Advancing the arts in community life across Australia
Advancing the arts in community life across Australia
Advancing the arts in community life across Australia
At the Effie Baker Foundation, we work for the advancement of the arts in community life. We see this practically expressed in the contribution of the arts to humanity’s nobility and oneness. The arts bridge differences and raise consciousness about justice and equity, and removal of all forms of prejudice.
At the Effie Baker Foundation, we work for the advancement of the arts in community life. We see this practically expressed in the contribution of the arts to humanity’s nobility and oneness. The arts bridge differences and raise consciousness about justice and equity, and removal of all forms of prejudice.
At the Effie Baker Foundation, we work for the advancement of the arts in community life. We see this practically expressed in the contribution of the arts to humanity’s nobility and oneness. The arts bridge differences and raise consciousness about justice and equity, and removal of all forms of prejudice.
Our efforts are focused on local communities. We collaborate with individuals, agencies, and institutions to develop capacity for the use of the arts as a means of generating joy, strengthening bonds of unity, disseminating knowledge, and consolidating understanding. In short, we aim to contribute to the betterment of our communities through the arts.
Our efforts are focused on local communities. We collaborate with individuals, agencies, and institutions to develop capacity for the use of the arts as a means of generating joy, strengthening bonds of unity, disseminating knowledge, and consolidating understanding. In short, we aim to contribute to the betterment of our communities through the arts.
Our efforts are focused on local communities. We collaborate with individuals, agencies, and institutions to develop capacity for the use of the arts as a means of generating joy, strengthening bonds of unity, disseminating knowledge, and consolidating understanding. In short, we aim to contribute to the betterment of our communities through the arts.
We see the arts as an expression of human creativity. This human creativity, a gift all possess, is expressed in many aspects of our lives, particularly in artistic endeavours such as storytelling, drama, visual arts and music.
We see the arts as an expression of human creativity. This human creativity, a gift all possess, is expressed in many aspects of our lives, particularly in artistic endeavours such as storytelling, drama, visual arts and music.
We see the arts as an expression of human creativity. This human creativity, a gift all possess, is expressed in many aspects of our lives, particularly in artistic endeavours such as storytelling, drama, visual arts and music.
How we work
How we work
How we work
The Effie Baker Foundation is made up of a small team of ‘Arts Promoters’. In neighbourhood settings across Australia, they support local community groups to incorporate the arts into their lives, creating inclusion, connection, joy and unity.
The Effie Baker Foundation is made up of a small team of ‘Arts Promoters’. In neighbourhood settings across Australia, they support local community groups to incorporate the arts into their lives, creating inclusion, connection, joy and unity.
Collaborating with communities to use the arts as a means of strengthening the social fabric of the community.
Collaborating with communities to use the arts as a means of strengthening the social fabric of the community.
Facilitating local groups to foster well-being, create meaning and combat social isolation in the community.
Facilitating local groups to foster well-being, create meaning and combat social isolation in the community.
Supporting the organisation of local community festivals and camps that centre the arts.
Supporting the organisation of local community festivals and camps that centre the arts.
Developing programs for children focusing on the use of the arts in their wellbeing and development.
Developing programs for children focusing on the use of the arts in their wellbeing and development.
Everyone has capacity to contribute to the betterment of the world
Everyone has capacity to contribute to the betterment of the world
Everyone has capacity to contribute to the betterment of the world
The inspiring belief that animates and shapes our actions at the Effie Baker Foundation is that every individual has capacity to contribute to the betterment of the world, provided they are given agency through education and environment, and conditions that allow for that.
The inspiring belief that animates and shapes our actions at the Effie Baker Foundation is that every individual has capacity to contribute to the betterment of the world, provided they are given agency through education and environment, and conditions that allow for that.
Stories
Stories
Stories
Quick snippets from communities using the arts to generate joy, build unity and more!
Quick snippets from communities using the arts to generate joy, build unity and more!
CAIRNS
Drum circle uses beats to create harmony
A group of volunteers organised a neighbourhood family festival, held on the lawn outside a block of units in Far North Queensland. The aim was to bring the community together to think and talk about the importance of building strong families. On the lawn, a small drum circle was formed, using music and rhythm to create harmony, participation and unity.
CAIRNS
Drum circle uses beats to create harmony
A group of volunteers organised a neighbourhood family festival, held on the lawn outside a block of units in Far North Queensland. The aim was to bring the community together to think and talk about the importance of building strong families. On the lawn, a small drum circle was formed, using music and rhythm to create harmony, participation and unity.
CAIRNS
Drum circle uses beats to create harmony
A group of volunteers organised a neighbourhood family festival, held on the lawn outside a block of units in Far North Queensland. The aim was to bring the community together to think and talk about the importance of building strong families. On the lawn, a small drum circle was formed, using music and rhythm to create harmony, participation and unity.
TOWNSVILLE
Youth group creates and performs play
A group of young people from Townsville have spent their school holidays travelling the east coast of Queensland presenting a play about the life and service of an inspiring figure from history. The project began when a member of the youth group expressed his desire to develop his talent for acting. With support from a facilitator of the program, a small group of actors formed and brought the project to life. “The value of bringing things through theatre, it’s not the same as reading a book. Because you actually see the performance first hand, you get to relive what she went through, in person.” said one of the participants reflecting on using the arts.
TOWNSVILLE
Youth group creates and performs play
A group of young people from Townsville have spent their school holidays travelling the east coast of Queensland presenting a play about the life and service of an inspiring figure from history. The project began when a member of the youth group expressed his desire to develop his talent for acting. With support from a facilitator of the program, a small group of actors formed and brought the project to life. “The value of bringing things through theatre, it’s not the same as reading a book. Because you actually see the performance first hand, you get to relive what she went through, in person.” said one of the participants reflecting on using the arts.
TOWNSVILLE
Youth group creates and performs play
A group of young people from Townsville have spent their school holidays travelling the east coast of Queensland presenting a play about the life and service of an inspiring figure from history. The project began when a member of the youth group expressed his desire to develop his talent for acting. With support from a facilitator of the program, a small group of actors formed and brought the project to life. “The value of bringing things through theatre, it’s not the same as reading a book. Because you actually see the performance first hand, you get to relive what she went through, in person.” said one of the participants reflecting on using the arts.
The Effie Baker Foundation was established in 2025, and is entirely philanthropically funded. We are a registered Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Australian charity (ACN 684 812 735)
© 2025 Effie Baker Foundation Ltd
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their cultures; and to elders both past and present.
The Effie Baker Foundation was established in 2025, and is entirely philanthropically funded. We are a registered Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Australian charity (ACN 684 812 735)
© 2025 Effie Baker Foundation Ltd
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their cultures; and to elders both past and present.
The Effie Baker Foundation was established in 2025, and is entirely philanthropically funded. We are a registered Australian charity (ACN 684 812 735)
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their cultures; and to elders both past and present.