Teachers are concerned the future of Australia’s arts and entertainment industry looks bleak as theatre courses are cut across the country. Triggered by staff redundancies and course cuts due to the COVID-19 pandemic, two well-regarded theatre and drama degrees have ...

New research from Monash University has warned the government that subjects like music and the arts play a pivotal role in developing social inclusion and intercultural competence within students. Led by Dr Renee Crawford, Senior Lecturer in Monash University’s Faculty ...

Although music is a universal cultural characteristic, according to national peak body Music Australia just 23 per cent of government schools provide students with an effective music education. By contrast, 88 per cent of independent schools do so. This is additionally concerning as it ...