Get up and go - GAMAA launches overseas internship grant

The new-look Graphic Arts Merchants Association of Australia is putting its money where its best intentions are to help develop industry education and leadership.

A $15,000 GAMAA Industry Overseas Industry Grant is now available to qualified industry applicants. Designed to help professionals further their career and education by working with relevant businesses around the world.

The Grant covers such categories as marketing/promotion, new media, print, graphic design and independent research. It is open to Australian residents 25 years and over (up to 55 years) who are working in the industry. Applicants must also have the support of their employer.

Pictured: The GAMAA Group (l-r) Stephen McRobert and Kelly Bourke (past scholarship recipients) with Ian Martin, and Meredith Darke.


According to Ian Martin, president of GAMAA, the new Grant is an extension of the association’s highly valued leadership program and reflects its commitment to working towards a sustainable industry.

“Over the past eight years GAMAA has awarded 38 further education scholarships and conducted more than 20 industry- dedicated workshops focused on fostering leadership skills in our industry.

“If Australia is going to compete in a global economy =we need to continue to invest in people to ensure we' re at the leading edge and with world’s best practice. There is increasing focus on the importance of further education, not only for our industry, but also in relation to the entire Australian economy.

“GAMAA believes the launch of this new internship grant will enable a dedicated and focused analysis of trends and opportunities that will assist in adding to the body of knowledge of our industry,” he said.

The new grant was announced last night at the unveiling of GAMAA’s new branding look (pictured).