Cultural Council - Expression of Interest

Overview

The Cultural Council is being established as a dynamic new group that will champion the role of a strong cultural sector. Its purpose is to foster strategic conversations, build meaningful connections, and advocate for cultural development and access across the region.

Through its advocacy, the Cultural Council aims to spark progress across all sectors, contributing to a healthier, happier, and more prosperous region. Our cultural sector is powered by the dedication of our vibrant creative community, thriving on local talent, diversity, and visionary ideas.

As a member of the Cultural Council, you will have the opportunity to:

Contribute to high‑level discussions on regional cultural growth and investment.
Champion balanced and strategic approaches to cultural funding and advocacy.
Explore opportunities for new funding, sponsorships, and partnerships.
Build and strengthen networks that advance cultural opportunities across the Dubbo Region.

This Expression of Interest invites applications from community members who can reflect and represent the following stakeholder areas:

Social Services Community Representatives (2)
- This may include stakeholders from health services, community services, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, disability and aged services, and youth services.
Regional Creative Practitioners (4)
- This may include stakeholders from creative, cultural, or heritage organisations; independent creative practitioners; and event or program managers.

Priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate strong multi‑sector or interagency engagement. The Cultural Council seeks representatives with diverse experience across multiple stakeholder groups or creative sectors, who can effectively advocate for collaboration and strategic alignment.

Cultural Council Charter

Explore the role and responsibilities of the Cultural Council.

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Timeline

Timeline item 1 - complete

Council meeting
Ordinary Council Meeting 26 November 2024
Council endorsed the Community Engagement Group models.
CCL24/315 : Community Engagement Groups 2024-2028
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. That Council endorse the Community Engagement Group models as outlined in Table 1 of this report.
2. That Council endorse the creation of six Council Community Committees, being;
  - Wellington Town Committee
  - Villages Committee
  - Youth Council
  - Renewable Energy Community Benefit Fund Committee
  - Sister City Committee
  - Multicultural Advisory Committee
3. That work commences to see a call for expressions of interest for membership on the six Council Community Committees in January 2025, with the first committee meetings to be held in February and March 2025.
4. That Council endorse the creation of a new Dubbo Region Interests Council, being;
  - Dubbo Region Arts and Culture Council
5. That work commences to see a call for expressions of interest for executive committee membership on the Dubbo Region Arts and Culture Council in January 2025, with the first meeting to be held in March 2025.
Timeline item 2 - active

Expressions of interest open

EOI opens from 9am, Monday 2 February 2026.
Expressions of Interest are now open for the Cultural Council.
Applications can be made through the EOI form.
Hard copies can be made available at our:
Customer Experience Centres
Dubbo, Cnr Church and Darling Street
Wellington, Cnr Nanima Crescent and Warne Street
Mon-Fri | 9am - 5pm
Macquarie Regional Library
Dubbo Branch, Cnr Macquarie and Talbragar Street
Mon-Fri | 10am - 6pm
Sat | 10am - 3pm
Sun | 11am - 3pm
Wellington Branch, Cnr Percy and Maughan Street
Mon-Fri | 10am-5pm
Sat | 9:30am-12pm

EOI Closes 9am, Wednesday 4 March 2026.
Timeline item 3 - incomplete

Council decides

A report outlining the submissions received will be presented to Council at an upcoming Ordinary Council Meeting, with the date to be confirmed.

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For further information

Manager Arts and Culture
Dubbo Regional Council

Phone	(02) 6801 4000

(02) 6801 4000

www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au

P.O. Box 81
Dubbo NSW 2830

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