Why support NIDA?
NIDA is Australia’s most aspirational school for emerging performing and dramatic artists. We want to make that dream as accessible and rewarding for talented creative students as possible, and to continue providing students with the absolute best in teaching and technology to help bring their creativity to life.
NIDA offers world leading dramatic arts education that has unleashed the potential of some of Australia’s most loved, respected and globally successful actors, designers, writers, directors and technical production students. Our successful approach to teaching is founded in studio-based learning, applied in productions across a range of forms, scales and venues and guided by expert teaching professionals. This ‘hands on’ training involves substantial support, pastoral care and ongoing creative experimentation.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we are always looking for support to continue advocating for the future of Australian arts and culture.
Top-tier education
NIDA is a renowned not-for-profit arts educator. We are the national leader in the education and training of the industry’s best and brightest actors, directors, designers, makers, technicians and creatives.
Not-for-profit
As a not-for-profit institution, we rely on the generosity of our donors to maintain our high standards of educational excellence. Donors allow us to offer bursaries and scholarships to those who are financially disadvantaged.
Support Australian Storytellers
By donating to NIDA, you are investing in the future of Australian creative arts and entertainment. Your donation helps us keep teaching the skills that have made many NIDA graduates household names in acting, theatre, writing, film and more.
How do I become a supporter?
Gifts of more than $2 are tax deductible. Donations over $500 will be acknowledged in the NIDA foyer for 12 months. Donations over $100 will be acknowledged on the website for 12 months.
Any donation over $1,200 will give you access to our exclusive Behind The Scenes supporter events, for you and one other guest for 12 months. Events are ticketed where costs are incurred.
For more information on how you can support NIDA, please contact Lisa Hamilton, Head of Development, on 02 9697 7594 or email them at [email protected].
Behind the Scenes
Annual Giving Program & Supporters Events
Enjoy the exclusive benefits of being a NIDA supporter through our Behind The Scenes annual giving program. Behind The Scenes gives you the opportunity to engage with the NIDA community while supporting NIDA’s world-class education and training.
What will my donation go towards
You can donate to any and all of our funds that support different pathways at NIDA. Whether your interest is in supporting education for the disadvantaged, or helping students to fund their productions, your money will enrich the lives of our students and the industry as a whole.
Our Supporters & Partners
NIDA Foundation Trust
Established in 1984, the NIDA Foundation Trust is an independent body that raises funds for NIDA. The Trust supports projects and activities not provided for by regular government funding or earned income.
NIDA Alumni
NIDA Alumni are internationally recognised and respected. By making a gift today you are investing in the current and future generations of Australian artists working in the performing arts industry.