Find your creative calling in regional Western Australia
Outback Prac is a program that connects university students with arts organisations across regional Western Australia through supported industry placements.
The program helps students build hands-on experience, develop professional networks, explore life in regional communities and gain insight into careers in arts and culture, all while contributing to meaningful local projects.
Whether student’s are interested in arts administration, community arts, events, communications, cultural development or creative practice, Outback Prac offers a chance to take learning beyond the classroom.
What students gain from the experience
Through Outback Prac, students:
- Receive hands-on experience and engagement with a regional arts organisation
- Build professional networks with arts workers, artists and communities
- Develop practical skills and confidence to establish a career
- Experience life, work and creative practice in regional Western Australia
- Contribute to projects that make a difference in local communities
- Receive support with travel, accommodation and living costs through Regional Arts WA and program partners
What to expect
Outback Prac students are supported to travel to and work in person and/or remotely with a regional arts organisation (a host).
Students will:
- Approach the placement with curiosity, professionalism and a willingness to learn
- Engage positively with your host organisation and local community
- Contribute to projects, events and day-to-day activities
- Build skills, knowledge and professional experience to support future career goals
- Be an active and respectful member of the community during the placement
Past student experiences
Find out what past Outback Prac participants learned, contributed and gained from their time working with regional arts organisations across Western Australia.
About the regional hosts
Through the Regional Arts Network, students have the opportunity to access a diverse group of arts organisations that play an important role in supporting creativity, community connection and cultural development throughout their regions.
Outback Prac placements provide an opportunity to learn from experienced arts professionals in these organisations, contribute to local projects and build valuable industry and community connections.
How to Apply
If you’re currently studying an arts and culture related degree at one of the participating universities, please contact the relevant coordinator below to express your interest and discuss your eligibility.
EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY/WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF PEFORMING ARTS (WAAPA:
Work Integrated Learning Coordinator Chris Scoggin: c.scoggin@ecu.edu.au
CURTIN UNIVERSITY:
Bec Shillington | MCASI Practicum Program Coordinator: mcasiprac@curtin.edu.au
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA (UWA):
UWA Work Integrated Learning Team via ask UWA Internship WIL
Program contact
If you’re studying at another university, or want to learn more about Outback Prac, contact:
Jade McCallum
Programs Coordinator, Regional Arts WA
jmccallum@regionalartswa.org.au