Resources

South Australia

The Broughton Art Society
They offer community-based art classes to people with a disability for nearly 40 years. Today, they provide a range of studio-based art classes to approximately 100 participants and, a further 28 participants access our Outreach Service in the Western and North-Eastern suburbs. Without this service their clients’ talents may never be tapped into for many reasons including, changing world perception and loss of confidence (as in the case of Brain Injury), and/or missed potential because of a sensory, cognitive, intellectual or physical/neurological disability.
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No Strings Attached
A theatre company of people affected by disability, who perform on stage, back stage, and in the office. Founded in 1993, they produce locally, tour nationally (sometimes overseas) and discover new talent in weekly workshops tailored to the individual needs of participants. They create original theatre works through the unique perspectives of our members. Everyone is welcome.
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Restless Dance
Australia’s only integrated youth dance ensemble, Restless Dance Co inspires young people to create outstanding new dance theatre that is informed by cultures of disability and is recognised nationally and internationally for its artistic excellence and inclusive collaborative processes.
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Tony Doyle Visions
Director Tony Doyle is blind & has had a disability since birth. He runs a number of innovative Disability Arts projects following the values & principles of the global "Disability Culture Movement". They produce and manage, “The Music Works”, “Somersault” and “Rainbow Sessions”. For more info ring Tony on (08) 8212 0390.
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The Tutti Ensemble
is a vibrant community where people of all backgrounds and abilities can come together, create music and perform with pride. With over half its members identifying with having a disability, Tutti is an internationally acclaimed model of integrated arts practice and a truly unique voice in Australian music theatre.
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Australia

Arts Access Australia
Arts Access Australia is the national peak body of State and Territory arts and disability organizations working to increase access and participation in the arts for the one in five Australians with a disability. Their work reflects the World Health Organisation International Classification on Health and Functioning by promoting wellbeing and the social models of disability and health.
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Arts Project Australia
Arts Project Australia was established in 1977. It is a charity organization dedicated to the development of individual artistic expression of people with an intellectual disability and its recognition by the wider community. Project Australia is based on a respect for people's creativity. It provides opportunities for participants to develop artistic skills and awareness, and to have their work appreciated in a serious way. Arts Project Australia retails a number of publications, postcards and slide kits.
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Australian Theatre of Deaf
ATOD is Australia’s leading deaf theatre company, established in the 1970s. It regularly tours Australia giving public and school performances.
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The Awakenings Festival
The Awakenings Festival is an inclusive community event held every October in Horsham, Victoria. It is committed to improving access to the arts for people of all abilities. The first festival was held in Horsham in western Victoria October 1995. The Festival has evolved into a ten-day event, which provides a diverse range of opportunities to participants who travel from all over Australia to experience the "Awakenings magic".
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Back to Back Theatre
Back to Back Theatre is undoubtedly Australia's most unique theatre company. Based in Geelong, it has a full time ensemble of five actors who are perceived to have an intellectual disability. Back to Back makes new contemporary work from collaboration between its ensemble and the wider community of professional artists. The stories come out of the minds of the actors. Back to Back's art creates a view of the world not constrained by convention, logic or the imperative to be normal. The company acknowledges the individuals in the ensemble as original thinkers who function not in isolation but as unique and valuable contributors to the broader cultural and political debate.
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Club Wild
Club Wild is a fully accessible music 'n' dance party and more. Club Wild offers bands, DJs and performers the opportunity to better their stage skills while receiving recognition from enthusiastic crowds. It offers a great night out in a safe, friendly and accessible nightclub environment. Club Wild is based in Victoria, and has an annual calendar of shows in Melbourne and regional areas.
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International

MoomsTeatern (Sweden)
Sweden’s leading integrated theatre company for people with and without disabilities. Through their training and performances of original and reinterpreted classic theatre works, to grow their profile as an international leader both artistically and socially.
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Tyst Teater (Silent Theatre) (Sweden)
Tyst is a member of Sweden’s national touring company Riksteatern Stockholm. The company of deaf actors has been established for over thirty years.
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Arts Access Aotearoa (NZ)
Arts Access Aotearoa is a Charitable Trust which opens opportunities for people in New Zealand to create and perform their art. Arts Access Aotearoa works with organisations in the social service sector, and communities of people with limited access to the arts. Arts Access Aotearoa stimulates people to undertake arts projects, develop independent arts activities and develop partnerships with funding organisations and other art groups.
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VSA Arts (USA)
Founded in 1974 by Jean Kennedy Smith as an affiliate of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, VSA arts is an International organization that creates learning opportunitiesthrough the arts for people with disabilities. The organization offers arts-based programs in creative writing, dance, drama, music and the visual arts implemented primarily through an affiliate network in America and 70 international affiliates in 67 countries.
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