ATSI Best Practice Resolution

31 May 2013

RECOMMENDATION for the development of a Best Practice Model in the making of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander work

As Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander theatre makers at the 2013 Australian Theatre Forum:

We believe we are at a critical moment in defining and shaping this country. As the foundation of the cultural landscape, we have a responsibility to establish the standards for the future.

It was identified there is an urgent need to establish a Best Practice Model in the making and presentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander theatre work and work of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander content.

Therefore, we request that the Australian Theatre Forum recommends the Australia Council support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander theatre makers to develop a Best Practice Model.

In the spirit of this recommendation, this process must be driven by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sector itself.

This recommendation was read out and generously supported by those in attendance at the Australian Theatre Forum in Canberra at 3pm on Friday 31st May.

Those in attendance included: Rachael Maza, David Milroy, Kyle Morrison, John Harvey, Margaret Harvey, Lisa Maza, Eva Mullaley, Isaac Drandic, Carla Hart, Maitland Schnaars, Alexis West, Teila Watson, Nakkiah Lui, Andrea James, Colin Kinchela, Fred Copperwaite, Sonny Dallas Law, Louana Sainsbury. Those additionally in support include: Jason Tamiru and Wesley Enoch.