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Workplace Training 2026: Creating Welcoming Environments

Learn to make your space inviting and safe for Deaf and Disabled people. Guided by AAV's expert training team.

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The Other Film Festival Launch Party, 2025. Photo by Darren Gill.

This training gives confidence and resources to front of house staff, public facing staff or anyone working with Deaf and disabled visitors/audiences.

You will:

• Recognise unhelpful disability stereotypes
• Become informed about current language and the facts and figures around disability
• Learn practical actions for welcoming all visitors in real life and online
• Get tips for increasing Deaf and Disabled visitor participation

Join us at the AAV offices in South Melbourne. Afternoon tea provided. Please don’t forget to let us know your dietary requirements.

Training is delivered depending on the number of participants.

When: Wednesday 17 June, 2 – 4:30 pm

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

Cost: $200 pp (catering provided)

Access: Wheelchair accessible, Accessible toilet, Auslan interpreted upon request, Quiet space, Assistance animals welcome.

Register for Creating Welcoming Environments Training

Contact us

If you have any questions, please contact Alanah Guiry.

Alanah works Monday to Thursday.

Phone: 03 8640 6017 (voice only)

Email: aguiry@artsaccess.com.au

Reception Phone: 03 9699 8299 (voice only)/ 0401 224 864 (text or voice)

About AAV

Arts Access Victoria is Victoria’s peak disability arts organisation. We offer training and consultation services. From disability and equity workshops to Disability Action Planning, and custom training on any aspect of inclusive practice.

Our team’s knowledge and know-how will help you eliminate barriers and increase the accessibility of your organisations, programs and communications.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Access Wheelchair Access
  • Accessible Toilet Accessible Toilet
  • Auslan (Available on request) Auslan (Available on request)
  • Relaxed Event (Adapted to be accessible for autistic and other audiences) Relaxed Event (Adapted to be accessible for autistic and other audiences)
  • Quiet Space Quiet Space
  • Registered Assistance & Companion Animals welcome Registered Assistance & Companion Animals welcome