FutureNow

FutureNow is the industry skills advisory council for the Creative, Leisure and Technology sectors in WA. It is a not for profit organisation that was established in 1990. FutureNow’s  purpose is to facilitate the continual improvement of workforce skills in the creative, leisure and technology sectors to drive economic growth & productivity, as well as enriching Western Australia's cultural and social landscape now and not the future. These sectors include Tourism, hospitality, events and travel, the visual and performing arts, galleries, museums and libraries, screen, writing and publishing, technology, sport, fitness and recreation, equine and racing and print.

 FutureNow delivers on its purpose and vision by;

• Providing leadership and strategic advice about skills, workforce and industry development across creative, leisure and technology sectors in WA. 
• Facilitating collaboration and creating platforms to inspire innovation and progressive workforce development policy solutions and responses. 
• Undertaking research on the most important workforce development issues that face our sectors. 
• Delivering services to support and build capacity across the diverse sectors it represents.
• Extending conversations about the broader ecosystem of workforce development and the impact changing work typologies can have in future.