https://cma-website.pages.dev/Recent content in Home on Community Music AustraliaHugoen-auMon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://cma-website.pages.dev/news/national-community-music-survey-announced/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://cma-website.pages.dev/news/national-community-music-survey-announced/A landmark national initiative to better understand and strengthen community music participation across the country.https://cma-website.pages.dev/news/submission-national-cultural-policy/Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://cma-website.pages.dev/news/submission-national-cultural-policy/Our first national policy submission calls for greater recognition and investment in community music participation.https://cma-website.pages.dev/news/community-music-australia-established/Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://cma-website.pages.dev/news/community-music-australia-established/A new registered charity to strengthen, support and advocate for community music participation across Australia.https://cma-website.pages.dev/about/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://cma-website.pages.dev/about/<h2 id="what-is-community-music-australia">What is Community Music Australia?</h2> <p>We represent and support the thousands of Australians who make music together in community bands, orchestras, choirs, ensembles and other music groups. From major metropolitan centres to regional and remote communities, community music provides opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect, learn, perform and belong.</p> <p>Community music is one of Australia&rsquo;s largest cultural activities. It strengthens social connections, improves wellbeing, develops skills and creates vibrant local communities. Yet despite its significant contribution, the sector is often under-recognised and under-resourced.</p>https://cma-website.pages.dev/advocacy/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://cma-website.pages.dev/advocacy/<p>Community music is one of Australia&rsquo;s most accessible and widely participated forms of cultural activity. It strengthens communities, improves wellbeing, develops skills and creates opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect through music.</p> <p>Despite its significant social and cultural impact, community music has historically received limited recognition and support compared to other sectors. Community Music Australia works with governments, funding bodies, industry partners and community organisations to champion the value of community music and promote policies that strengthen participation across Australia.</p>https://cma-website.pages.dev/contact/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://cma-website.pages.dev/contact/https://cma-website.pages.dev/key-priorities/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://cma-website.pages.dev/key-priorities/<h2 id="advocate">Advocate</h2> <p>Community music is one of Australia&rsquo;s largest and most accessible forms of cultural participation, yet it remains significantly under-recognised in policy, funding and strategic planning.</p> <p>Community Music Australia advocates for greater recognition of community music as essential cultural and social infrastructure. We work with governments, funding bodies, arts organisations and industry partners to ensure that the voices of community musicians, volunteers and organisations are heard at a national level.</p>https://cma-website.pages.dev/privacy/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://cma-website.pages.dev/privacy/<p><em>This policy is a starting template. Please have it reviewed to confirm it reflects your actual data practices and any applicable obligations before relying on it.</em></p> <p>Community Music Australia (&ldquo;we&rdquo;, &ldquo;us&rdquo;, &ldquo;our&rdquo;) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the <em>Privacy Act 1988</em> (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.</p> <h2 id="information-we-collect">Information we collect</h2> <p>We collect personal information that you provide to us directly, including when you:</p>https://cma-website.pages.dev/research-and-resources/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://cma-website.pages.dev/research-and-resources/<h2 id="national-community-music-survey">National Community Music Survey</h2> <p>From 1 October 2026, Community Music Australia will undertake the first national survey of community music organisations in Australia.</p> <p>The survey will gather data from community bands, orchestras, choirs, ensembles and other community music groups across the country to better understand the size, reach and impact of the sector. It will provide valuable insights into participation, volunteering, organisational capacity, financial sustainability, infrastructure needs and the contribution community music makes to Australian communities.</p>https://cma-website.pages.dev/why-community-music-matters/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://cma-website.pages.dev/why-community-music-matters/<h2 id="what-is-community-music">What is community music?</h2> <p>It encompasses a diverse range of groups and activities, including community bands, orchestras, choirs, ensembles, drumming groups, music theatre organisations and other music-making activities that bring people together through shared participation.</p> <p>Community music is open, inclusive and accessible. It welcomes people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds and experience levels, whether they are taking their first musical steps or have been making music for decades.</p> <p>At its heart, community music is about participation. While performances and artistic excellence are important, community music places equal value on connection, belonging, learning and personal growth. It creates opportunities for people to come together, share experiences, develop skills and contribute to the cultural life of their communities.</p>