- Round two of the Kids Access All Areas Vouchers program opens next week - 27 August
- Program open to WA families with children aged five to 15
- Initiative reduces cost barriers for families while supporting local artists, performers and creative organisations
- More than 100 venues and providers participating across metropolitan and regional WA
- Cook Labor Government fostering a vibrant and creative economy
Next week more children aged five to 15 will enjoy access to arts, cultural and creative events across Western Australia with a second round of the Kids Access All Areas Vouchers program opening.
Vouchers are valued at $50 with families eligible to claim up to four vouchers per household for children aged five to 15. Families who received a voucher in round one are not eligible for a voucher in round two.
Families will have until 31 May 2027 to redeem their vouchers, providing opportunities to enjoy arts and cultural experiences across three school holiday periods.
Vouchers can be used at more than 100 venues or providers across WA, with over 40 of those in regional areas, providing convenient options to experience arts, cultural and creative events across the State.
They can also be used to support attendance at paid ticketed eventsincluding circus, theatre, dance, music, opera and visualarts. Popular venues and providers include State Theatre Centre, SciTech, Crown Theatre, Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre and Mandurah Performing Arts Centre.
Participating in the program is simple and takes just three-steps: reserve a voucher, purchase tickets to an eligible arts or cultural event then upload the tax invoice to claim your rebate.
Families can claim their voucher from 27 August, through the ServiceWA App by going to the Offers tab. Applicants also have access to email support and a 24/7 ServiceWA helpline.
Voucher holders are encouraged to plan and book eligible arts and cultural experiences early to make the most of their voucher before the redemption period closes on 31 May 2027.
More information about the Kids Access All Areas Vouchers program is available at www.cits.wa.gov.au/kaaa
As stated by Creative Industries Minister Simone McGurk:
"The Cook Labor Government is committed to supporting families to access the wide range of excellent arts and culture experiences available across the State.
"This program, along with initiatives like the WA Student Assistance Payment, is aimed at providing targeted cost-of-living relief to families, while also supporting WA based arts and creative organisations and helping to build a thriving creative sector.
"With more than 100 participating venues and providers across WA, including many in regional communities, families have plenty of opportunities to use their vouchers close to home or while exploring different parts of the State.
"Increasing participation in arts and cultural experiences provides important educational and wellbeing benefits for children and young people, helping to spark creativity, build confidence and create lasting memories while supporting their learning and development."
