2026 South West Creatives Survey

This snapshot survey will take around 5 minutes to complete - thank you in advance for contributing to our understanding of creativity in the southwest!

What's this poll for?
We want to hear from creatives across southwest Victoria. Tells us who you are, what you do and what matters to you. Your answers will form the basis of a new regional Creative Industries Report Card, helping us understand the sector's needs and advocate for future support and investment.

Your opinions, needs and ideas

What are your biggest barriers or challenges?

What support, resources, or opportunities would make the biggest difference to you?

On a scale from 1-5, 1 being Not At All and 5 being Absolutely Yes, to what extent do you agree with the following statements:

	1	2	3	4	5
I feel connected with other people in my field
I feel part of a community through my creative activities
I have access to fit-for-purpose spaces for my creative work/activities
I feel confident that I can sustain my creative practice in the next 12 months
I feel confident about the future of the creative sector in the southwest region

Is there anything you would like to tell us about your answers above?

On a scale from 1-5, 1 being Not At All and 5 being Very Well Supported!: how supported do you feel to pursue your creative work or activities in southwest Victoria?

Can you tell us why you answered as above, or do you have any other comments you would like to make?

Here are some useful channels you may like to connect with:

RAV South West Facebook page & RAV mailing list
Corangamite Artscape
Glenelg Shire Council, Glenelg Arts, Glenelg Libraries
Creative Moyne

Creative Warrnambool

Thanks for your insights!

If you have any questions about this survey or the South West Creative Industries Strategy please contact Stacey Barnes on sw@rav.net.au.

Stay tuned for survey responses via the RAV South West Facebook page and our partners!