There are a number of different ways of thinking and talking about disability. This document provides some historical context and resources around some of the more commonly used disability models and language. Continue reading “RESOURCE: Disability models and language”
Category: Advocacy
RESOURCE: Best practice arts language
The words we use to describe ourselves, our work and our communities can be personal, political, and can change over time. The arts sector is often at the forefront of this change. Continue reading “RESOURCE: Best practice arts language”
Taking the lead
Kate Larsen and Emma Bennison discuss Arts Access Australia’s transition to disability leadership in Taking the Lead (2012). Continue reading “Taking the lead”
On rates and reparations: a personal approach
In 2019, my partner and I bought a house in Adelaide, our first small piece of ground. But with the excitement, anxiety, paperwork, money story and moving boxes came a serving of white colonial guilt and responsibility that we hadn’t experienced with our previous apartment in the sky. Continue reading “On rates and reparations: a personal approach”
The new #SAArtsPlan: a (draft) response
Artists, arts workers and audience members are being encouraged to have their say on the arts in SA. Continue reading “The new #SAArtsPlan: a (draft) response”
The numbers don’t add up: MPA Framework response
Responses to the Major Performing Arts (MPA) Framework consultation paper are due by 5pm (AEDT) Monday 26 November 2018. Whether you’re an artist, arts worker or audience member, have your say for the sake of our sector. Continue reading “The numbers don’t add up: MPA Framework response”
Major Performing Arts Framework survey – have your say
Responses to the Major Performing Arts (MPA) Framework survey are due by 5pm on Thursday 9 August 2018. Whether you’re an artist, arts worker or audience member, have your say for the sake of our sector. Continue reading “Major Performing Arts Framework survey – have your say”