Disability discrimination occurs when a person is treated less favourably, or not given the same opportunities as others in a similar situation because of their disability. It can be direct or indirect. There are laws that apply to both paid and unpaid workers.

Reasonable adjustments are changes to work processes, practices or environments, to ensure workers with disability can perform their job, free from barriers.

In 2024, the Australian Government committed to a four-year plan to improve equity in cultural and creative life for d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers, and audiences with disability. The Plan recognises that d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers as central to our vibrant arts and cultural sector.

Coming soon, a new National Arts and Disability Code of Practice and/or appropriate Guidelines will set access and representation expectations for the arts, cultural, screen and digital games sectors.

On this page you can find a range of different organisations and government agencies and organisations that support diversity and inclusion and empower artists with disability or disadvantage.