Showcasing some of Australia’s funniest comedians with disability or who are chronically ill, this accessible comedy event boasts a hilarious line-up headlined by Bec Charlwood and featuring Robyn Reynolds, John Robles, Jamal Abdul and Lily Starr, and hosted by award-winning comedian Madeleine Stewart.

This event is wheelchair accessible and will be captioned and Auslan interpreted so everyone can get the punchlines.

Presented by Vivid Ideas in association with Accessible Arts and Crips and Creeps.

ACCESS Ideas + Insights: Quarterly Panel Discussion

Hear from some of Sydney’s leading performing arts venues and actor Bridie McKim as they discuss Access and Institutional Change. Discover practical advice on how to develop participation, inclusion and diversity across all areas of operation and join in the Q&A session.

This FREE online event will be Auslan interpreted and have live closed captioning. It is free to attend however registrations are essential.

In partnership with Sydney Olympic Park Authority, Accessible Arts is delighted to announce Sharon Degeling as the talented artist selected for the four-week residency extended to NSW and ACT artists with disability or who are d/Deaf. 
With a background in education, Sharon currently runs The Art and Craft Room from her studio in rural NSW, delivering workshops in both art and craft practice. Her own practice includes free motion sewing, as well as the incorporation of printing techniques and dyeing fabrics. This residency at the heritage-listed Newington Armory will provide a unique opportunity to work on her project ‘Invisible Illness’.

Join the Accessible Arts Team! We’re currently recruiting for a Disability and Access Trainer and Disability and Access Consultant.  

The Disability and Access Trainer is casual position responsible for delivering a range of training workshops surrounding disability and access. Our Disability and Access Consultants work with a range of clients to assist them in making their programs and services more inclusive and accessible

Applications for both of these exciting position close 9am on Thurs 9 Dec 2021.

The Next Level Creative Mentorship Program will provide five (5) artists with access to a mentorship within a leading performing arts organisation and $5000 in project funding to develop an innovative new project. The successful applicants will receive up to 20 hours of one-to-one support from a selected staff member within our Partnering Organisations.

Writers, musicians, dancers, choreographers, actors, directors, and/or producers with disability or who are d/Deaf from NSW are invited to apply for this exciting opportunity.