Disability Arts History Australia

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• "Australia Council - Annual Report 2020-21"
  Australia Council - Annual Report 2020-21 - reads, in part "• We awarded two new prestigious National Arts and Disability Awards on the International Day of People with Disability in December 2020, to Emily Crockford and Gaelle Mellis. The Council partnered with Arts Access Australia (AAA) on our 2020 Arts and Disability Awards supporting the Arts Access Australia’s National Leadership Award to recipient Abbie Madden.", and "Research underway includes analysis of data from the Australian Consortium for Social and Political Research Incorporated (ACSPRI) national study on social inequality, analysis of access and equity in the online sphere and an Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Partnership exploring the evolution of Disability Arts in Australia."
• William Neville
• Linda Judge
• Lindy Judge
• Sandra Fielding
• Malcolm Sturrock
• Kaye McDonald
• "Australia Council - Annual Report 2001-02"
  Australia Council Annual Report 2001-2002 - discusses letter from chair of council, corporate overview, year in review, financial statements, analysis of funding and grants for projects, initiatives, new work, programs, presentation and promotions including funding for implementing the Commonwealth Disability Strategy by evaluating current and changing needs of people with disabilities in the arts sector and reflecting this in funding and policies, arts marketing and audience development and triennial grants to disability arts organisations in NSW, South Australia and Victoria as well as an image from Crossroad Arts for the exhibition “Shades of White” and the publication “Making the Journey”
• Victoria Arts Centre Trust
• Hilary Ash
• "Australia Council - Annual Report 2005-06"
  Australia Council Annual Report 2005-2006 - discusses letter from chair of council, letter from CEO, corporate overview, year in review, goals, financial statements, analysis of funding analysis and grants list, including various artistic and community projects - “Stickybricks” – exploring the history of a Sydney Housing Estate where 95% of residents receive aged or disability benefits were traumatised by by murders, suicides, assaults and drug and alcohol-related crimes and they partnered with Big hART to tell their story at the Sydney Festival, “Small Metal Objects” by Back to Back Theatre presented at the Melbourne international arts festival, and the DADAA (WA) regional collaborative “Bridging the Gap” project in Bunbury and publication of “Making the Journey: Arts and disability in Australia”
• Julie-Anne Willems
• Carol Downey
• Venuzza laconis
• Martin Forster
• Michael Paul
• Michael Trasancos
• Megan McEvoy
• "Interview with David Doyle"
  David Doyle is the Executive Director of DADAA and has spent over 30 years leading large-scale Community Arts and Cultural Development (CACD) and arts projects globally and in Western Australia, significantly contributing to the arts and disability sectors through his work with DADAA and his dedication to community wellbeing and access to arts and culture. Interview Summary David Doyle, who originally trained in printmaking and ceramics with a background in community arts, has worked extensively in community arts and cultural development with a focus on addressing social issues through the arts. His experience with a disability from a young age and a deep understanding of power dynamics and privilege have influenced his motivation and commitment to disability arts in Australia. David highlights the significance of the Disability Discrimination Act and NDIS in empowering artists with disabilities and notes the uneven distribution of resources for disability arts across Australia. As the leader of an arts organization, he values the transition of power to individual artists with disabilities, stressing the importance of equipping them with the skills and contacts needed to lead and redefine the sector.
• Sally Marsden
• "Arts Project Australia - Annual Report 2014"
  Arts Project Australia - Annual Report 2014 - President's Report, Executive Director's Report, Board & Staff, Personal Perspectives, 40 Years of Highlights, Our Artists, Exhibition Report, Studio Philosophy, Financial Statements - reads, in part "OUR MANIFESTO We march to the beat of our own drum and map our own future. Fuelled by an unwavering belief in our artists, we're buoyed by the creativity and authenticity that exists in our space, and heartened by those who delight in sharing in it."
• "Australia Council - Arts and disability a priority as Australia Council commits significant new funding"
  Australia Council - Arts and disability a priority as Australia Council commits significant new funding - reads, in part "The Australia Council has committed $750k over three years to support sustainable careers and to recognise the artistic excellence of artists with disability."
• Wendy Dawson
• Monica Lazzari
• Desmond Beavis