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Other culture and the arts projects to be funded include:

• $15 million for further upgrades and restoration work at His Majesty's Theatre. This includes reinstating original balconies and verandahs to provide new event spaces. The works are expected to create 110 jobs;
• $15 million allocated to the 'Getting the Show back on the Road' shared risk package to reactivate live performances and touring activities, creating increased opportunities for employment and venue activation. The package includes:
  • a $5.65 million venue hire waiver for local performing arts companies for free access to State Government venues including those managed by the Perth Theatre Trust, Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority and VenuesWest.
  • a $350,000 contribution to events delivered by the Western Australian Music Industry Association; and
  • up to $9 million available to underwrite COVID-19 related financial risks for live music and performance;
• $5 million Lotterywest COVID-19 Relief Fund investment for the DLGSC and Lotterywest Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery Program. This artists in residence program will provide valuable employment opportunities for individual artists to work with local communities in activating spaces and delivering broad community benefits. The program will engage children and families where COVID-19 has had a negative social, health or economic impact, and who have limited access to arts and cultural programs;
• $2 million to commence the planning of an Aboriginal Cultural Centre;
• $2 million investment for the design and delivery of online portals for Aboriginal art sales and presentation of performing arts activity. The initiative will foster collaboration and promote Western Australian works on the local, national and international stage; and
• $6 million for the Jewish Community Centre, matching the Federal Government's investment of $6 million. The works, which are expected to create 90 jobs, will upgrade the existing facility in Yokine to incorporate space for community organisations to collaborate. 

These new initiatives come on top of the $1 million for the Regional Arts Resilience Grants Program, which will support the ongoing creative and cultural activity in the regions. These grants, which were announced in July, will provide up to $15,000 for creative development, community engagement and capacity-building projects.