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Access and diversity support

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.

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Access Arts Queensland

Access Arts is Queensland's leading arts organisation dedicated to empowering artists with disability or disadvantage to pursue their art.
They offer development opportunities for visual and performing artists, and provide opportunities for exhibitions, workshops, grants, awards and festivals. Access Arts also provides a national platform for disability-led creative work, creating pathways for artists to connect, grow, and showcase their talents.

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Access2Arts

Access2Arts is the South Australian peak body for arts and disability. They support d/Deaf and disabled individuals to engage in the arts, and help arts and cultural organisations become more inclusive and accessible. They provide access services including audio description, Auslan and captioning, training and consultancy, equipment hire and free resources. Access2Arts also run a variety of programs as well as promoting relevant events and opportunities.

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Accessible Arts NSW

Accessible Arts is the peak arts and disability organisation in New South Wales. They advocate for the rights and opportunities of people with disability or who are d/Deaf to develop careers in the arts. Accessible Arts offers free programs including creative initiatives, industry education and advocacy, community and industry forums, networking events and advisory services. They also provide career advancement opportunities through internships, mentorships, artist residencies and workshops.

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Arts Access Victoria

Arts Access Victoria is a disability-led organisation based in Melbourne. They drive accessibility and inclusion within the arts and cultural sector at state, national, and international levels. They produce and showcase the work of Deaf and Disabled artists, arts workers and creatives to lead transformational and systemic change that benefits all Deaf and Disabled individuals. Arts Access Victoria offers professional development programs for individuals as well as training and consultancy for organisations.

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Darwin Community Arts

Darwin Community Arts (DCA) is a community association dedicated to grassroots arts development in the Darwin Region of the Northern Territory. DCA operates community based spaces including a gallery and studio, community theatre, rural art space and disability focused studio. They offer inclusive opportunities for artists through projects, grants and events.

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Diversity Arts Australia

Diversity Arts Australia (DARTS) is the national voice for ethno-cultural and migrant racial equity in the arts, cultural and creative industries. They offer a range of tailored diversity and inclusion services including training programs, events, projects and resources.

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QLife support and referrals

QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ SB peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. They offer connection and a non-judgmental space to share about what is happening for you. 

Call 1800 184 527 — or webchat via their website

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First Nations support

On this page you can find a directory of organisations and guilds that support First Nations artists, arts workers and arts organisations in Australia.

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Mental health and wellbeing support

If you are struggling with your mental health and wellbeing, there are organisations and government agencies that can help.

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We acknowledge the many Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and honour their Elders past and present.

We respect their deep enduring connection to their lands, waterways, and surrounding clan groups since time immemorial. We cherish the richness of First Nations peoples’ artistic and cultural expressions. We are privileged to gather on this Country and to share knowledge, culture and art, now and with future generations.

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