4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art
4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art is an independent not-for-profit organisation based in Sydney. 4A commissions, presents, documents and researches contemporary Asian Australian and Asian arts and culture. Their program is presented throughout Australia and Asia, where they ensure that contemporary art plays a central role in understanding and developing the dynamic relationship between Australia and the wider Asian region.
Access Arts Queensland
Access Arts is Queensland's leading arts organisation dedicated to empowering artists with disability or disadvantage to pursue their art.
They offer development opportunities for visual and performing artists, and provide opportunities for exhibitions, workshops, grants, awards and festivals. Access Arts also provides a national platform for disability-led creative work, creating pathways for artists to connect, grow, and showcase their talents.
Access2Arts
Access2Arts is the South Australian peak body for arts and disability. They support d/Deaf and disabled individuals to engage in the arts, and help arts and cultural organisations become more inclusive and accessible. They provide access services including audio description, Auslan and captioning, training and consultancy, equipment hire and free resources. Access2Arts also run a variety of programs as well as promoting relevant events and opportunities.
Accessible Arts NSW
Accessible Arts is the peak arts and disability organisation in New South Wales. They advocate for the rights and opportunities of people with disability or who are d/Deaf to develop careers in the arts. Accessible Arts offers free programs including creative initiatives, industry education and advocacy, community and industry forums, networking events and advisory services. They also provide career advancement opportunities through internships, mentorships, artist residencies and workshops.
Arts Access Victoria
Arts Access Victoria is a disability-led organisation based in Melbourne. They drive accessibility and inclusion within the arts and cultural sector at state, national, and international levels. They produce and showcase the work of Deaf and Disabled artists, arts workers and creatives to lead transformational and systemic change that benefits all Deaf and Disabled individuals. Arts Access Victoria offers professional development programs for individuals as well as training and consultancy for organisations.
BIPOC Arts Australia
BIPOC Arts Australia is an organisation dedicated to amplifying the voices of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour in the arts. They work to ensure that BIPOC creatives are equipped with the tools and support to navigate the challenges of their environments. They offer artist development and mentorship, cultural storytelling and preservation, sustainable creative entrepreneurship, community led creative space and support for mental health and wellbeing.
Centre of Jewish Artists
The Centre of Jewish Artists (COJA) is the peak body for Jewish artists and creatives across all artforms. COJA supports and advocates for Jewish artists to pursue and maintain sustainable artistic careers. They offer a range of culturally led programs and support services.
Darwin Community Arts
Darwin Community Arts (DCA) is a community association dedicated to grassroots arts development in the Darwin Region of the Northern Territory. DCA operates community based spaces including a gallery and studio, community theatre, rural art space and disability focused studio. They offer inclusive opportunities for artists through projects, grants and events.
Disability in the Arts, Disadvantage in the Arts, Australia
Disability in the Arts, Disadvantage in the Arts, Australia (DADAA) is an arts organisation based in Western Australia that provides access to arts and culture for people with disability. They offer arts mentoring, studio programs as well as collaborating with communities on large scale projects. DADAA also runs a gallery space for exhibitions and a community radio station.
Diversity Arts Australia
Diversity Arts Australia (DARTS) is the national voice for ethno-cultural and migrant racial equity in the arts, cultural and creative industries. They offer a range of tailored diversity and inclusion services including training programs, events, projects and resources.
Multicultural Arts Victoria
Multicultural Arts Victoria (MAV) is a community arts organisation and peak advocacy body for the multicultural arts sector in Victoria. They provide a program of free events and projects, as well as services that link creatives to networking, funding and collaboration opportunities. MAV works to elevate diverse voices and promote the value of multicultural arts in the broader cultural landscape.
Pacific Island Creative Arts Australia
Pacific Island Creative Arts Australia (PICAA) provides a platform for Pasefika arts and artists to thrive in Australia. They create, produce and perform theatre events that incorporate Pacific storytelling and performance, and have a community choir that performs in Victoria. PICAA also works with families, youth and elders in co-ordinating an appearance at the annual Moomba Festival Parade day.
QLife support and referrals
QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ SB peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. They offer connection and a non-judgmental space to share about what is happening for you.
Call 1800 184 527 — or webchat via their website
The DAX Centre
The Dax Centre is Australia’s premier art gallery and education centre using art and creativity to raise awareness and reduce stigma towards mental health issues. Through their exhibitions and creative and educational programs they seek to engage, inform and encourage community connections and conversations about mental health and the wellbeing benefits of creativity for all.
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First Nations support
On this page you can find a directory of organisations and guilds that support First Nations artists, arts workers and arts organisations in Australia.
Mental health and wellbeing support
If you are struggling with your mental health and wellbeing, there are organisations and government agencies that can help.