The oldest international theatre organisation in the world, the UNion Internationale de la MArionnette (UNIMA) is a Non-Governmental Organization affiliated to UNESCO. Its members who come from all over the world contribute to the development of puppetry art.

Present in more than 90 countries, UNIMA is a platform to exchange and to share between people who practise puppetry (amateur or professional), work on this art (researcher, historian etc.) or are passionate about this art.

UNIMA Australia is an association that supports and connects puppeteers, puppet makers and all people interested in puppetry arts in Australia and world-wide.

Live Performance Australia (LPA) is the peak body for Australia’s live performance industry. Their role is to protect and promote the interests of its Members.

They represent promoters and producers, performing arts companies, theatres, venues and performing arts centres, arts and music festivals, stadiums and arenas, as well as allied industries and institutions such as ticketing companies, technical suppliers, independent cinemas, exhibition venues and performing arts colleges.

PAC Australia is the national peak body for performing arts centres, presenters and producers across Australia. They connect presenters, producers and artists through its membership program and at their flagship event, the Australian Performing Arts Exchange (APAX).

PAC Australia advocates for its members on a national level with government and key stakeholders. They conduct research and publish insights on the latest trends and thinking in the performing arts and host training programs specifically designed to develop and enhance the presentation of the performing arts in Australia.

TNA is the leading industry development and advocacy organisation for small to medium and independent performing arts, working nationally. TNA services a wide range of performing arts including dance, circus and live art.

TNA strengthens artists and arts organisations, influences cultural policy at three levels of government, facilitates critical debate, and advocates for a more robust, interconnected, and innovative sector.

CircuitWest is the service organisation for the performing arts sector in Western Australia.   It is a membership, not-for profit organisation representing nearly 100 artists, producers and presenters

Its major role is to ensure that WA gets the performing arts experiences it deserves to grow one of the State’s critical sectors.

More quality artists and more performing arts experiences, in more spaces, for more communities in WA.

The Chamber of Arts and Culture Western Australia is the peak policy and advocacy body representing the arts and cultural sector in Western Australia. The Chamber believes that a vibrant and diverse arts and cultural scene is essential for economic, social and personal well-being.

Volunteering WA is the peak body for volunteering in Western Australia, working across community, government, corporate and education organisations to build capacity of volunteer involving organisations, and support volunteering.

Volunteering WA empowers people and communities to enrich Western Australia through engaging, leading and advancing volunteering across the state.

They proudly represent thousands of organisations who utilise volunteers, 750 volunteer involving member organisations and over 523,000 volunteers throughout WA.