For schools with many students facing disadvantage, we recognise that the cost of excursions can feel like an 'added extra' that's out of reach. Yet it's never been more important for young people to have the screen media skills that ACMI provides.
That's why we provide transport and ticket subsidies for schools with high Student Family Occupation and Education scores, as well as some low-fee non-government schools.
If you're a staff member from an eligible school, you can apply for these subsidies below. You can also support the future of this fund with an individual donation.
What students and teachers gain at ACMI
As Australia’s only museum for screen culture, ACMI takes students through the history and contemporary impact of the moving image in a way no other organisation can.
Workshops include filmmaking, storytelling, animation, game design and news-making. We also have professional development opportunities and resources for teachers.
A champion for the arts and education
Linda White was a Senator for Victoria, and served ACMI’s board from 2015 to 2022. She was a passionate advocate for women, workers’ rights, the arts and education. The ACMI School Access Fund was created through Linda’s tremendous generosity – a gift in her will of $150,000.
Each year we’ll use $10,000 from Linda’s gift, to cover transport costs and program fees for 770 students to visit ACMI. We also ask ACMI supporters to extend the impact of this fund each year, and well into the future.
Would you consider a donation? Your gift will help many more students access the wonder of an ACMI program.
For more information
Your application will be assessed within five business days. If you have questions about the program please contact the ACMI Education team.
P: +61 3 8663 2583
We gratefully acknowledge the late Linda White, whose generous bequest established the ACMI School Access Fund, supporting access for students who face barriers to visiting ACMI. Linda’s lifelong commitment to education and equitable access to the arts continue to live on through this program.