CircusWA’s youth programs create pathways for young people of all abilities and backgrounds to participate in the arts in a way that is inclusive and enhances participants’ sense of well-being. 

 The following short and long-term outcomes are within our reach to influence. 

 More WA youth will have … 

• Increased confidence and empowerment, believing that they can achieve extraordinary things. 
• Improved physical and mental health and wellbeing. 
• Increased participation in community and cultural activities. 
• Have full inclusion in community and social life. 
• Increased sense of place and belonging. 
• Developed increased capacity to shape and express cultural identity. 
• Improved social, personal and life skills. 
• Reduced financial barriers for engaging in the arts. 

 Our community will benefit from … 

• Greater social inclusion and cohesion. 
• Increased trust, tolerance, and appreciation for others. 
• A deepened understanding of community and inclusion. 
• Recognition of the capabilities of people of all abilities and backgrounds, leading to increased employment. 
• Increased investment in First Nations arts and cultural expression. 
• Increased opportunities to see and engage with next generation artists of all abilities.
• Increased empathy, understanding and tolerance of difference.

 CircusWA and the arts and culture sector will benefit from … 

• A larger, diverse and more connected circus arts and physical theatre community. 
• Increased attention and investment on building capacity, diversity, and inclusion. 
• Artists and community become social change-oriented. 
• Increased collaboration among community, organisations, and the government to increase capacity. 
• Stability of cross-sector partnerships and collaboration beyond the project period leading to increased employment and economic opportunities, and meaningful work.

THEORY OF CHANGE

Our Measures of Success:

• Proven increase in the physical and creative capacity, social responsibility and readiness skills of young people.
• Youth programs which are in line with best practice and standards in youth arts and cultural practice, social inclusion and experiential learning.
• Evidence of growth in social impact, art form development, employment and organisational capacity.
• Growth and stability of private and cross-sector partnerships and collaboration.