The Greater CREATIVE Bendigo Strategy was adopted in 2019, and is now due for a review.

When we were developing the Greater Creative Bendigo Strategy in 2018, we surveyed industry stakeholders as part of the consultation process. From November to December 2023, Industry stakeholders were given an opportunity to complete a similar survey to see how we are tracking.

The survey aimed to gain insight into advantages and challenges facing people working in a creative business in Greater Bendigo.

The responses provided will contribute to the evaluation of the Greater CREATIVE Bendigo Strategy, and help inform priorities for a future Arts and Creative Industries Action Plan.

The draft action plan will be available for community feedback later this year on Let's Talk.

Thank you for your contributions to the Greater Creative Bendigo Strategy Review.

Responses highlighted the top challenges facing creative businesses over the next 5-10 years as:

Survey responses where themed. The top four suggested opportunities for creative businesses in the future were:

As a industry stakeholder we want your thoughts on:

• the current working context
• strengths
• trends
• gaps and;
• priorities for the local creative industries