Arts Access Victoria

12/08/2026

Applications close Monday 14th September at 5.00 pm. This is a great opportunity for young disabled artists aged between 16 and 30 years old to be recognised for their impact on disability activism and culture through their artistic practice (in comedy, performing arts or screen culture). Applicants...

12/08/2026

In this 2 hour training session, you will learn how to: Assess the physical environment Understanding what information is useful for disabled patrons Create a welcoming environment for all audiences Join us online. Zoom link will be sent prior to the training. Training is delivered depending on the....

02/08/2026

AAV Training: Achievable Access for Independent Artists and Venues

Learn affordable and practical ways to make your venue, performance, exhibition or art more accessible.

Training is delivered depending on the number of participants.

We are offering free places for Melbourne Fringe artists, producers and venues! All independent artists and venue managers are welcome.

When: Monday 31 August, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Where: online via Zoom

Register: www.artsaccess.com.au/whats-on/aav-training-achievable-access-for-independent-artists-and-venues

In this 2 hour training session, you will learn how to: Assess the physical environment Understanding what information is useful for disabled patrons Create a welcoming environment for all audiences Join us online. Zoom link will be sent prior to the training. Training is delivered depending on the....

31/07/2026

Applications for the 2026 Stella Young Award are open!

This is a great opportunity for young disabled artists aged between 16 and 30 years old to be recognised for their impact on disability activism and culture through their artistic practice (in comedy, performing arts or screen culture).

Applications close Monday 14th September at 5.00 pm.

Find out how to apply on the AAV website! www.artsaccess.com.au/stella-young-award-2026

Applications close Monday 14th September at 5.00 pm. This is a great opportunity for young disabled artists aged between 16 and 30 years old to be recognised for their impact on disability activism and culture through their artistic practice (in comedy, performing arts or screen culture). Applicants...

22/07/2026

Alter State 2026 is coming! Save the date: 2 - 5 December.

21/07/2026

21/07/2026

Are you a young person with disability living in regional, rural or remote Australia? Heywire wants to hear from you.

Heywire is a storytelling competition for young people aged 16-22.

Share your lived experience for the chance to:
✅ have your story featured on the ABC website
✅ work with ABC producers
✅ take part in the Heywire Summit to connect with other winners to make positive change.

To enter, submit your story by 1 September.

For more information, check the comments below. 👇

Heywire is supported by Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031.

01/07/2026

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Image: Icing on the Cake. Get Out! South Side Festival, 2026.

01/07/2026

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