Disability Arts History Australia

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• "Arts Project Australia - It Takes More Than 140 Characters To Write A Novel Exhibition 2015 - Email Promotional Flyer"
  Arts Project Australia - It Takes More Than 140 Characters To Write A Novel Exhibition 2015 - Email Promotional Flyer - reads, in part "Curated by Dr Vincent Alessi, It takes more than 140 characters to write a novel explores the use of digital technologies and the photographic image in the creation of paintings, drawings and ceramic objects."
• "Arts Project Australia - It Takes More Than 140 Characters To Write A Novel Exhibition 2015 - Promotional Card"
  Arts Project Australia - It Takes More Than 140 Characters To Write A Novel Exhibition 2015 - Promotional Card - reads, in part "This exhibition explores the use of digital technologies and the photographic image in the creation of paintings, drawings and ceramic objects."
• "Arts Project Australia - Out There Exhibition 2008 - Promotional Flyer"
  Arts Project Australia - Out There Exhibition 2008 - Promotional Flyer - reads, in part "A myriad of domestic, industrial, roaring scenes next to personable portraits with no strings attached. Real, effervescent, blurry, and a little bit out there. Out There is a works on paper specific exhibition featuring six artists from the studio masquerading as themselves."
• "Arts Project Australia - Out There Exhibition 2008 - Promotional Poster"
  Arts Project Australia - Out There Exhibition 2008 - Promotional Poster - reads, in part "Works on Paper by Fiona Longhurst, Wayne Marnell, Steven Perrette, Dionne Canzano, Jodie Noble, Catherine Staughton"
• "Arts Project Australia - Reflections Exhibition 1993 - Program / Catalogue"
  Arts Project Australia - Reflections Exhibition 1993 - Program / Catalogue - reads, in part "Painting* glass blowing* sculpture* textiles* mixed media * metal work * stained glass * works on paper"
• "Arts Project Australia - Reflections Exhibition 1993 - Invitation - Promotional Card"
  Arts Project Australia - Reflections Exhibition 1993 - Invitation - Promotional Card - reads, in part "Painting* glass blowing* sculpture* textiles* mixed media * metal work * stained glass * works on paper"
• "Tutti Arts - Annual Report 2011"
  Tutti Arts Annual Report 2011 - includes Values, Artistic Director’s and President’s Report, Partnerships, Collaborations, and Programs, including Dance, Choral, Film and Outreach Programs, productions of ‘One’ and ‘Magic Flute,’ Financials, Artists and Staff
• "Tutti Arts - The History of Autism - Promotional Card"
  Tutti Arts 'History of Autism' 2014 Promotional Card - reads, in part "In the Adelaide Fringe this year, Company@ Autistic Theatre, Australia's only theatre company for people on the autism spectrum, is presenting an exciting original work, History of Autism. Developed with actors on the autism spectrum, History of Autism was first performed at the 2013 Asia Pacific Autism Conference to standing ovations, drawing audience comments like "truly dynamic and highly entertaining" and "Chockablock full of endearing characters". Company@ is dedicated to presenting high quality authentic theatre which entertains and informs audiences and raises awareness about autism. Company@ works in partnership with renowned multi arts organisation Tutti Ensemble Inc. and is also proudly supported by Autism SA."
• “Handicapped Persons Assistance Act 1974”
  Compared to earlier decades, the mid-1970s saw an increase in political activity pertaining to individuals with disabilities. The Handicapped Persons Assistance Act (HPAA) of 1974 is one such example, which replaced several policies and funded non-government organisations that provided care and housing. In 1983, the Hawke Labour Government instigated an evaluation of the initiatives created under the HPAA. The HPAA was replaced in 1986 by the Commonwealth Disability Services Act of 1986.
• “Genni Batterham stages a protest at the opening of Bondi Junction railway station 1979, makes film in 1980”
  When Bondi Junction railway station opened in 1979, Genni Batterham staged a protest about the lack of accessible transportation options for individuals with disabilities. After receiving a multiple sclerosis diagnosis in 1978, Genni became severely disabled very quickly. She did everything in her power to stop the disease's progression and was furious at being "consigned to the world of the disabled." The 1979 Bondi Junction protest was an important moment in the history of the Disability Rights Movement in New South Wales. The Premier, Neville Wran, later said that the experience led him to developing the Disability Taxi Service, the first public transport system designed for people with disability to be launched in Australia. Batterham then made the film ‘Pins and Needles’ (1980) with her husband Kim. Under the direction of Barbara Chobocky and with funding from the Australian Film Commission's Women's Film Fund, the film was screened in five different countries, took home first place at the 1980 Canadian Film Festival, and took home second place at the 1980 New York Film Festival. Genni and Kim would then collaborate on three further films about the phases of her life: Where's the Give and Take? (1981), Artreach (1982), and Riding the Gale (1987).
• “The Commonwealth Disability Services Act of 1986 replace the Handicapped Persons Assistance Act of 1974”
  In 1983, The Hawke Labour Government evaluated the initiatives created under the Handicapped Persons Assistance Act of 1974. The HPAA was replaced in 1986 by the Commonwealth Disability Services Act of 1986. Among other changes, this Act represents the shift in nomenclature from 'handicap' to ‘disability’.
• “Advocates fight for accessible public transport”
  In 1994, Maurice Corcoran (a wheelchair user) lodged a complaint about the South Australian government ordering 50 new buses that were not accessible. The Australian Human Rights Commission successfully negotiated for all new buses to be fitted with ramps. Then, in 1999, a protest about the lack of public transport options for people with disability saw Citizens for Accessible Public Transport block traffic in Sydney’s city centre.
• “Activism leads to a Disability Royal Commission”
  Decades of activism led to a 2019 Senate motion calling for a Disability Royal Commission. The first public hearing of the Royal Commission took place on 16th September, 2019 at Brisbane’s Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Commission resulted in a report in 12 volumes. Several volumes include Volume 3: Nature and extent of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation, Volume 6: Enabling autonomy and access, Volume 7: Inclusive education, employment and housing, Volume 9: First Nations people with disability, and Volume 10: Disability services. Overall, the Commission presented “222 recommendations on how to improve laws, policies, structures and practices to ensure a more inclusive and just society that supports the independence of people with disability and their right to live free from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation.” In 2023, the final report of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability was published with 220 recommendations for a more inclusive nation to reduce exploitation, violence, abuse and neglect of people with disabilities.
• “The Australian Government announced a National Autism Strategy in 2022”
  In 2022, a National Autism Strategy was announced by the Australian Government. The Department of Social Services note that the strategy developed out of a “comprehensive co-design process.” Its objectives relate to social inclusion; economic inclusion; diagnosis, services and supports; and health and mental health. The strategy puts forth a “vision for a safe and inclusive society for all Autistic people. One where we support and empower Autistic people to thrive, in all aspects of life.”
• Annika Hooper
• Salubrious Productions
• Wild@Heart Community Arts
• DADA Act
• DADAA Act
• Genevieve Clay-Smith
• Genevieve Clay
• Melbourne Art Fair
• The Kingpins
• Adrian Salvatore
• Alan Davis