Applications are now open for the 2026 Next Level Creative Mentorship Program!

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.

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.  

Check out episode 3 of the Access Ideas and Insights Podcast Series: The Neurodiversity Paradigm in Theatre.

This episode is all about reshaping creative processes, storytelling, and rehearsal rooms to celebrate neurodivergent perspectives. Learn from theatre-makers Pollyanna Nowicki, Joanna Erskine, and Jules Orcullo.