The following philanthropic foundations and trusts are other places you could go for financial assistance with your project. Note that these organisations prefer to support projects that empower and develop communities. Visit their websites to gain further details about their programs.

Scanlon Foundation
http://www.brencorpfoundation.org.au

Ian Potter Cultural Trust
http://www.ianpotter.org.au

The Myer Foundation
http://www.myerfoundation.org.au

The Reichstein Foundation
http://www.reichstein.org.au

The British Council
http://www.britishcouncil.org

The Christensen Fund
http://www.christensenfund.org

Silverton Foundation Inc.
http://www.silvertonfoundation.org

http://www.ourcommunity.com.au
Our Community provides a one-stop-gateway for practical resources, support and linkages between community networks and the general public, business and government - building capacity to strengthen the community in every Australian State and Territory.
Our Community provides a Funding Centre with information, advice, services and products, many of them free, to assist community groups become more viable. It has a database of many grants for community organisations in Australia.

http://www.philanthropy.org.au
Philanthropy Australia is the national membership body for the philanthropic sector. Philanthropy Australia has more than 220 members, with estimated total assets of more than $10 billion, who annually distribute tens of millions of dollars to the community. Funding is distributed primarily to the areas of social services and welfare, health, education, arts and culture, housing and community development, with particular emphasis on programs which benefit families, children and youth, and senior citizens. Philanthropy Australia publishes a directory of philanthropic foundations.

http://www.probonoaustralia.com.au
Pro Bono - The Australian Directory of Not for Profit Organisations
The Pro Bono Directory is fully searchable and easy to use. Its purpose is a "guide to giving" for individuals or companies wanting to donate or bequeath money to Not For Profit organisations. The database has been researched over 14 years and contains the most current information about Not for Profit organisations.

http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au
has information on heaps of stuff that is going on in the arts around Australia and is a good way to connect with other people, especially through http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/news/#websites

Australia Council for the Arts
The Australia Council is the Australian Government's arts funding and advisory body. It directly supports young, emerging and established artists, as well as new and established organisations. For more information go to: http://www.ozco.gov.au/artsresources.aspx