A study tour through the United Kingdom led Gail Hewton to expand and develop her career as a leader, teacher and trainer in the area of dance for seniors.

Indigenous singer/songwriter Tia Gostelow sharpened her writing and producing skills with the aim to release and tour her debut album.

Brisbane-based performance artist Scott Sneddon collaborated with artists and presenters in Kuala Lumpur to create new work. 

Lee McGowan developed his professional practice at a writers’ residence in northern Scotland.

Brisbane-based author and journalist Susan Johnson travelled to Greece to present her paper Elsewhere: On not being home, creativity as expatriation.

Violist Kieran Welch received mentoring and professional development opportunities at the 2016 Bang on a Can Summer Festival and developed a global network of leading contemporary musicians.