Links to other sites
This page contains links to sites that provide relevant information about accessible arts practice and community arts development. If you would like your organisation's site to be listed on this page, please email our comms team and we may be able to add you to this section.
New Zealand
Association of Community Access Broadcasters
There are eleven community access radio stations from Southland through to Auckland. They make radio by, for and about the communities they serve. Access radio is a great way to share your stories with the community.
Ministry for Culture and Heritage's Amplify strategy
The Amplify strategy outlines how creativity and culture contribute to Aotearoa’s collective wellbeing, focusing on creative careers, participation, and valuing mātauranga Māori.
DANZ: Dance Aotearoa New Zealand
DANZ is the national organisation for dance in New Zealand. It promotes participation, works to improve access, provides professional development and advocates for the dance sector. Its website is a great resource for anyone working in dance or interested in dancing.
New Zealand Federation of Disability Information Centres
The Federation's aim is to provide an impartial information and referral system through a network of independent, community-based centres throughout New Zealand. Every year, they respond to more than 150,000 client calls seeking disability information. The website includes a list of member centres and their contact details.
Exult
Working for communities, Exult offers practical resources (free or at low cost) such as workshops, training courses, event management, marketing, networking and fundraising tools.
Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People
Working across government, businesses and communities, Whaikaha aims to improve outcomes for disabled people, tāngata whaikaha Māori and their whānau. Their work is underpinned by the New Zealand Disability Strategy and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa – Peer Services (formerly Mind & Body)
Since 1998, Emerge Aotearoa has strengthened whānau and communities through lived experience. Its peer-led support, advocacy and training help people facing mental health and addiction challenges.
The Big Idea
An online community for the New Zealand creative industry featuring art news, arts jobs, and other work and income opportunities.
Toi Pōneke Arts Centre
Toi Pōneke Arts Centre is an arts space where Wellington's arts communities interact, produce works, teach and exhibit in central Wellington.
International
Smithsonian Museum's Accessibility Programme
The Smithsonian Museum’s accessibility programme is designed to make it easier for people with disabilities to visit the Smithsonian in Washington DC. It includes gallery talks in American Sign Language, captioning, alternative publication formats, and materials to help people on the autism spectrum get the most out of their visit.
Access Arts
The Australian national body of state and territory arts and disability organisations working to increase access and participation in the arts for the one in five Australians with a disability.
Arts Access Victoria
Arts Access Victoria has a state-wide focus on delivering increased and improved opportunities for arts and cultural participation for people with a disability.
Accessible Arts (NSW)
This is the peak arts and disability organisation for New South Wales. Its key services include arts development, audience development, training and information.
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