Arts Access Victoria

29/09/2026

Mark your calenders Melbourne! ACMI and The Other Film Festival have partnered to bring you a series of Deaf and Disabled short films.

New Voices in Australian Cinema is a monthly screening program. This event showcases a dynamic spectrum of emerging Australian filmmaking talent.

Join us to for an evening of new and exciting films on the big screen. Then enjoy an engaging panel discussion with the filmmakers. Here, audiences will be able to connect firsthand with the creative minds behind the films.

Time: 7:30pm
When: Thursday 24 Sep 2026
Where: Gandel Future Digital Lab 1, Level 1, ACMI, Fed Square
Cost: Full $20, Concession $16, Member $14
Access: Relaxed event, wheelchair accessible, Auslan interpreted, open captions, audio loop, quiet room, assistance animals welcome. Mask friendly event.

Films Screening:

D-Tox Dir. Polly Garrett, 2024.

The Knight Dir. Lotte Sweeney, 2025.

Eye of the Game Dir. Ramas McRae, 2025.

Some Kind of Blue Dir. Rae Choi, 2025.

Rehabilitating Dir. Inez Playford, 2024.

We also have a free networking event before this screening event. ACMI Crew Night is a monthly gathering for anyone interested in filmmaking. Come along to network and learn from other filmmakers and industry pros.

More information on Crew Night coming soon.

Image credit: The Knight Dir. Lotte Sweeney, 2025.

29/09/2026

16/09/2026

Arts Access Victoria Workplace Training Series: Accessible Arts Practice

Art is for everyone! Do you want to make your arts practice more accessible?

We will cover:

Intro to disability

Working with Deaf and Disabled people in the arts

What is accessible practice?

How to make your practice accessible

This is workplace training for teachers, arts workers, arts managers and facilitators in any art form and medium.

Join us at the Arts Access Victoria offices in South Melbourne at 11am for 2 hours of jam-packed learning. There will be afternoon tea during the break. Please don’t forget to let us know your dietary requirements.

Training is delivered depending on the number of participants.

When: Monday 26 October, 11am - 1 pm

Where: Arts Access Victoria, 222 Bank St, South Melbourne

Cost: $200 pp (afternoon tea provided)

Access: Wheelchair accessible, accessible toilet, Auslan Interpreted (on request), quiet space, assistance animals welcome.

Reserve your spot now! www.events.humanitix.com/arts-access-victoria-accessible-arts-practice

Image credit: The Manifesto, 2024. Photo by Darren Gill.

15/09/2026

The Alter State 2026 program is here.

We're proud to be part of Alter State 2026, the disability-led arts initiative founded and presented by Arts Centre Melbourne and Arts Access Victoria.

Celebrating Deaf and Disabled artists, creativity and culture, this year's theme is ‘Regeneration: Building Deaf and Disabled Futures’. The festival runs from 2–5 December across Melbourne and beyond.

At Bunjil Place, we're hosting two opportunities to connect, create and take part:

• ‘The Democratic Set’ by Back to Back Theatre, a participatory community film project exploring ideas of equality, freedom and belonging.
• Discobility, an inclusive dance party for adults with disability featuring music, movement and connection, with local DJ Jordz.

Learn more about the full Alter State program at Bunjil Place here: bit.ly/BP-AlterState-2026

📅 Friday 4 December
📍 Bunjil Place, Narre Warren

Presented as part of Alter State 2026, founded and presented by Arts Centre Melbourne and Arts Access Victoria.

15/09/2026

15/09/2026

The Alter State 2026 Program is live! Featuring contemporary performance, exhibitions, films, workshops, symposiums and parties. 💃

Alter State is a disability-led arts initiative. Presented by Arts Centre Melbourne and Arts Access Victoria. It celebrates Deaf and Disabled artists, creativity and culture. This year's theme is ‘Regeneration: Building Deaf and Disabled Futures’. 🌸

Join us from Wednesday 2 - Saturday 5 December across Melbourne. Find the full Alter State Program on the Arts Centre Melbourne website.

Access: Alter State 2026 is accessible and relaxed. There will be Auslan interpreting, live captions, audio description, mobility access, quiet spaces, and more. More details on the Arts Centre Melbourne website.

Photo Credit: Photography Hilary Walker, featuring Pearl Blackk.

14/09/2026

This September Weave presents 3 exciting inclusive theatre, movement and dance workshops.

Don’t miss the opportunity to explore their approach to theatre, dance and movement with 3 exciting international performance artists experienced in working with diverse minds and bodies.

These workshops are for disabled people interested in theatre and dance and for allies keen to know more about inclusive dance, movement or theatre.

For more details and booking visit Weave's website! www.weavemovementtheatre.com.au/whats-on

31/08/2026

📣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! https://www.artsaccess.com.au/stella-young-award-2026
Arts Access Victoria