector including the Cultural Sector Grants and Services Finder and the Cultural Sector Training Course Finder.

http://www.culture.gov.au...

http://www.culture.gov.au/directory/

Arts Victoria offers a range of funding programs that support Victorian artists and arts organisations. Provides details of each program, including eligibilty criteria and information on how to apply.

http://www.arts.vic.gov.au...

http://www.arts.vic.gov.au/content/Public/Funding_Programs.aspx

The Australia Council's research hub is a one-stop shop for information about the nation's arts and culture.

http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au...

http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/research/

This section of the Culture Portal offers a range of resources for cultural sector professionals.

http://www.culture.gov.au...

http://www.culture.gov.au/resources/