An international opportunity for creative Indigenous Australians

ACCELERATE is a unique international cross-cultural program, designed to boost and further the careers of Indigenous Australians working in creative industries. Applications close 17 July 2009.

ACCELERATE has been initiated by the British Council and the Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts & Culture, Faculty of the VCA, University of Melbourne, in association with the Australia Council for the Arts and Virgin Atlantic Airways.

In its inaugural year, ACCELERATE, will give three individuals the opportunity to work in the UK under the guidance and mentorship of UK creative leaders in their own world class cultural organizations.  

Selected through a national competitive process, successful candidates will undertake a tailored professional development programme, including:

• An all expenses paid trip to the UK including a return economy Virgin Atlantic Airways flight
• Individually designed professional development program in the UK creative industries
• Leadership training
• A professional secondment with a cultural organisation upon return to Australia.

ACCELERATE seeks accomplished individuals who are established in their art-form, well-respected by their community and professional peers and poised to take the next step in their careers.

Application forms and further details are available at www.accelerate.org.au