Applications are now invited for the video art program ArtScreen. The initiative, now in its third year, supports video artists with disability or who are d/Deaf to develop artworks to […]
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A workshop like no other
A resident seal called Benny that lives on the steps of the Sydney Opera House has become the inspiration for a unique new workshop developed and choreographed by a talented […]
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Festival debuts six films from people with disability
The Sydney Film Festival is screening the seventh year of its Screenability program, comprising films created by filmmakers living with disability. Six works will screen in the program including SXSW Grand […]
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Suggestions for visitors with disability attending Vivid Sydney
Vivid Sydney is a festival of lights, projections and art that provides an inclusive experience for those with accessibility. Service provider LiveBig CEO Juliet Middleton said “We believe everyone should […]
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NDIS participants can explore Vivid Sydney
Service provider Unisson Disability has organised a series of excursions for NDIS participants to Vivid Sydney, festival of lights. There are three packaged experiences including a dinner cruise, Royal Botanic […]
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Free professional development Masterclass
Accessible Arts is running disability-led Screen Access and Inclusion Masterclass programs in April/May. The program has been developed by NIDA graduate Bridie McKim, who will facilitate the online and masterclasses […]
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Yasmin Arkinstall: Nepean Disability Expo’s ‘OCDiva’ ambassador
The Nepean Disability Expo has partnered with opera singer Yasmin Arkinstall as expo ambassador. Arkinstall is an advocate for obsessive compulsive disorder and is calling for greater understanding of OCD. […]
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Special screening of award-winning short film
If you are in Melbourne on Sunday April 2, you have the opportunity to see the Academy Award winning short film, An Irish Goodbye. The film is about a young […]
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Magical Auslan-interpreted theatre performance for children
The Sydney Opera House is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Possum Magic, the classic children’s story by Mem Fox and Julie Viva, with a theatre performance for children aged 3 […]
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Apply now for Accessible Arts mentorships
Writers, musicians, dancers, choreographers, actors, directors and/or producers with disability or who are d/Deaf from NSW are invited to apply for Accessible Arts 2023 Next Level Creative Mentorship Program. Six […]
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World-first ‘vision impaired’ project to open in Brisbane
Last Seen, a world-first project by seeing artists and composers of memories of vision impaired Australians opens in Brisbane on April 18. For this unique multi-sensory exhibition 10 vision impaired […]
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Adelaide Fringe launches Disability Access and Inclusion Plan
Australia’s biggest arts festival, Adelaide Fringe, has launched a Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DIAP), to improve access and participation for people with disability. DIAP identify barriers and measurable actions […]