New Member - FutureNow

About FutureNow

FutureNow is a leading independent not-for-profit skills advisory body that provides high-level strategic advice to government, the education and training sector and to industry on the workforce development needs of the creative, leisure and technology sectors.

Since its inception 30 years ago, FutureNow’s industry span has expanded to include the performing and visual arts, galleries, libraries and museums, design, writing and publishing, screen, hospitality, tourism, travel and events, sport and recreation, racing, technology, media, and print.

FutureNow’s vision that ‘Western Australia is well prepared with the new order skills required by the changing economy and changing society’ is supported by its purpose which is ‘To be the independent body that provides industry informed advice to influence skills development strategies across the Creative, Leisure and Technologies sectors.

FutureNow uses rigorous research methods and face-to-face engagement with a broad range of industry, community, and education partners to understand current and future skills and knowledge needs within a dynamic global labour market and the ever-evolving world of work.

Why FutureNow has joined the Committee for Perth

"I have followed the Committee for Perth’s advocacy, research and policy recommendations for several years and have been impressed by the positive impact that emerges from its work. It appears that the Committee for Perth occupies a quite distinctive strategic position as a result of its non partisan, inclusive and collaborative approach which enables creative and innovative ideas to be explored.

Many of the research areas mirror domains that are explored at FutureNow and also align to my personal interests in placemaking, urban design, amenity and inclusion, architecture and cultural life.

I think the Committee for Perth makes an important contribution to the ‘differentiation of place’ challenges and opportunities that Perth confronts as a result of its unique geographical, cultural and economic position and would like to contribute and be more engaged in these conversations."

Julie Hobbs, Chief Executive Officer, FutureNow