Accessible Arts Competitors

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is an independent statutory agency whose role is to implement the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Further information about the Scheme can be found on: http://www.ndis.gov.au.

For more than 50 years, The Disability Trust has been one of Australia's leading disability service providers, supporting people with disability, their families and carers to live the life they choose. We deliver a wide range of services across disability support, employment, allied health, early childhood, support coordination, community inclusion, home and living, recreation and capacity building, working in partnership with people to achieve their goals. The Disability Trust is proud to be part of Meridia, a family of trusted social service organisations working together across disability, mental health, employment, community inclusion, allied health, clinical services and social enterprise. As part of Meridia, we continue to deliver the same trusted services and local relationships, while benefiting from greater collaboration, shared expertise and innovation that strengthens outcomes for the people and communities we support. Together, we're creating more opportunities for people to participate, belong and thrive. Together, we connect what matters.

We are the peak body for arts and disability in Victoria. We are a disability-led organisation that plays a vital role in state, national and international discourse. We are the leading force behind a more accessible arts and cultural sector. We produce and platform the work of Deaf and Disabled artists, arts workers and creatives. Our purpose is: To lead transformational and systemic change that benefits all Deaf and Disabled people. At Arts Access Victoria we: - Raise the profile and participation of Deaf and Disabled people in the creative industries. - Ensure Deaf and Disabled people are in all creative industries as participants, audiences, artists, cultural innovators, influencers and leaders. - Transform the way the creative industries engages with Deaf and Disabled people. We believe that art can lead to cultural, economic, personal and political change. We support the development of vibrant arts and cultural sector that reflects our society in every way. Where Deaf and Disabled people in every part of creative industries. We work to create change and increase Deaf and Disabled people’s participation in the arts and culture.