Access2Arts

16/10/2026

Experience the magic of the 2026 National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant with live audio description from Access2Arts!

📅 Saturday 14 November 2026.

As the Christmas Pageant returns to the streets of Adelaide, Access2Arts will once again be providing live audio description, broadcast through Vision Australia Radio!

We're inviting blind and low-vision community members, along with their friends and families, to join us in a dedicated community area on Wakefield Street, directly in front of our audio description broadcast point.

Enjoy all the excitement as our audio describers bring the colourful floats, performers and festive celebrations to life as they pass by!

Places are limited, so registration is essential!

Reserve your spot today: https://access2arts.org.au/event/christmas-pageant-2026/

Proudly supported by the Lions Club of Adelaide.

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15/10/2026

Make art happen this AusArt Day!

There is one week to go until Creative Australia AusArt Day on Thursday October 22.

At Access2Arts, we're working towards a future where d/Deaf and disabled people can thrive in an inclusive arts sector.

Through our Access4All campaign, we're raising funds to help break down barriers, create opportunities and increase access to the arts for d/Deaf and disabled artists and audiences across South Australia.

Your donation can help us make the arts more accessible and inclusive for everyone!

Visit our donation link to show your support: https://access2arts.org.au/donate/

All donations over $2 are tax deductible!

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13/10/2026

We're thrilled to announce that Access2Arts is a finalist in the 2026 Ruby Awards!

We've been recognised in the Outstanding Achievement – Access and Inclusion category, celebrating our work to make South Australia's arts and cultural sector more accessible and inclusive for disabled artists and audiences.

This recognition reflects the incredible work of our team, artists, partners and community, who continue to champion a more accessible and inclusive creative sector.

Congratulations to all the finalists! We look forward to celebrating South Australia's creative community at the Ruby Awards on Friday 13 November.

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02/08/2026

🍔 Your burger can help support a more accessible arts community! 🍔

Access2Arts has a 'Local Matters' jar at Grill'd Rundle St, Adelaide throughout August!

When you order a burger in-store or online, you’ll receive a token to vote for one of three local community groups. Simply place your token in the Access2Arts jar to cast your vote.

The group with the most tokens for the month receives $300.

Funds raised will support our work creating more opportunities for disabled artists and making arts and culture more accessible across South Australia.

Visit Grill'd Rundle Street this August, grab a burger and drop your token in our jar. Every vote counts!

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02/08/2026

29/07/2026

As part of Disability Pride Month, we asked the Access2Arts staff to share with us some of the incredible artists whose work they admire.

From A2A Access Assistant Ania Schmidt:

“I feel incredibly lucky to be surrounded by such a diverse array of artists, and to witness all the creative ways that they share their unique experiences of the world. Art is a universal language, and these artists have inspired my own life and art in many ways.”

Lily Drummond

"Lily's films celebrate disabled and q***r joy and champion disabled voices in every step of the creative process. She has an incredible talent for normalising disability whilst showcasing the intricacies of the disabled experience. Her films are heartwarming, joyful, and hilarious and it is always a pleasure to watch her in her element."

Evie Eerie

"Evie's performances never fail to captivate a crowd. Whether it's her signature spooky style, a nostalgic emo teen throwback, or a powerful emotive act on her experience as a plus-size, disabled woman, Evie's commitment to her art will always leave me with stars in my eyes."

Rhylee Passfield

"I followed Rhylee on social media for her hilarious "cursed cosplays" but have stayed a dedicated fan through her honest and real approach to sharing her experience as a late-diagnosed AuDHD woman. She is an incredibly talented visual and performing artist, and her vulnerability and openness around her disability inspired my own diagnosis."

Technically Delightful

"Sabre and Dave are exceptionally talented artists in their own right and elevate the art of the community around them. Their tech workshops for performers and producers have helped so many artists to upskill their sound and lighting and have increased the quality of shows in the whole performing arts scene. They truly are delightful humans, and I feel extremely blessed to create art with them."

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29/07/2026

Welcome to the team, Hen!

We’re excited to introduce you to Hen Vaughan, who has joined Access2Arts as our new Audio Description Coordinator.

Hen is a writer, artist and arts worker based in Tarntanya on unceded Kaurna Yarta. Over the past decade, they have collaborated on, and presented projects spanning, performance, exhibitions, workshops, publications, public programs, walking tours, community radio and artist camps.

As an audio describer, Hen has contributed to major theatre productions, exhibitions and public events. Their practice is grounded in situated and creative access, with a focus on embedding access throughout the artistic process rather than treating it as an addition.

Hen also brings extensive experience across curatorial, administrative and project-based roles, and on top of all that they are currently studying for a Diploma of Auslan.

We’re thrilled to have Hen bringing their creativity, experience and thoughtful approach to access to the A2A team.

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28/07/2026

As part of Disability Pride Month, we asked the Access2Arts staff to share with us some of the incredible artists whose work they admire.

From A2A Operations Manager Bianca Hackman:

"I’m interested in discovering artists whose work feels distinctive, thoughtful and entirely their own. Here are a selection whose work has stayed with me and who I’m pleased to spotlight."

Zoë Coombs-Marr

“I first saw Zoë perform around the time I received my ADHD diagnosis. She integrated neurodivergent themes in the most candid, hilarious and engaging manner. Zoë articulated her unique experience in a way that had me chuckling days and weeks later.”

Virginia Gay

“Virginia’s work on 'Mama Does Derby' had me laughing one moment and deeply moved the next. I appreciate her openness about ADHD and how she brings humour, tenderness and energy to messy, deeply human stories.”

Bundy Bannerman

“I love Bundy’s art for many reasons. His work captures the Australian outback in a way that is both creative and nostalgic. I especially love how Bundy incorporates raw materials in his works.”

Adam Hills

“Like many millennials, I first discovered Adam Hills through his hosting role on Spicks and Specks. He uses his comedic wit to not only destigmatise, but normalise, disability. He tackles the nuanced nature of disability with hilarity and candour. His ongoing advocacy plays a vital role in amplifying disabled voices.”

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26/07/2026

We are incredibly proud of our partnership with Illuminate Adelaide and their commitment to creating an inclusive and accessible event for all.

A huge thank you to our wonderful tour leaders, audio describers, interpreters and the entire Access2Arts team who helped make all of this possible.

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24/07/2026

As part of Disability Pride Month, we asked the Access2Arts staff to share with us some of the incredible artists whose work they admire.

From A2A Access Assistant Chloe Noble:

"One of my favourite things about working in the arts is connecting with artists whose work genuinely excites me. Here are a few artists whose practices I'm grateful to have encountered, each with their own unique experiences, perspectives and ways of creating."

ABBEY MURDOCH

"Abbey creates thoughtful sculptural installations exploring home, resilience, and lived experience through everyday domestic materials. I'm inspired by the care and honesty in her work, and how she transforms familiar objects into powerful reflections on belonging."

BRIANNA FANTIS

"Brianna's work transforms imagined internal landscapes into immersive worlds that feel both familiar and otherworldly. I'm continually drawn to the depth, curiosity, and sense of discovery within her practice."

CATHERINE FITZ-GERALD

"Catherine’s practice celebrates connection and community through art, workshops, and storytelling. I appreciate how she creates inclusive spaces where people can connect through creativity, and honours the many forms disability can take, both visible and invisible."

JAMILA MAIN

"Jamila’s practice is a powerful example of art as advocacy. I'm drawn by the way they champion accessibility, disabled voices, and q***r joy while creating spaces where people can connect and belong."

MILO MCGREGOR

"Milo creates joyful work through textiles, crochet, painting, music, and digital media, drawing inspiration from nature while embracing accessible ways of making from home. I’m inspired by how they champion disability and q***r advocacy with warmth, creativity and care."

RUBY ALLEGRA

"Ruby’s practice explores q***rness, nostalgia, and disability with joy and creativity. I love how they transform lived experiences into meaningful art that challenges ideas around access, identity, and belonging."

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