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BREAKING THE BARRIERS TO ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE

ARTS + DISABILITY FACTS IN AUSTRALIA

Recent research has shown that although artists with disability are contributing 20% higher in participation rates, they are earning 50% less on average for their creative & arts related work than artists without disability.

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A disability pay gap that has alarmingly grown 900% worse since 2007/08 when it was only 5%!
 

OUR MAIN BARRIERS:

  1.  Discrimination in Fair Pay

  2.  Negative Attitudes & Low Expectations

  3.  Discrimination in Employment Opportunities

  4.  Lack of Agent, Mentoring & Networking Opportunities

Our social enterprise aims to break these barriers by commissioning art that champion excellence in disability & art

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THE VOICE OF DISABILITY

Art has the power to transcend perceptions through storytelling

We believe the voices of people with disability and mental health conditions should be heard & valued!

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Above quotes taken from "Person with Disability" - National Arts & Disability Strategy Key Results of the 2018 Public Consultation, Meeting of Cultural Ministers, Australian Government Department of Communications & the Arts (2019)

It's our mission to enable recognition & respect for our artists in a fully integrated inclusive arts sector, free from barriers.

By measuring our impact, sharing our learning, & building partnerships both in Australia & globally, we can create a greater impact, together!

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