Driving change in disability arts -

Creative Australia will invest $800,000 over four years to support Arts and Disability Network Australia, a newly established group led by disability arts organisations, to promote a more connected, equitable future for the arts and creative industries.

Creative Australia CEO Adrian Collette said: “We’re proud to support Arts and Disability Network Australia as our delivery partner for Disability Arts Services for 2025-2028. This new national group brings together the knowledge, lived experience, expertise and leadership of disability organisations from across the country, ensuring our arts truly reflect and are accessible to all Australians.”

According toAccess2Arts chief executive, Rebecca Young: “This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of access, inclusion, and advocacy for d/Deaf and disabled artists, arts workers, and cultural organisations across Australia.”

Accessible Arts CEO Liz Martin said: “We are excited to contribute our expertise and passion, working together to build a more inclusive, equitable arts landscape for all.”

Arts & Disability Network Australia is currently recruiting for its first national director who will guide the organisation’s mission and shape the future of disability-led arts in Australia.

Arts and Disability Network Australia brings together disability arts organisations from across the country, led by Access2Arts (SA), working alongside Accessible Arts (NSW), DADAA (WA), Incite Arts (NT) Arts Access Darwin (NT), Access Arts (QLD) and Arts Access Victoria (VIC).