The Arts - Research and Advocacy
Below please find resources that support educators articulate the benefits of Arts learning.
National Education and the Arts Statement 
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The National Education and the Arts Statement is the result of a joint resolve by both the Cultural Ministers' Council (CMC) and MCEETYA in 2005 to set down a vision for the future of education and the arts in Australia.
The resulting National Education and the Arts Statement recognises that schools that value creativity and innovation lead the way in cultivating the well-informed and active citizens Australia 's future demands.
The statement highlights the importance of the arts in giving students opportunities to both appreciate and be active participants in Australia's vibrant cultural life, which encourages the growth of flexible individuals who can communicate effectively and cope with change.
It also notes the importance of the arts in engendering cultural understanding and social harmony, and outlines key principles for collaborative action to improve and increase student access to arts programs.
Education and the Arts Partnership Initiative (EAPI)
Queensland's Education and the Arts Partnership Initiative (EAPI) project included a statewide school questionnaire and five productive case studies in urban, rural, remote and indigenous communities. The Education and the Arts Partnership Initiative (EAPI) investigated strategies for helping 'at risk' students by using the creative arts to address adolescent learning issues.
Arts Queensland
Arts Queensland, a Department of the Queensland Government, develops and implements cultural policy and administers cultural funding and capital works programs that support arts and cultural development for the benefit of the community.
Australia Council
This link lists education programs and services provided for school-aged children and young people by those arts organisations supported by the Australia Council for the Arts. It also provides research and advocacy documents that can be used to support your teaching.
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