d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers face distinct challenges in securing support to develop new work and access career development and employment opportunities in the arts, cultural and creative sector. To ensure the creative workforce in Queensland represents diverse perspectives, skills and talent, it is crucial that people with disability are represented across the breadth of roles in the sector.
Actions in this priority area are focused on increasing disabled artists’ and arts workers’ professional participation in the broader sector along with fostering a stronger arts and disability sector in Queensland.
Key actions
- Establish a new fund for d/Deaf and disabled artists to create ambitious new work and collaborations
- Partner with the arts and cultural sector and government to grow skills and employment opportunities for artists and arts workers, including in leadership and governance roles
- Raise awareness of the enhancements and improvement required to make workplaces more inclusive