Plus1 2025/26 Information Session

Learn more about Creative Australia’s Plus1 program and hear from your South Australian peers in the sector who’ve recently completed successful Plus1 campaigns.

Applications for the next round of Plus1 open on 18 June and close 5 August 2025.

Hannah Kothe, State Manager Development and Partnerships (SA/NT) will provide a briefing on the program with advice on how to develop a competitive application.

This will be followed by a panel comprised of the four SA organisations who participated in the Plus1 program in the 2024/2025 round, discussing their campaign strategies and communications.

Hear reflections and gain insights from the experiences of:

Robyn Jones, Carclew

Chloe Metcalfe, The Mill

Heidi von Bernewitz, Adelaide Baroque

Sarah Lancaster, The Mercury

Event details

Thursday 26 June

9.30am – 11am

161 Frome St, Adelaide 5000 (Kaurna Country)

(in-person only)

Light refreshments provided.

For any questions about the event please reach out to Hannah: hannah.kothe@creative.gov.au

What is Plus1?

Plus1 is a program to assist small-to-medium arts and cultural organisations (annual revenue under 5 million) develop their fundraising capacity, attract private sector support, grow stronger and broader networks and build supportive partnerships.  

The program pledges dollar-for-dollar matched funding of monies raised through a nominated fundraising campaign. Successful organisations are able to leverage this pledge to help develop and secure support. 

Plus1 is divided into two streams:

Stream A: for applicants with an annual turnover in the previous financial year of up to $500,000. Stream A applicants are eligible to request up to $25,000 in matched funding.  

Stream B: for applicants with an annual turnover in the previous financial year from $500,000 up to and including $5 million. Stream B applicants are eligible to request up to $50,000 in matched funding. 