Eligibility Criteria

Creative Corner Inc is the peak body supporting and promoting the creative industry across the South West of Western Australia. This document sets out the criteria for individuals, businesses and organisations wishing to join the South West Creative Directory as either a free Subscriber or a paid Member.

1. General Eligibility

These criteria apply to all applicants, regardless of the tier applied for.

• Regional connection. The applicant is based in, or actively delivers creative work or services to, the South West WA region (including but not limited to Augusta-Margaret River, Busselton, Bunbury and Dunsborough).

• Creative discipline fit. The applicant’s work falls within a recognised directory category (e.g. Animation, Architecture, Artists & Graphic Designers, Audio & Music Services, Content Producer, Creative Agency, Digital Services, Event Management & Venues, Gallery, Marketing & PR, Musician, Photographer, Writers), or a closely related creative or creative-support field.

• Genuine practice or business. The applicant is a practising creative individual, a creative-sector business, or an organisation that materially supports the creative industry (for example, a venue, gallery, agency, or creative-education provider).

• Accurate contact details. The applicant provides a valid name or business name, email address, phone number and, where applicable, a website, for public listing in the Creative Directory.

• Agreement to terms. The applicant accepts the Creative Corner’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, and agrees to represent themselves and the wider creative industry professionally and respectfully within the Creative Directory.

2. Subscriber Tier (Free) — Additional Criteria

• No fee payable, however the General Eligibility criteria in Section 1 must still be met.

• Full listing accepted. The applicant is willing to provide a complete profile, including all directory fields, multiple categories and photos.

• Newsletter opt-in. The applicant agrees to receive the Creative Corner newsletter as part of the Subscriber listing.

3. Membership Tier (Paid) — Additional Criteria

• Payment of annual fee. The applicant pays the current annual membership fee at the time of application.

• Full listing accepted. The applicant is willing to provide a complete profile, including all directory fields, multiple categories and photos.

• Community participation. The applicant has an interest in participating in Creative Corner activities, such as networking events, workshops, programs and the Annual General Meeting.

• Public promotion. The applicant is comfortable being publicly promoted as a Member — for example via social media, in the newsletter, at events or through speaking and presenting opportunities.

• Voting & governance rights. In return, Members receive voting rights at the AGM and are eligible to stand for election to the Creative Corner Committee.

4. Comparison at a Glance

5. Application, Renewal & Removal

• Applications are submitted via the online Creative Directory listing form and reviewed before publication.

• Memberships and Subscriber listings run on an annual cycle and must be renewed to remain active in the Creative Directory.

• Creative Corner reserves the right to decline or remove a listing that does not meet the above criteria, contains inaccurate information, or does not reflect the professional standards of the Creative Directory.

   

Questions about eligibility or an existing listing can be directed to hubmanager@thecreativecorner.com.au.