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.

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.

Welcome to the second episode of the Access Ideas and Insights Podcast Series: The Future of Disability Storytelling.

In this episode, we explore how narrative, agency and identity are shaping new possibilities across art forms and genres. Our guests include Christopher Bryant, an award-winning playwright, performer and educator, and Bria McCarthy, a Wiradjuri artist and writer whose practice spans theatre, literature, film, education and experimental shadow puppetry.

This Giving Day to the Arts, help make a real impact to supporting artists with disability, while increasing inclusion and accessibility within the arts sector.

Please donate to the Accessible Arts and Bundanon Artists Residency program for 2026. Every contribution makes a valuable difference. Thank you!