The National Craft Initiative has stated "we want to see that excellent, innovative craft and design is valued as integral to Australian society".  Current Honours candidate in the Gold & Silversmtihing Workshop, Zoe Brand was put forward by Craft ACT as an exemplar of the excellent and innovative craft practice occurring in the ACT.  The NCI published this great interview with Zoe Brand where she discusses her practice as both an artist and a gallerist based in Canberra.

To read the interview in full  

The National Craft Initiative (NCI) supports, builds and advocates for the craft/design sector in Australia. The NCI was formed in 2013 as a partnership between the National Association for the Visual Arts and the Australian Craft and Design Centres.  http://www.nationalcraftinitiative.com.au