Our Vision, Purpose and Values
Our vision
Valuing a Disability culture of self-determination
Our purpose
As sector leaders we drive, coordinate and deliver opportunities for Deaf and Disabled Victorians to thrive in the creative ecology.
Valuing a Disability culture of self-determination
As sector leaders we drive, coordinate and deliver opportunities for Deaf and Disabled Victorians to thrive in the creative ecology.
Greg Muir, I ride my wheelchair on our Ancestors’ land, oil on canvas, 2018.
Isha Paasse, untitled, alcohol ink on canvas, 2019.
Equity: We lead the Victorian creative sector, ensuring an accessible and equitable future for all Deaf and Disabled Victorians.
People: AAV is a community. We gather and share our culture across the creative sector.
Place: We influence and enable the development of an inclusive, equitable, accessible and relevant creative sector.
Stories: We amplify and celebrate Deaf and Disabled stories to disrupt assumptions, challenge stereotypes, enliven culture and address inequity.