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Community supports more investment by the WA Government in arts and culture

83% of respondents agreed that the WA Government should invest in arts and culture to ensure activities are available to the public.

Arts and culture are an important part of childhood and child development

• 93% of respondents agreed that it is important for children and young people to have access to arts, cultural and creative activities as part of their education, and 90% of respondents agreed that it is important for children and young people to have access to arts, cultural and creative activities outside of school.

Arts, culture and creativity has an increasingly valuable role in people’s lives.

96% of respondents said that arts, culture and creativity provided value to their lives. When respondents were asked to rate the value of arts, culture and creativity in their own life, 64% of respondents gave a high rating of 4 or 5 out of 5.

• Personal value increased steadily from 65 index points (out of 100) in 2021 to 70 index points in 2025.
• The personal value index score is at a 10-year high.

Arts, cultural and creative activities contribute to community health and wellbeing

• 84% of respondents agreed that arts and culture make them feel good.
• 82% of respondents agreed that attending or participating in arts, cultural and creative activities and events has a positive impact on their mental health.
• 79% of respondents agreed that attending or participating in arts, cultural and creative activities improves understanding and respect for different cultures and perspectives.
• 71% of respondents agreed that attending or participating in arts, cultural and creative activities improves their sense of belonging and connection with others.

In recognition of the valuable role that arts and culture plays in people’s lives, 34% of respondents gave back to the arts, cultural and creative sector over the past 12 months, mostly by donating or volunteering.