Making the Journey

MTJ front cover photo: Ensemble members of the Back to Back Theatre Production of Mental. Photo: Jeff Busby

On 2 December 2005 at Parliament House Senator The Hon. Kay Patterson and Senator The Hon. Rod Kemp launched a significant new publication called Making the Journey: arts and disability in Australia.

The 96 page full colour book is free and will be available in hardcopy and online from the Australia Council and Arts Access Australia.

As the name suggests Making the Journey is about arts activities and people with disabilities. It offers 12 case studies as examples of approaches, issues and achievements in the Australian field of art and disability in recent years. The book has been made possible by the generous support of the Australia Council and Family and Community Services.

The case studies in this book show initiatives from the arts, health, education and training sectors and responses by cultural organisations that remove barriers to participation. A theme across all of the examples is the leadership of artists, audience members and advocates with a disability.

These examples have been chosen to stimulate discussion amongst a general readership as well as practitioners. We hope that they will provide inspiration for change as well as practical suggestions for it.

The case studies have been drawn from both large and small organisations, and cover metropolitan and regional areas in all Australian states and territories.

Forewords
Introduction
Map of Locations

Section 1 :: Opening Doors
The Adelaide Festival Centre:
Creating an accessible venue

Open Art ACT (Belconnen Community Services):
Local authorities support for an integrated arts program

Northern Exposure (DADAA WA):
Arts and community health programs in remote Western Desert Indigenous communities

Ignition Theatre Training (Melbourne) and Broome TAFE:
Providing training for employment in the arts

Section 2 :: Making a Difference
Mwerre Anthurre (Alice Springs):
Indigenous arts studio

Arts Roar (Launceston):
Social change through creating great arts

EASE Ticketing (Arts Access VIC):
A good night out for everyone

International Day of People With a Disability (Accessible Arts NSW):
Featuring activities in Nymagee and Coffs Harbour

Section 3 :: Make it New
Back to Back Theatre (Geelong):
Innovative theatre that ask what it means to be human

Restless Dance Company (Adelaide):
Integrated youth dance

Pinnacles Gallery (Thuringowa Nth QLD):
Exhibitions that engage all the senses

Tutti Ensemble (Adelaide):
Creating unique music

Resources

Contacts

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