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  • you have read, understood and voluntarily agree to the collection and use of your personal information as described in Screen Australia’s privacy notice (available on our website here) (Privacy Notice); and
  • you have informed all individuals whose personal information is to be included in the application form or supporting materials of the matters set out in the Privacy Notice, provided them with a copy (as linked here) and obtained their consent to disclose the relevant personal information to Screen Australia.
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General Requirements

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  • Applicants must provide accurate information to Screen Australia at all times. A person or company that makes a false or misleading statement to Screen Australia in an application may face criminal or civil liability including liability for an offence under the Criminal Code Act 1995. In addition, if funding awarded by Screen Australia was obtained by fraud or serious misrepresentation, Screen Australia can revoke its funding. 
  • It is important that you read our Terms of Trade and the Skip Ahead Guidelines to ensure your project is eligible for Screen Australia Funding and to help you deliver the strongest application possible.
  • For help completing this application, refer to the Help Guide for Applicants or Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • For queries about the guidelines, deadlines, or questions in the form, please contact us on 1800 507 901 during business hours or email online@screenaustralia.gov.au and quote your application number

Skip Ahead is a joint initiative of Screen Australia and YouTube Australia. Since 2014, over the course of nine funding rounds, Skip Ahead has supported 43 YouTube content creators to develop their skills, and support them to work towards sustainable careers. Past recipients include Lyanna Kea, Never Too Small, Michael Shanks (timtimfed), Rainbow Bop, Toby Hendy (Tibees), Danny and Michael Philippou (Racka Racka), and more.

Skip Ahead is open to both documentary and scripted projects. In 2025, Skip Ahead will continue to seek to support at least one project aimed at a children’s audience to premiere on YouTube Kids.

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