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Podcast Episode 5: Creative Partnerships and Pathways

Check out the latest episode of the Access Ideas and Insights series: Creative Partnerships and Pathways.

This episode spotlights the creative partnerships and pathways transforming opportunities for artists with disability or who are d/Deaf. Learn from guest speakers Alex Jones and Jessica Olivieri.
Access Ideas and Insights: First Nations Storytelling

Access Ideas and Insights: First Nations Storytelling

Our upcoming event will focus on First Nations storytelling as a central platform for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures, Identity and Empowerment.

The Access Ideas and Insights panel will explore Storytelling as a living knowledge system – one that sustains First Nations Cultures, including language and traditional practices, while respectfully shaping community connection and advocating for collective responsibility.

The line-up of knowledgeable speakers includes Aretha Brown, Akala Newman and Daniel McDonald.
Next Level Creative Mentorships

Take Your Project to the Next Level!

Applications for the 2026 Next Level Creative Mentorship Program have been extended until Sunday 15 March!

This exciting initiative has expanded to support writers, musicians, dancers, choreographers, actors, directors and/or producers with disability or who are d/Deaf from NSW, SA, NT and the ACT. Ten artists with disability working in the performing arts will be provided with $3000 in project funding and access to a mentorship within a leading performing arts organisation to develop an innovative new project.
Access Ideas and Insights Podcast Episode 4_Disability Leadership

Podcast Episode 4: Disability Leadership

Check out the latest episode of the Access Ideas and Insights Podcast Series: Disability Leadership.

In this episode, we explore two perspectives shaping contemporary disability leadership: the artist and the CEO. We’re joined by Riana Head-Toussaint and Joshua Pether. Together, they unpack what disability leadership looks like in action and why this vital, transformative force is shaping the future of the arts.
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Songsmiths – Expressions of Interest Now Open

Applications are now open for Songsmiths – an exciting new program for songwriters who are d/Deaf or disabled. 

Songwriters at all career stages with disability or who are d/Deaf are encouraged to apply. Up to 12 people will be selected for this paid opportunity which aims to initiate fruitful creative connections between d/Deaf and disabled songwriters in order to strengthen craft, build resilience and increase industry knowledge.  
Accessible Recordings of Access Ideas and Insights: Disability Leadership. Photo by Rob Studdert.

Disability Leadership: Accessible Recordings

In celebration of International Day of People with Disability, Accessible Arts, in partnership with the Sydney Opera House, recently presented an Access Ideas and Insights event exploring Disability Leadership. Panellists Uncle Paul Calcott, Eliza Hull, and Sarah-Mace Dennis and MC Liz Martin shared valuable insights. If you missed this event or would like to experience it again, check out the accessible recordings.
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