Building the foundations for equity in the arts

New plan sets the path for equity in the arts and disability space

The Australian Government have released Equity: the Arts and Disability Associated Plan.

It is a 4-year plan of actions and investments to build the foundations for equity in the arts. It was released on 14 November.

The Plan will invest $8.1 million into initiatives that build the foundations for equity. It will affect artists, arts workers and audiences with disability across Australia.

It will also support the wider arts and cultural sector to address barriers to equity. It will build the capability to provide safer, more accessible and more inclusive workplaces and businesses.

The investments include:

• $2.25 million for an Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program

• $2 million to extend and expand the reach of the current Creative Australia Arts and Disability Initiatives

• $1.2 million for accessibility activities at live music venues and music festivals through the 2024-25 Revive Live program

• $1 million for arts and disability services

• $600,000 to continue funding the annual National Arts and Disability Awards and Arts and Disability Fellowship

• $600,000 for a National Arts and Disability Forum and Gathering

• $250,000 for a National Arts and Disability Code of Practice or appropriate guidelines

• $200,000 for First Nations arts and disability needs and projects, to be delivered by Creative Australia’s First Nations Board.

The Plan is an Associated Plan under Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031. It is an initiative under the National Cultural Policy, Revive. It was developed in close consultation with artists and art workers with disability,

If you would like to register for updates on the Plan, including opportunities to be involved or provide feedback, see the contact form.