Showcasing some of Australia’s funniest comedians with disability or chronic illness, this raucous accessible comedy event boasts a line-up of award-winning performers. With razor-sharp wit and undeniable charm, these talented comedians share hilarious and uncensored insights into disability and oh so much more! From awkward encounters to side-splitting observations that cut to the quick, no subject is off-limits.

MC’d by the fabulous Madeleine Stewart, the changing line-up will feature comedians including Bec Charlwood, Sam Kissajukian, Alexandra Hudson, Bea Barbeau-Scurla, Jamal Abdul, Irene Nicola, Oliver Hunter, Loz Booth, Robyn Reynolds, Sam Wade and Tom Elphick.

Applications are now open for our Equip Leadership Toolkit program.

This exciting national program is a unique and comprehensive career development and leadership program designed for women and non-binary people with disability or who are d/Deaf to develop skills towards becoming influential leaders in the arts and cultural sector.

Applications close Sunday 2 June 2024.

For many years, the Australian screen industry has voiced a need to enhance diversity and inclusion.

Our Screen Access and Inclusion Masterclass program has been developed in consultation with screen professionals with lived experience of disability in order boost accessibility confidence through the provision of practical guides, achievable solutions and shareable resources.

Join in person at AFTRS or access the livestream on Thursday 20 June from 1.30pm – 3pm.

We’re delighted to announce the five talented artists with disability accessing professional mentorships through our 2024 NEXT LEVEL Creative Mentorship program!

Bria McCarthy, Bedelia Lowrenčev, Gemma Hudson, Josh Anderson and Freia Kirkaldy will each receive a mentorship within a leading performing arts organisation and $3000 in project funding to develop an innovative new project. Thanks to our partnering organisations Bangarra Dance Theatre, Griffin Theatre, Belvoir St Theatre, Merrigong Theatre and the Sydney Opera House.

Join us in person or online for Wellbeing Through Art, presented by Accessible Arts and the Art Gallery of New South Wales in celebration of NSW Women’s Week 2024.

Visual artist Emma Rani Hodges, clinical psychologist Jane Miskovic-Wheatley, dancer Laura Osweiler, comedian Celia Pacquola, and the Art Gallery’s assistant curator of contemporary international art Emily Sullivan will talk about the myriad benefits of art in an engaging exploration of health, wellbeing and diverse creative expression.

The event will be held at the Art Gallery and also livestreamed on Wed 6 March from 6pm.