Partnership
A flagship First Nations regional asset.
A six year, accountable cultural investment vehicle on Country, in the run to Brisbane 2032. The 2027 inaugural event is the immediate ask. Forward year funding opens separately on the basis of inaugural delivery and reported performance.
Aligned to four national priorities.
Closing the Gap
First Nations economic participation, languages, cultures and connection to Country.
Elevate 2042
Queensland's 20 year Brisbane 2032 Games legacy strategy. Celebrating First Nations cultures, languages and stories.
Towards Tourism 2032
A regional anchor in Queensland's $44 billion visitor economy strategy to 2032.
Revive · National Cultural Policy
Australia's federal arts policy. Centres First Nations stories and supports regional festivals through the Festivals Australia grants programme.
Strategic value and where it lands.
02a · Strategic value to government
A flagship First Nations regional asset.
- iAligned to Brisbane 2032Direct strategic alignment to the Games cultural, tourism and First Nations programmes.
- iiClosing the Gap deliveryMeasurable multi year contribution on economic participation, language and Country.
- iiiRegional tourism assetDistributes Games visitor and investment dividend beyond South East Queensland.
- ivMulti year vehicleStaged, accountable investment suitable for departmental commitment and reporting.
- vReporting recordFirst Nations cultural investment in the run to 2032, suitable for parliamentary, departmental and international reporting.
02b · Where partnership lands
Delivering on Country.
Year 1 (2027 inaugural event) is the immediate ask. Forward year funding will open separately on the basis of inaugural delivery and reported performance.
- AProgramming & artistsEngagement, commissioning, travel and accommodation of First Nations artists and practitioners.
- BCultural governanceElders' time, ICIP protocols, language and ceremony, the cultural framework for the full six year programme.
- CProduction & tourismSite, technical, safety, accessibility, security, visitor management and regional tourism marketing.
- DWorkforce & legacyTraining, accreditation, employment, supplier participation and foundational assets that remain in Cherbourg.
Accountable annually.
Reported year on year to funders, partners and the wider community.
Visitor numbers, nights and expenditure across the South Burnett.
Direct and indirect jobs supported, including Cherbourg local participation.
First Nations artist engagement, commissions and earned income.
Training, accreditation and supplier participation outcomes.
Audience and media reach, including international media to 2032.
Community and cultural outcomes against the governance framework.
Read the prospectus, then talk to us.
The Invitation to Partner is the three page prospectus the Council uses with state and federal funders. It includes overview, outcomes, the pathway and the partnership ladder. Reach out before you take it internal.
Prospectus
Invitation to Partner.
Three page PDF. The signed off case for state and federal funders. Updated May 2026.