Building Australia’s Screen Workforce Through Inclusive Skills Investment

Targeted skills development remains essential to sustaining Australia’s screen production capability, and initiatives like the Netflix Specialist Make‑Up Scholarship play a critical role in building a future‑ready workforce. Delivered in partnership with NIDA, the scholarship supports First Nations and people of colour to access specialist training for high‑demand, on‑set roles within the Australian screen industry.

By investing in vocational pathways such as hair and make‑up artistry, streamers and training institutions are helping to remove barriers to entry, strengthen crew diversity, and ensure Australian productions continue to meet the demands of global platforms. These investments directly support jobs, skills growth, and long‑term industry resilience.

Supporting inclusive talent pipelines is key to maintaining Australia’s position as a globally competitive production hub. Source: https://www.nida.edu.au/news/nida-and-netflix-announce-specialist-make-up-scholarship/

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