Recipients of Creative Change Grants
2026-27 Creative Change Grant Recipients
Six creative projects received a share of $25,000 through the 2026–27 Creative Change Grants program, supported by $15,000 from Moyne Shire Council and $10,000 from the Fletcher Jones Family Foundations.
Moyne Shorts – Port Fairy Short Film Competition and Showcase
Port Fairy Film Society Inc.
Funding will contribute to the establishment of a new short-film competition and public showcase at the Reardon Theatre in Port Fairy. The initiative will encourage emerging filmmakers, with opportunities for young people, schools and First Nations storytelling, alongside industry judging and networking to help develop the region's filmmaking community.
The Art of Song Project
Judith Dodsworth
A pilot illustrated art-song concert at St Brigid's in Crossley, bringing together professional vocal and piano performance in a regional setting. The project will explore new ways to engage audiences with classical music and test the potential for an ongoing regional concert series.
FYVC x Moyne: New Ways of Making Music
Find Your Voice Collective
An inclusive music collaboration bringing artists with disability and Moyne-based musicians together to create a new chamber ensemble and performance for the 2027 Port Fairy Folk Festival. The project will explore adaptive instruments and music technology, creating opportunities for musical experimentation, collaboration and professional performance.
The Creative Gathering – Make. Connect. Belong.
Susie Powell
A pilot series of creative gatherings bringing people together through making, skill-sharing and creative exchange. The project will explore the potential for an existing community space to support ongoing creative activity, collaboration and the development of a longer-term creative hub.
Voices of Koroit
Duke's Commercial Hotel Pty Ltd
A community singing project bringing people together through professional vocal coaching and collaborative songwriting. Participants will develop their musical skills and work together to create an original song celebrating Koroit's Irish heritage, fostering community connections and a shared sense of cultural identity.
Voices Unheard: Women's Storytelling Development Project
Jennifer Monk
Supporting the development of a creative storytelling project centred on women's voices and experiences, providing opportunities to explore personal stories and develop them through creative practice.
2025–26 Creative Change Grant Recipients
The inaugural Creative Change Grants program supported six projects spanning literature, visual arts, film, community engagement and emerging creative practices.
These projects reflect the diversity of creative talent across Moyne and the many ways arts and culture can connect communities, support creative development and bring new ideas to life.
Port Fairy Literary Weekend – Mentorship Initiative
Funding supported the establishment of a mentorship program connecting emerging and established writers across south-west Victoria, providing time, space and professional guidance to develop new literary works and creative careers.
Volcanic – Group Art Exhibition at the Koroit Theatre
An artist-led group exhibition showcasing local artists exploring Moyne's volcanic landscape through two- and three-dimensional works, activating the Koroit Theatre as a vibrant community arts venue.
Village Life – Fast Art Residency
A self-directed creative residency exploring local life through interviews, objects, sound and painting. The project brings together mixed-media works in a community exhibition celebrating creativity in everyday life.
Shelley Knoll-Miller – Graphic Recording Project
Supporting the establishment of a new graphic recording business, this project enables the artist to create live illustrated recordings for local organisations and community groups while developing an online presence and professional portfolio. The initiative expands the artist's creative practice and introduces this emerging artform to south-west Victoria.
Mortlake and District Creative Collective Pilot
A pilot initiative to establish and formalise a creative collective in Mortlake, supporting professional mentoring, governance development, three business–artist collaborations and regular networking opportunities to strengthen connections within the local creative community.
Koritj – Tower Hill: Stories from a Volcano and the Belfast Coast
A feature-length documentary expanding on the award-winning short film about Koritj (Tower Hill), weaving geology, ecology, culture and art into a story of deep time, renewal and resilience.
Funding supports Indigenous artists Brett Clarke and Yaraan Couzens-Bundle, alongside the filmmaker, to produce a dedicated storytelling segment for inclusion in the final documentary.
Find out more
Interested in bringing your creative idea to life?
Visit our Creative Change Grants page to learn more about the program, eligibility and future funding opportunities.