{ "entity_id": "B-000632", "folder": "Advisory-Committee-for-Indigenous-Repatriation", "name": "Advisory Committee for Indigenous Repatriation", "type": "Advisory Body", "jurisdiction": "Commonwealth", "portfolio": "Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, \r\nCommunications, Sport and the Arts", "website": "https://www.arts.gov.au/what-we-do/cultural-heritage/indigenous-repatriation", "data_status": "rich", "completeness": { "has_strategy_brief": true, "has_strategy_structured": true, "has_vision": false, "has_kpi_targets": true, "has_kpi_results": true, "has_strategy_overview": true, "has_legislation_text": true, "has_legislation_structured": false, "has_global_initiatives_text": false, "has_ideas": true, "has_artifacts": true, "n_ideas": 12, "n_legislation": 0, "n_artifacts": 3, "n_kpi_targets": 4, "n_kpi_results": 4, "n_outcomes": 3, "verified_own_data": true }, "strategy_profile": { "status": "published", "confidence": "high", "summary": "To make arts and culture easy to access and fair for d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers, and for audiences with disability.", "official_site_url": "https://www.arts.gov.au/what-we-do/cultural-heritage/indigenous-repatriation", "source_documents": [ { "type": "annual_report", "title": "Annual Report", "url": "https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/public-lending-right-committee-annual-report-2024-25.pdf", "period": "2024", "confidence": "high" } ], "purpose": { "text": "To make arts and culture easy to access and fair for d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers, and for audiences with disability.", "source_url": "https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf", "source_page": 10, "source_deep_url": "https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf#page=10" }, "vision": null, "strategic_priorities": [ { "title": "Recognising d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers as central to our vibrant arts and cultural sector.", "description": "Recognising d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers as central to our vibrant arts and cultural sector.", "source_url": "https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf", "source_page": 21, "source_deep_url": "https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf#page=21" }, { "title": "Strong and inclusive governments and organisations.", "description": "Strong and inclusive governments and organisations.", "source_url": "https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf", "source_page": 26, "source_deep_url": "https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf#page=26" }, { "title": "Engaging the audience: fair, open and equitable access to arts and culture.", "description": "Engaging the audience: fair, open and equitable access to arts and culture.", "source_url": "https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf", "source_page": 31, "source_deep_url": "https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf#page=31" } ], "values": [], "outcomes": [ { "name": "Priority 1: Recognising d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers as central to our vibrant arts and cultural sector.", "description": "The Australian Government wants d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers to be seen in arts and culture in Australia, treated the same as artists and arts workers without disability, feel safe in arts and culture places, connect with artists and arts workers and arts organisations, develop skills and experience in their art, and find jobs in arts and culture.", "activities": [ "Support new arts projects and work.", "Set up regular arts and disability meetings.", "Support career development for d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers." ], "source_url": "https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf", "source_page": 21, "source_deep_url": "https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf#page=21" }, { "name": "Priority 2: Strong and inclusive governments and organisations.", "description": "The Australian Government wants governments and arts and cultural organisations to be more equitable, accessible and inclusive for people with disability, more people with a disability to be involved in arts and cultural organisations, and all levels of government to work together to support the arts and cultural sector.", "activities": [ "Help arts and cultural organisations make improvements to be more equitable, accessible and inclusive.", "Support opportunities to put people with disability on the boards of arts and cultural organisations.", "Work with other parts of the Government on issues that affect people with disability who want to be involved in arts and culture." ], "source_url": "https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf", "source_page": 26, "source_deep_url": "https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf#page=26" }, { "name": "Priority 3: Engaging the audience: fair, open and equitable access to arts and culture.", "description": "The Australian Government wants people with disability to connect with stories that mean something to them, have easy and safe access to arts and culture, and share arts and cultural experiences with the wider community.", "activities": [ "Help people with disability connect with stories that have meaning for them.", "Help the arts and cultural sector become more inclusive and accessible.", "Help audiences with disability have a good experience in arts and culture." ], "source_url": "https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf", "source_page": 31, "source_deep_url": "https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf#page=31" } ], "performance_measures": [ { "code": "AAP01", "measure": "Number of d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers employed in arts and culture", "target": "Increase 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Committee for Indigenous Repatriation — Strategy Brief\n\n**Reporting period**: 2024-25\n**Corporate plan in force**: 2025-26\n**Corporate Plan**: [2025-26](https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf)\n\n## Our purpose / purposes\n\n> To make arts and culture easy to access and fair for d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers, and for audiences with disability. [[CP p.10](https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf#page=10)]\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- Recognising d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers as central to our vibrant arts and cultural sector. [[CP p.21](https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf#page=21)]\n- Strong and inclusive governments and organisations. [[CP p.26](https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf#page=26)]\n- Engaging the audience: fair, open and equitable access to arts and culture. [[CP p.31](https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf#page=31)]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Priority 1: Recognising d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers as central to our vibrant arts and cultural sector.\nThe Australian Government wants d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers to be seen in arts and culture in Australia, treated the same as artists and arts workers without disability, feel safe in arts and culture places, connect with artists and arts workers and arts organisations, develop skills and experience in their art, and find jobs in arts and culture. [[CP p.21](https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf#page=21)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Support new arts projects and work.\n- Set up regular arts and disability meetings.\n- Support career development for d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers.\n\n### Priority 2: Strong and inclusive governments and organisations.\nThe Australian Government wants governments and arts and cultural organisations to be more equitable, accessible and inclusive for people with disability, more people with a disability to be involved in arts and cultural organisations, and all levels of government to work together to support the arts and cultural sector. [[CP p.26](https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf#page=26)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Help arts and cultural organisations make improvements to be more equitable, accessible and inclusive.\n- Support opportunities to put people with disability on the boards of arts and cultural organisations.\n- Work with other parts of the Government on issues that affect people with disability who want to be involved in arts and culture.\n\n### Priority 3: Engaging the audience: fair, open and equitable access to arts and culture.\nThe Australian Government wants people with disability to connect with stories that mean something to them, have easy and safe access to arts and culture, and share arts and cultural experiences with the wider community. [[CP p.31](https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf#page=31)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Help people with disability connect with stories that have meaning for them.\n- Help the arts and cultural sector become more inclusive and accessible.\n- Help audiences with disability have a good experience in arts and culture.\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| AAP01 | Number of d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers employed in arts and culture | Increase by 20% | |\n| AAP02 | Number of arts and cultural organisations with a disability action plan | 100% | |\n| AAP03 | Number of people with disability involved in arts and cultural organisations | Increase by 30% | |\n| AAP04 | Number of people with disability accessing arts and culture | Increase by 25% | |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| AAP01 | Number of d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers employed in arts and culture | Partially achieved | Partially achieved | |\n| AAP02 | Number of arts and cultural organisations with a disability action plan | Mostly achieved | Mostly achieved | |\n| AAP03 | Number of people with disability involved in arts and cultural organisations | Substantially achieved | Substantially achieved | |\n| AAP04 | Number of people with disability accessing arts and culture | Achieved | Achieved | |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Advisory Committee for Indigenous Repatriation - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:27:25.307944+00:00\n**Entity ID**: B-000632\n**Entity type**: Advisory Body\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, \n\nCommunications, Sport and the Arts\n**Website**: https://www.arts.gov.au/what-we-do/cultural-heritage/indigenous-repatriation\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| other-pdfs | 2 |\n| pages | 9 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- The Plan will also contribute to achieving\nprogress under other Outcome Areas, including the Community\nAttitudes Outcome: community attitudes support equality, inclusion and\nparticipation in society for people with disability, and Policy Priority 1 under\nthe Employment and Financial Security Outcome: to increase employment\nof people with disability.20\n20 Commonwealth of Australia (2021), Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- [Page 5]\nA n i n i t i a t i v e u n d e r A u s t r a l i a ’ s C u l t u r a l P o l i c y , R e v i v e\nA Place for Every Story 33\nFirst Nations First 34\nPriority 1: Recognising d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts\nworkers as central to our vibrant arts and cultural sector 36\nActions to build the foundations for change 39\nPriority 2: Strong and inclusive governments and organisations 41\nA key role for the arts and cultural sector 43\nActions to build the foundations for change 46\nChallenges and opportunities: the impact of policies\nand services outside of the arts portfolio 48\nPriority 3: Engaging the audience: fair, open and\nequitable access to arts and culture 53\nActions to build the foundations for change 54\nInvesting in the foundations for change 57\nPartnerships for change: the Office for the Arts\nand Creative Australia 63\nDeveloping a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework 67\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- In particular,\nnegative or uninformed community attitudes about people with\ndisability, including as a result of entrenched ableism, can result in:\n• low expectations about the capability of d/Deaf and disabled artists\nand arts workers\n• inaccessible or unsafe arts and cultural organisations, workplaces,\neducation and training institutions, venues, events or experiences.\nd/Deaf and disabled artists are more likely to experience unemployment\ncompared to non-disabled artists: 55 per cent of d/Deaf and disabled\nartists had experienced unemployment between 2017 and 2022,\ncompared to 46 per cent of non-disabled artists.31 Feeling invested\nin work is important, and for many people with disability who are\nunemployed, finding a job that matches their skills and experience\nis the most important incentive that would encourage them into the\nlabour force.32\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- [Page 49]\nA n i n i t i a t i v e u n d e r A u s t r a l i a ’ s C u l t u r a l P o l i c y , R e v i v e\n• Inconsistent approaches to disability access and representation in\narts-adjacent sectors, such as the broadcasting sector, that commission\nand distribute content created or consumed by people with disability.\n• Inaccessible digital tools and interfaces for some employment services\nand websites.\n• Government initiatives, services and payments such as the National\nDisability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Disability Support Pension, and\nemployment programs can help people with disability to participate in\nsocial and economic life, including through participation in the arts.39\nHowever:\n• d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers, as well as arts and\ndisability peak organisations, have noted that NDIS participants\ncontinue to experience challenges in using NDIS funding to support\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- [Page 5]\nA n i n i t i a t i v e u n d e r A u s t r a l i a ’ s C u l t u r a l P o l i c y , R e v i v e\nA Place for Every Story 33\nFirst Nations First 34\nPriority 1: Recognising d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts\nworkers as central to our vibrant arts and cultural sector 36\nActions to build the foundations for change 39\nPriority 2: Strong and inclusive governments and organisations 41\nA key role for the arts and cultural sector 43\nActions to build the foundations for change 46\nChallenges and opportunities: the impact of policies\nand services outside of the arts portfolio 48\nPriority 3: Engaging the audience: fair, open and\nequitable access to arts and culture 53\nActions to build the foundations for change 54\nInvesting in the foundations for change 57\nPartnerships for change: the Office for the Arts\nand Creative Australia 63\nDeveloping a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework 67\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- Displaying 1 - 12 of 357\nPublic Lending Right (PLR)—Australian Lending Rights (ELR/PLR)—claimant registration/submission of eligible title claim(s)\nIndigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) Program—2026-27 operational and Indigenous arts worker funding\nIndigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) Program—2025-26 operational and Indigenous arts worker funding\nPublic consultation paper for a new National Cultural Policy\nArts portfolio appointments—Expression of Interest form\nPublic Lending Right (PLR)—Title claim for publisher\nPublic Lending Right (PLR)—Change of address/bank details for Creators and Publishers\nPublic Lending Right (PLR)—Title claim for creator\nPublic Lending Right (PLR)—Creator's registration\nPublic Lending Right (PLR)—Publisher's registration\nProgress under Revive—list of actions\nValuation Certificate—Cultural Gifts Program\n Source: `pages/publications-index.html (https://www.arts.gov.au/publications)`\n- The Plan will also contribute to achieving\nprogress under other Outcome Areas, including the Community\nAttitudes Outcome: community attitudes support equality, inclusion and\nparticipation in society for people with disability, and Policy Priority 1 under\nthe Employment and Financial Security Outcome: to increase employment\nof people with disability.20\n20 Commonwealth of Australia (2021), Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- In particular,\nnegative or uninformed community attitudes about people with\ndisability, including as a result of entrenched ableism, can result in:\n• low expectations about the capability of d/Deaf and disabled artists\nand arts workers\n• inaccessible or unsafe arts and cultural organisations, workplaces,\neducation and training institutions, venues, events or experiences.\nd/Deaf and disabled artists are more likely to experience unemployment\ncompared to non-disabled artists: 55 per cent of d/Deaf and disabled\nartists had experienced unemployment between 2017 and 2022,\ncompared to 46 per cent of non-disabled artists.31 Feeling invested\nin work is important, and for many people with disability who are\nunemployed, finding a job that matches their skills and experience\nis the most important incentive that would encourage them into the\nlabour force.32\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- [pages 47,48,49,50]\nlan in place\n• demonstrate how accessibility is being considered in business\nplanning to achieve sustainable improvements in equity for d/Deaf\nand disabled artists and arts workers and audiences with disability.\n• Improving disability representation in appointments to the boards\nof Government-funded arts and cultural organisations and\ngoverning committees.\n• In December 2023, the Office for the Arts established a register\nfor people interested in being considered for appointments to\nstatutory and non-statutory boards, councils and committees\nwithin the portfolio of the Minister for the Arts.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- [Page 17]\nA n i n i t i a t i v e u n d e r A u s t r a l i a ’ s C u l t u r a l P o l i c y , R e v i v e\nThe Plan will benefit from, and build on,\nCreative Australia’s expanded functions and\nresponsibilities established under Revive, and the new\nbodies that have been created will be critical to the\neffective delivery of actions under the Plan, particularly\nthe First Nations Board and Creative Workplaces.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- [Page 5]\nA n i n i t i a t i v e u n d e r A u s t r a l i a ’ s C u l t u r a l P o l i c y , R e v i v e\nA Place for Every Story 33\nFirst Nations First 34\nPriority 1: Recognising d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts\nworkers as central to our vibrant arts and cultural sector 36\nActions to build the foundations for change 39\nPriority 2: Strong and inclusive governments and organisations 41\nA key role for the arts and cultural sector 43\nActions to build the foundations for change 46\nChallenges and opportunities: the impact of policies\nand services outside of the arts portfolio 48\nPriority 3: Engaging the audience: fair, open and\nequitable access to arts and culture 53\nActions to build the foundations for change 54\nInvesting in the foundations for change 57\nPartnerships for change: the Office for the Arts\nand Creative Australia 63\nDeveloping a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework 67\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- The Plan will also contribute to achieving\nprogress under other Outcome Areas, including the Community\nAttitudes Outcome: community attitudes support equality, inclusion and\nparticipation in society for people with disability, and Policy Priority 1 under\nthe Employment and Financial Security Outcome: to increase employment\nof people with disability.20\n20 Commonwealth of Australia (2021), Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- 25\nThe social model of disability and human rights 26\nCentring the voices of people with disability 29\nWorking together with the arts and cultural sector 30\nAdvancing Revive: priorities for action 33\n4\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- [pages 24,25,26,27,28]\nillion to implement the Plan.19\nReflecting the priorities of people with disability, the Plan will support\nchange over time by:\n• funding actions to build support towards sustainable careers for\nd/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers\n• supporting the wider arts and cultural sector to become more\naccessible and inclusive\n• including strong disability representation in the development and\nimplementation of the Plan, including from intersectional cohorts.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- Building on Revive’s other pillars, the Plan’s three\nkey priorities are:\n• Priority 1: Recognising d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts\nworkers as central to our vibrant arts and cultural sector.\n• Priority 2: Strong and inclusive governments and organisations.\n• Priority 3: Engaging the audience: fair, open and equitable access\nto arts and culture.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- In particular,\nnegative or uninformed community attitudes about people with\ndisability, including as a result of entrenched ableism, can result in:\n• low expectations about the capability of d/Deaf and disabled artists\nand arts workers\n• inaccessible or unsafe arts and cultural organisations, workplaces,\neducation and training institutions, venues, events or experiences.\nd/Deaf and disabled artists are more likely to experience unemployment\ncompared to non-disabled artists: 55 per cent of d/Deaf and disabled\nartists had experienced unemployment between 2017 and 2022,\ncompared to 46 per cent of non-disabled artists.31 Feeling invested\nin work is important, and for many people with disability who are\nunemployed, finding a job that matches their skills and experience\nis the most important incentive that would encourage them into the\nlabour force.32\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- Priority 3\n• Priority 2: Strong and inclusive governments\nand organisations.\n• Priority 3: Engaging the audience: fair,\nopen and equitable access to arts and culture.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf)`\n- Between November 2023 and January 2024 the Office for the Arts convened a diverse group of practising d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers from across Australia to participate in six disability-led and facilitated co-design workshops to develop the framework for the Plan; its priority action areas; and practical investment options for delivery.\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__00.html (https://www.arts.gov.au/what-we-do/arts-and-disability/equity-arts-and-disability-associated-plan)`\n- The co-design\nworkshops were held online from November 2023 to January 2024 to\ndevelop the framework for the Plan; its priority action areas; and practical\ninvestment options to deliver the Plan.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- The Government is providing $8.1 million over the life of the Plan from\n2024–25 for funded actions to support these priorities.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- In particular,\nnegative or uninformed community attitudes about people with\ndisability, including as a result of entrenched ableism, can result in:\n• low expectations about the capability of d/Deaf and disabled artists\nand arts workers\n• inaccessible or unsafe arts and cultural organisations, workplaces,\neducation and training institutions, venues, events or experiences.\nd/Deaf and disabled artists are more likely to experience unemployment\ncompared to non-disabled artists: 55 per cent of d/Deaf and disabled\nartists had experienced unemployment between 2017 and 2022,\ncompared to 46 per cent of non-disabled artists.31 Feeling invested\nin work is important, and for many people with disability who are\nunemployed, finding a job that matches their skills and experience\nis the most important incentive that would encourage them into the\nlabour force.32\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- [Page 5]\nA n i n i t i a t i v e u n d e r A u s t r a l i a ’ s C u l t u r a l P o l i c y , R e v i v e\nA Place for Every Story 33\nFirst Nations First 34\nPriority 1: Recognising d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts\nworkers as central to our vibrant arts and cultural sector 36\nActions to build the foundations for change 39\nPriority 2: Strong and inclusive governments and organisations 41\nA key role for the arts and cultural sector 43\nActions to build the foundations for change 46\nChallenges and opportunities: the impact of policies\nand services outside of the arts portfolio 48\nPriority 3: Engaging the audience: fair, open and\nequitable access to arts and culture 53\nActions to build the foundations for change 54\nInvesting in the foundations for change 57\nPartnerships for change: the Office for the Arts\nand Creative Australia 63\nDeveloping a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework 67\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- The Plan will also contribute to achieving\nprogress under other Outcome Areas, including the Community\nAttitudes Outcome: community attitudes support equality, inclusion and\nparticipation in society for people with disability, and Policy Priority 1 under\nthe Employment and Financial Security Outcome: to increase employment\nof people with disability.20\n20 Commonwealth of Australia (2021), Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- [Page 28]\nINFOGRAPHIC 1\nBarriers to equity in the arts\nABLEISM: discrimination INCOMPATIBLE\nGOVERNMENT INITIATIVES,\nor prejudice towards\nSERVICES AND PAYMENTS:\npeople with disability.\nthe intersection between\nCOMMUNITY ATTITUDES: the structure and eligibility\nnegative or uninformed requirements of Government\ncommunity attitudes about disability supports, payments and\npeople with disability can programs, and the short-term,\nresult in low expectations of the intermittent nature of employment\ncapability and aspirations of engagements in many parts\nd/Deaf and disabled artists and of the arts and cultural sector,\narts workers and audiences can contribute to inconsistent\nwith disability. financial and career outcomes for\nd/ Deaf and disabled artists and\nINACCESSIBILITY: many\narts workers.\nvenues and institutions where\nLACK OF SERVICES IN OUTER\nart happens continue to be\nURBAN, REGIONAL AND\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- [pages 44,45,46,47]\ninclude:\ninvesting in disability-led projects engaging appropriately qualified\nproviders to deliver:\nstriving for diversity in staffing\n• disability awareness and\nand inclusive recruitment\nengagement training for all staff\ndeveloping and implementing • o rganisational\ndisability action plans35 accessibility audits\n• disability cultural safety audits\nconsidering accessibility in\n(these can assist organisations\nlong-term business planning\nto provide an environment\nwhere people with disability\npublicly communicating and\nfeel comfortable, supported\npromoting their organisation’s\nand respected)\naccessibility arrangements\n*See Creative Australia (2023), Creating Value: Results of the National Arts Participation Survey.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- [Page 56]\nE q u i t y : t h e A r t s a n d D i s a b i l i t y A s s o c i a t e d P l a n\nINFOGRAPHIC 3\nAccessibility needs in the arts sector are diverse, and\nit’s important to know your audience\ndiverse fit-for-purpose a one-size-fits-all\naccessibility needs approach solution doesn’t work\nACCESSIBILITY NEEDS ARE DIVERSE\nRather than supplying generic access arrangements, a place-based approach which\nengages people with disability within target audiences and focuses on their specific access\nneeds ensures that investments in accessibility are fit-for-purpose and value for money.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- Equity: the Arts and Disability Associated Plan\nequity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.docx\n(DOCX, 1.09 MB)\nLAST UPDATED: 14 Nov 2024\nequity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf\n(PDF, 7.11 MB)\nLAST UPDATED: 14 Nov 2024\nEquity: the Arts and Disability Associated Plan\nequity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf\n(PDF, 7.91 MB)\nLAST UPDATED: 28 Nov 2024\nequity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.docx\n(DOCX, 2.18 MB)\nLAST UPDATED: 28 Nov 2024\n1.\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__00.html (https://www.arts.gov.au/what-we-do/arts-and-disability/equity-arts-and-disability-associated-plan)`\n- Displaying 1 - 12 of 357\nPublic Lending Right (PLR)—Australian Lending Rights (ELR/PLR)—claimant registration/submission of eligible title claim(s)\nIndigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) Program—2026-27 operational and Indigenous arts worker funding\nIndigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) Program—2025-26 operational and Indigenous arts worker funding\nPublic consultation paper for a new National Cultural Policy\nArts portfolio appointments—Expression of Interest form\nPublic Lending Right (PLR)—Title claim for publisher\nPublic Lending Right (PLR)—Change of address/bank details for Creators and Publishers\nPublic Lending Right (PLR)—Title claim for creator\nPublic Lending Right (PLR)—Creator's registration\nPublic Lending Right (PLR)—Publisher's registration\nProgress under Revive—list of actions\nValuation Certificate—Cultural Gifts Program\n Source: `pages/publications-index.html (https://www.arts.gov.au/publications)`\n- 20 Apr 2026\nKaren Napaljarri Barnes painting in 2023, image courtesy of Warlukurlangu Artists Aboriginal Corporation\nThe 2026-27 round of the\nIVAIS program\nwill support 85 activities delivered by First Nations art centres, fairs, regional hubs and industry service organisations across Australia.\n Source: `pages/structure.html (https://www.arts.gov.au/news/more-funding-first-nations-art-organisations)`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4,5,6,7]\n[Page 1]\nThe Arts and Disability Associated Plan\nA n i n i t i a t i v e u n d e r A u s t r a l i a ’ s C u l t u r a l P o l i c y , R e v i v e\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- [Page 2]\n© Commonwealth of Australia 2024\nISBN 978-1-922879-57-8 (digital)\nISBN 978-1-922879-58-5 (print)\nOwnership of intellectual property rights in this publication\nUnless otherwise noted, copyright (and any other intellectual property\nrights, if any) in this publication is owned by the Commonwealth of\nAustralia (referred to below as the Commonwealth).\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- [Page 4]\nE q u i t y : t h e A r t s a n d D i s a b i l i t y A s s o c i a t e d P l a n\nTable of Contents\nAcknowledgement of Country 6\nAcknowledgement of People with Disability 7\nThe language of disability 8\nIntersectionality 10\nOther language used in the Plan 11\nMinister for the Arts’ Foreword 12\nHow the Plan was developed 15\nCreative Australia’s Arts and Disability Needs Analysis and Audit 19\nExecutive Summary 20\nIntroduction 24\nWhat is an Associated Plan?\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- 25\nThe social model of disability and human rights 26\nCentring the voices of people with disability 29\nWorking together with the arts and cultural sector 30\nAdvancing Revive: priorities for action 33\n4\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- In this Plan, the terms ‘d/Deaf and disabled’ or ‘people with disability’\ninclude (but are not restricted to), those who have long-term physical,\nmental, intellectual or sensory impairments which, in interaction with\nvarious barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in\nsociety on an equal basis with others.3 This can include psychosocial\ndisability, neurodivergence and chronic health conditions that result\nin significant physical, social and economic participation barriers.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $2.25 million, $2.0 million, $1.2 million, $1.0 million, $600,000 | Actions will be\ndelivered by both the Office for the Arts and Creative Australia:\n• $2.25 million for an Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program\n• $2.0 million to extend and expand the reach of the current\nCreative Australia Arts and Disability Initiatives\n• $1.2 million for accessibility activities at live music venues and music\nfestivals through the 2024–25 Revive Live program\n• $1.0 million for arts and disability services\n• $600,000 | `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)` |\n| $1.2 million, $8.6 million, 1.2 million, 8.6 million | [Page 60]\nE q u i t y : t h e A r t s a n d D i s a b i l i t y A s s o c i a t e d P l a n\n$1.2 million to lift accessibility at live music venues and\nmusic festivals\nThe Government has committed $8.6 million in 2024–25 for the\nRevive Live program to provide grant funding to live music venues and\nmusic festivals. | `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)` |\n| $2.25 million, $2 million, $1.2 million, $1 million, 2.25 million, 2 million | This includes:\n• $2.25 million for the Arts and Screen\nEmployment Pathways Pilot Program\n• $2 million to help Creative Australia Arts\nand Disability programs reach more\npeople\n• $1.2 million to help make live music places\nand music festivals more accessible\n• $1 million for arts and disability services\n34 | `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf)` |\n| 55 per cent, 46 per cent | In particular,\nnegative or uninformed community attitudes about people with\ndisability, including as a result of entrenched ableism, can result in:\n• low expectations about the capability of d/Deaf and disabled artists\nand arts workers\n• inaccessible or unsafe arts and cultural organisations, workplaces,\neducation and training institutions, venues, events or experiences.\nd/Deaf and disabled artists are more likely to experience unemployment\ncompa | `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)` |\n| $2.2 million, 2.2 million | 10 Mar 2026\nApply to deliver the Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program\nWe are seeking a service provider or providers to deliver temporary paid job placements through the $2.2 million Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program (the Program). | `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.arts.gov.au/news)` |\n| $8.1 million, 8.1 million | The Government is providing $8.1 million over the life of the Plan from\n2024–25 for funded actions to support these priorities. | `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)` |\n| $1.0 million, 1.0 million | This funding will support the sustainability of the\nlive music sector by making it more accessible to d/Deaf and disabled\nartists and arts workers and audiences with disability.\n$1.0 million for arts and disability services\nCreative Australia will commission specific services, including through\nan arts and disability services Delivery Partnership for 2025–2028,\nto support d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers, and help\nbuild the foundation | `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)` |\n| 59 per cent | This is known as intersectionality.5\n59 per cent of d/Deaf and disabled artists are\nwomen.6 The Government recognises that women\nwith disability, including First Nations women and\nthose from a range of diverse and intersectional\nbackgrounds, are particularly vulnerable to multiple\nforms of discrimination which can actively limit equity\nin arts and cultural education, participation, career\nopportunities and leadership progression.7\n5 Intersectiona | `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)` |\n| $5.0 million, 5.0 million | Revive committed $5.0 million to implement the Plan.19\nReflecting the priorities of people with disability, the Plan will support\nchange over time by:\n• funding actions to build support towards sustainable careers for\nd/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers\n• supporting the wider arts and cultural sector to become more\naccessible and inclusive\n• including strong disability representation in the development and\nimplementation of the Plan, inc | `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)` |\n| 16 per cent | Of the estimated 47,100 practising professional artists in Australia,\n16 per cent have some form of disability that may affect their artistic\npractice, which is almost double the figure reported in 2017.26\nDespite relatively high overall levels of representation of people with\ndisability as artists, as well as overall improvements in their incomes\nsince 2017,27 people with disability continue to experience inequality\nand barriers to pursuing care | `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)` |\n| 8.9 per cent, 5.3 per cent, 6.6 per cent, 71 per cent | People with disability had stronger representation\nin on-screen roles (8.9 per cent) than among crew (5.3 per cent).29\nAnd despite this stronger representation in on-screen roles, in 2023,\nScreen Australia’s Seeing Ourselves 2 found that disability representation\namong main characters in Australian TV drama remains critically low\n– around 6.6 per cent, and 71 per cent of programs do not feature any\nmain characters who have disability.30\n28 David | `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)` |\n| 51 per cent, 42 per cent, 30 per cent, 21 per cent | Creative Australia’s 2022 National Arts Participation\nSurvey found that Australians with disability creatively participate at higher\nrates than Australians without disability (51 per cent compared to\n42 per cent), and are more likely to give time or money to the arts\nthan those without disability (30 per cent compared to 21 per cent).43\n43 Creative Australia (2023), Creating Value: Results of the National Arts Participation\nSurvey. | `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)` |\n| 58 per cent, 70 per cent, 40 per cent, 45 per cent, 34 per cent, 27 per cent | [Page 54]\nE q u i t y : t h e A r t s a n d D i s a b i l i t y A s s o c i a t e d P l a n\nHowever, they are less likely to attend arts events than people\nwithout disability (58 per cent compared to 70 per cent) and are\nunder-represented in festival audiences overall (40 per cent compared\nto 45 per cent).44\nWhile there are a range of factors that may contribute to these\nfindings, people with disability also reported that they are more likely\nto | `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)` |\n| $2.0 million, 2.0 million | [Page 59]\nA n i n i t i a t i v e u n d e r A u s t r a l i a ’ s C u l t u r a l P o l i c y , R e v i v e\n$2.0 million to extend and expand the reach of the current\nCreative Australia Arts and Disability Initiatives\nUnder the enhanced Arts and Disability Initiatives, Creative Australia will\ndeliver a range of activities that will support the practice of d/Deaf and\ndisabled artists and arts workers, such as:\n• providing seed funding for, or for | `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)` |\n| $600,000\n, $280,000 , $50,000 , $20,000 , $320,000 , $80,000 | In addition to these initiatives, Creative Australia will provide $600,000\nto continue supporting the following initiatives:\n• $280,000 for the National Arts and Disability Award\n(Established – $50,000 annually and Early Career – $20,000 annually)\nto celebrate the work and achievements of d/Deaf and disabled\nartists and arts workers.\n• $320,000 for the Arts and Disability Fellowship ($80,000 annually),\nwhich supports the activities and profession | `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)` |\n| $600,000 | Screen Australia will be consulted in the\ndevelopment of material to support the screen\nand digital games industries.\n$600,000 for a National Arts and Disability Forum and Gathering\nThe Plan will support d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers to build\npeer-to-peer connections and connect them to potential markets with\nseed funding for a national arts and disability forum and gathering:\n• the forum will be an accessible, online event in 2025 | `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)` |\n| 55 per cent, 46 per cent | In particular,\nnegative or uninformed community attitudes about people with\ndisability, including as a result of entrenched ableism, can result in:\n• low expectations about the capability of d/Deaf and disabled artists\nand arts workers\n• inaccessible or unsafe arts and cultural organisations, workplaces,\neducation and training institutions, venues, events or experiences.\nd/Deaf and disabled artists are more likely to experience unemployment\ncompa | `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)` |\n| 59 per cent | This is known as intersectionality.5\n59 per cent of d/Deaf and disabled artists are\nwomen.6 The Government recognises that women\nwith disability, including First Nations women and\nthose from a range of diverse and intersectional\nbackgrounds, are particularly vulnerable to multiple\nforms of discrimination which can actively limit equity\nin arts and cultural education, participation, career\nopportunities and leadership progression.7\n5 Intersectiona | `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)` |\n| $2.25 million, $2.0 million, $1.2 million, $1.0 million, $600,000 | Actions will be\ndelivered by both the Office for the Arts and Creative Australia:\n• $2.25 million for an Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program\n• $2.0 million to extend and expand the reach of the current\nCreative Australia Arts and Disability Initiatives\n• $1.2 million for accessibility activities at live music venues and music\nfestivals through the 2024–25 Revive Live program\n• $1.0 million for arts and disability services\n• $600,000 | `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- The Plan will also contribute to achieving\nprogress under other Outcome Areas, including the Community\nAttitudes Outcome: community attitudes support equality, inclusion and\nparticipation in society for people with disability, and Policy Priority 1 under\nthe Employment and Financial Security Outcome: to increase employment\nof people with disability.20\n20 Commonwealth of Australia (2021), Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- Displaying 1 - 12 of 357\nPublic Lending Right (PLR)—Australian Lending Rights (ELR/PLR)—claimant registration/submission of eligible title claim(s)\nIndigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) Program—2026-27 operational and Indigenous arts worker funding\nIndigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) Program—2025-26 operational and Indigenous arts worker funding\nPublic consultation paper for a new National Cultural Policy\nArts portfolio appointments—Expression of Interest form\nPublic Lending Right (PLR)—Title claim for publisher\nPublic Lending Right (PLR)—Change of address/bank details for Creators and Publishers\nPublic Lending Right (PLR)—Title claim for creator\nPublic Lending Right (PLR)—Creator's registration\nPublic Lending Right (PLR)—Publisher's registration\nProgress under Revive—list of actions\nValuation Certificate—Cultural Gifts Program\n Source: `pages/publications-index.html (https://www.arts.gov.au/publications)`\n- 20 Apr 2026\nKaren Napaljarri Barnes painting in 2023, image courtesy of Warlukurlangu Artists Aboriginal Corporation\nThe 2026-27 round of the\nIVAIS program\nwill support 85 activities delivered by First Nations art centres, fairs, regional hubs and industry service organisations across Australia.\n Source: `pages/structure.html (https://www.arts.gov.au/news/more-funding-first-nations-art-organisations)`\n- Actions will be\ndelivered by both the Office for the Arts and Creative Australia:\n• $2.25 million for an Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program\n• $2.0 million to extend and expand the reach of the current\nCreative Australia Arts and Disability Initiatives\n• $1.2 million for accessibility activities at live music venues and music\nfestivals through the 2024–25 Revive Live program\n• $1.0 million for arts and disability services\n• $600,000 to continue funding the annual National Arts and Disability\nAwards and Arts and Disability Fellowship\n• $600,000 for a National Arts and Disability Forum and Gathering\n• $250,000 for a National Arts and Disability Code of Practice or\nappropriate guidelines\n• $200,000 for First Nations arts and disability needs and projects, to be\ndelivered by Creative Australia’s First Nations Board.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- In addition to these initiatives, Creative Australia will provide $600,000\nto continue supporting the following initiatives:\n• $280,000 for the National Arts and Disability Award\n(Established – $50,000 annually and Early Career – $20,000 annually)\nto celebrate the work and achievements of d/Deaf and disabled\nartists and arts workers.\n• $320,000 for the Arts and Disability Fellowship ($80,000 annually),\nwhich supports the activities and professional development of\noutstanding, established d/Deaf or disabled artists and arts workers\nfor a period of one to two years.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- [Page 5]\nA n i n i t i a t i v e u n d e r A u s t r a l i a ’ s C u l t u r a l P o l i c y , R e v i v e\nA Place for Every Story 33\nFirst Nations First 34\nPriority 1: Recognising d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts\nworkers as central to our vibrant arts and cultural sector 36\nActions to build the foundations for change 39\nPriority 2: Strong and inclusive governments and organisations 41\nA key role for the arts and cultural sector 43\nActions to build the foundations for change 46\nChallenges and opportunities: the impact of policies\nand services outside of the arts portfolio 48\nPriority 3: Engaging the audience: fair, open and\nequitable access to arts and culture 53\nActions to build the foundations for change 54\nInvesting in the foundations for change 57\nPartnerships for change: the Office for the Arts\nand Creative Australia 63\nDeveloping a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework 67\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- In particular,\nnegative or uninformed community attitudes about people with\ndisability, including as a result of entrenched ableism, can result in:\n• low expectations about the capability of d/Deaf and disabled artists\nand arts workers\n• inaccessible or unsafe arts and cultural organisations, workplaces,\neducation and training institutions, venues, events or experiences.\nd/Deaf and disabled artists are more likely to experience unemployment\ncompared to non-disabled artists: 55 per cent of d/Deaf and disabled\nartists had experienced unemployment between 2017 and 2022,\ncompared to 46 per cent of non-disabled artists.31 Feeling invested\nin work is important, and for many people with disability who are\nunemployed, finding a job that matches their skills and experience\nis the most important incentive that would encourage them into the\nlabour force.32\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- [pages 21,22,23,24]\nces and supports, or heightened financial pressures.\n‘Ableism affects everyone’\n— Co-Design Working Group member\nPeople with disability and disability advocacy bodies have consistently\nemphasised the importance of the Plan being co-designed, implemented\nand evaluated in partnership with people with disability, particularly\nd/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers, reflecting the key principle\nof the disability rights movement: ‘Nothing about us without us.’\nThe importance of centring the voices of people with lived experience\nof disability in the development of disability policy was also a repeated\ntheme in the submissions, public hearings and Final Report for the\nRoyal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People\nwith Disability (Disability Royal Commission).\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- [pages 44,45,46,47]\ninclude:\ninvesting in disability-led projects engaging appropriately qualified\nproviders to deliver:\nstriving for diversity in staffing\n• disability awareness and\nand inclusive recruitment\nengagement training for all staff\ndeveloping and implementing • o rganisational\ndisability action plans35 accessibility audits\n• disability cultural safety audits\nconsidering accessibility in\n(these can assist organisations\nlong-term business planning\nto provide an environment\nwhere people with disability\npublicly communicating and\nfeel comfortable, supported\npromoting their organisation’s\nand respected)\naccessibility arrangements\n*See Creative Australia (2023), Creating Value: Results of the National Arts Participation Survey.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- Creative Workplaces will contribute\ncontent on fair, safe and respectful workplaces for d/Deaf and disabled\nartists and screen workers.\n$200,000 for First Nations arts and disability needs and projects, to\nbe delivered by Creative Australia’s First Nations Board\n$200,000 will be provided to Creative Australia’s First Nations Board to\ninvest in First Nations arts and disability needs and projects, as determined\nby First Nations people.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- [Page 69]\nA n i n i t i a t i v e u n d e r A u s t r a l i a ’ s C u l t u r a l P o l i c y , R e v i v e\nThe Australia’s Disability Strategy Advisory Council will also be updated\non the progress of the Associated Plan from time to time, recognising\nthe Advisory Council’s role in providing advice on activities delivered\nunder Australia’s Disability Strategy.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- Equity: the Arts and Disability Associated Plan\nequity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.docx\n(DOCX, 1.09 MB)\nLAST UPDATED: 14 Nov 2024\nequity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf\n(PDF, 7.11 MB)\nLAST UPDATED: 14 Nov 2024\nEquity: the Arts and Disability Associated Plan\nequity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf\n(PDF, 7.91 MB)\nLAST UPDATED: 28 Nov 2024\nequity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.docx\n(DOCX, 2.18 MB)\nLAST UPDATED: 28 Nov 2024\n1.\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__00.html (https://www.arts.gov.au/what-we-do/arts-and-disability/equity-arts-and-disability-associated-plan)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- [Page 5]\nA n i n i t i a t i v e u n d e r A u s t r a l i a ’ s C u l t u r a l P o l i c y , R e v i v e\nA Place for Every Story 33\nFirst Nations First 34\nPriority 1: Recognising d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts\nworkers as central to our vibrant arts and cultural sector 36\nActions to build the foundations for change 39\nPriority 2: Strong and inclusive governments and organisations 41\nA key role for the arts and cultural sector 43\nActions to build the foundations for change 46\nChallenges and opportunities: the impact of policies\nand services outside of the arts portfolio 48\nPriority 3: Engaging the audience: fair, open and\nequitable access to arts and culture 53\nActions to build the foundations for change 54\nInvesting in the foundations for change 57\nPartnerships for change: the Office for the Arts\nand Creative Australia 63\nDeveloping a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework 67\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- [Page 4]\nE q u i t y : t h e A r t s a n d D i s a b i l i t y A s s o c i a t e d P l a n\nTable of Contents\nAcknowledgement of Country 6\nAcknowledgement of People with Disability 7\nThe language of disability 8\nIntersectionality 10\nOther language used in the Plan 11\nMinister for the Arts’ Foreword 12\nHow the Plan was developed 15\nCreative Australia’s Arts and Disability Needs Analysis and Audit 19\nExecutive Summary 20\nIntroduction 24\nWhat is an Associated Plan?\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- [Page 50]\nE q u i t y : t h e A r t s a n d D i s a b i l i t y A s s o c i a t e d P l a n\nIn addition, the Government is progressing a broader disability\npolicy reform agenda, particularly in the context of:\n• the Government’s response to the Final Report of the\nDisability Royal Commission40\n• proposed reforms to the NDIS, resulting from the 2023\nNDIS Review41\n• the response to recommendations impacting people with\ndisability made by the House of Representatives Select\nCommittee on Workforce Australia Employment Services’\n2023 Rebuilding Employment Services final report.42\nThe reforms also include the new specialist disability employment\nprogram commencing from 1 July 2025.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- Screen Australia will be consulted in the\ndevelopment of material to support the screen\nand digital games industries.\n$600,000 for a National Arts and Disability Forum and Gathering\nThe Plan will support d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers to build\npeer-to-peer connections and connect them to potential markets with\nseed funding for a national arts and disability forum and gathering:\n• the forum will be an accessible, online event in 2025 and 2027 for formal\ndiscussions and information-sharing on national disability-related\nissues in the arts and cultural sector, including the screen and digital\ngames industries\n• the gathering will extend the work of the forum as an in-person event\n(with online elements) in 2026 and 2028 to build wider sector awareness\nof the work being produced in the arts and disability space; offer\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- [pages 61,62,63,64,65]\nntial markets with\nseed funding for a national arts and disability forum and gathering:\n• the forum will be an accessible, online event in 2025 and 2027 for formal\ndiscussions and information-sharing on national disability-related\nissues in the arts and cultural sector, including the screen and digital\ngames industries\n• the gathering will extend the work of the forum as an in-person event\n(with online elements) in 2026 and 2028 to build wider sector awareness\nof the work being produced in the arts and disability space; offer\ndevelopment and capacity-building programs for arts organisations and\nindividuals; and provide opportunities for d/Deaf and disabled artists\nand screen practitioners to pitch or present work to grow networks and\nmarkets for disability-led work across all art forms.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- Associate Professor Beetson's current board memberships include the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (Chair), Arts QLD First Nations arts and Cultures Advisory Panel, Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) Board of Trustees, QAGOMA Risk and Audit Committee, and QAGOMA Indigenous Advisory Panel.\n Source: `pages/taskforces-index.html (https://www.arts.gov.au/what-we-do/cultural-heritage/indigenous-repatriation/advisory-committee-indigenous-repatriation)`\n- The Plan will also contribute to achieving\nprogress under other Outcome Areas, including the Community\nAttitudes Outcome: community attitudes support equality, inclusion and\nparticipation in society for people with disability, and Policy Priority 1 under\nthe Employment and Financial Security Outcome: to increase employment\nof people with disability.20\n20 Commonwealth of Australia (2021), Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- In particular,\nnegative or uninformed community attitudes about people with\ndisability, including as a result of entrenched ableism, can result in:\n• low expectations about the capability of d/Deaf and disabled artists\nand arts workers\n• inaccessible or unsafe arts and cultural organisations, workplaces,\neducation and training institutions, venues, events or experiences.\nd/Deaf and disabled artists are more likely to experience unemployment\ncompared to non-disabled artists: 55 per cent of d/Deaf and disabled\nartists had experienced unemployment between 2017 and 2022,\ncompared to 46 per cent of non-disabled artists.31 Feeling invested\nin work is important, and for many people with disability who are\nunemployed, finding a job that matches their skills and experience\nis the most important incentive that would encourage them into the\nlabour force.32\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- Based on the\npriorities identified in the Disability Needs Analysis and Audit, as well\nas consultation for the Plan, these activities are expected to include:\n• collating existing accessibility resources into a central online location\n• developing new best practice accessibility guidance for arts and\ncultural organisations to complement the work to develop a\nNational Arts and Disability Code of Practice or appropriate guidelines\n(see below), which could include language and terminology guides,\npro-forma templates or tools\n• providing sector leadership to respond to high priority issues that\nmay emerge and change across time and providing advice to artists\nwith disability to support their professional practice (examples include\ngrants advice and other general support).\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- This was also the view of some stakeholders, primarily\nartists and arts workers, who engaged with Creative Australia on the\nwide-ranging, and disability-led, Disability Arts Needs Analysis and\nAudit in 2023–24.2\n1 People with Disability Australia (2021), Language Guide.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- [Page 37]\nA n i n i t i a t i v e u n d e r A u s t r a l i a ’ s C u l t u r a l P o l i c y , R e v i v e\nWithin the cohort of artists who identified that disability has affected\ntheir artistic practice, 10 per cent considered that disability has been\nthe most important factor inhibiting their professional development\nthroughout their career, and 37 per cent indicated that their disability\naffects their creative practice all or most of the time.28 These findings\nwere confirmed in Creative Australia’s recent consultations on service\nneeds with d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers, which\nindicated that barriers and challenges remain for workers with disability\nseeking a career in a range of roles across the sector, including technical,\nproduction, curatorial, administrative and other roles; and that they are\nalso under-represented in leadership roles.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- [pages 44,45,46,47]\ninclude:\ninvesting in disability-led projects engaging appropriately qualified\nproviders to deliver:\nstriving for diversity in staffing\n• disability awareness and\nand inclusive recruitment\nengagement training for all staff\ndeveloping and implementing • o rganisational\ndisability action plans35 accessibility audits\n• disability cultural safety audits\nconsidering accessibility in\n(these can assist organisations\nlong-term business planning\nto provide an environment\nwhere people with disability\npublicly communicating and\nfeel comfortable, supported\npromoting their organisation’s\nand respected)\naccessibility arrangements\n*See Creative Australia (2023), Creating Value: Results of the National Arts Participation Survey.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- Equity: the Arts and Disability Associated Plan\nequity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.docx\n(DOCX, 1.09 MB)\nLAST UPDATED: 14 Nov 2024\nequity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf\n(PDF, 7.11 MB)\nLAST UPDATED: 14 Nov 2024\nEquity: the Arts and Disability Associated Plan\nequity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf\n(PDF, 7.91 MB)\nLAST UPDATED: 28 Nov 2024\nequity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.docx\n(DOCX, 2.18 MB)\nLAST UPDATED: 28 Nov 2024\n1.\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__00.html (https://www.arts.gov.au/what-we-do/arts-and-disability/equity-arts-and-disability-associated-plan)`\n- Displaying 1 - 12 of 357\nPublic Lending Right (PLR)—Australian Lending Rights (ELR/PLR)—claimant registration/submission of eligible title claim(s)\nIndigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) Program—2026-27 operational and Indigenous arts worker funding\nIndigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) Program—2025-26 operational and Indigenous arts worker funding\nPublic consultation paper for a new National Cultural Policy\nArts portfolio appointments—Expression of Interest form\nPublic Lending Right (PLR)—Title claim for publisher\nPublic Lending Right (PLR)—Change of address/bank details for Creators and Publishers\nPublic Lending Right (PLR)—Title claim for creator\nPublic Lending Right (PLR)—Creator's registration\nPublic Lending Right (PLR)—Publisher's registration\nProgress under Revive—list of actions\nValuation Certificate—Cultural Gifts Program\n Source: `pages/publications-index.html (https://www.arts.gov.au/publications)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- [Page 37]\nA n i n i t i a t i v e u n d e r A u s t r a l i a ’ s C u l t u r a l P o l i c y , R e v i v e\nWithin the cohort of artists who identified that disability has affected\ntheir artistic practice, 10 per cent considered that disability has been\nthe most important factor inhibiting their professional development\nthroughout their career, and 37 per cent indicated that their disability\naffects their creative practice all or most of the time.28 These findings\nwere confirmed in Creative Australia’s recent consultations on service\nneeds with d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers, which\nindicated that barriers and challenges remain for workers with disability\nseeking a career in a range of roles across the sector, including technical,\nproduction, curatorial, administrative and other roles; and that they are\nalso under-represented in leadership roles.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- [pages 44,45,46,47]\ninclude:\ninvesting in disability-led projects engaging appropriately qualified\nproviders to deliver:\nstriving for diversity in staffing\n• disability awareness and\nand inclusive recruitment\nengagement training for all staff\ndeveloping and implementing • o rganisational\ndisability action plans35 accessibility audits\n• disability cultural safety audits\nconsidering accessibility in\n(these can assist organisations\nlong-term business planning\nto provide an environment\nwhere people with disability\npublicly communicating and\nfeel comfortable, supported\npromoting their organisation’s\nand respected)\naccessibility arrangements\n*See Creative Australia (2023), Creating Value: Results of the National Arts Participation Survey.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- 20 Apr 2026\nKaren Napaljarri Barnes painting in 2023, image courtesy of Warlukurlangu Artists Aboriginal Corporation\nThe 2026-27 round of the\nIVAIS program\nwill support 85 activities delivered by First Nations art centres, fairs, regional hubs and industry service organisations across Australia.\n Source: `pages/structure.html (https://www.arts.gov.au/news/more-funding-first-nations-art-organisations)`\n- Of the estimated 47,100 practising professional artists in Australia,\n16 per cent have some form of disability that may affect their artistic\npractice, which is almost double the figure reported in 2017.26\nDespite relatively high overall levels of representation of people with\ndisability as artists, as well as overall improvements in their incomes\nsince 2017,27 people with disability continue to experience inequality\nand barriers to pursuing careers in the arts.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- People with disability had stronger representation\nin on-screen roles (8.9 per cent) than among crew (5.3 per cent).29\nAnd despite this stronger representation in on-screen roles, in 2023,\nScreen Australia’s Seeing Ourselves 2 found that disability representation\namong main characters in Australian TV drama remains critically low\n– around 6.6 per cent, and 71 per cent of programs do not feature any\nmain characters who have disability.30\n28 David Throsby and Katya Petetskaya (2024), Artists as Workers: An Economic Study of\nProfessional Artists in Australia, Creative Australia.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- The arts and cultural\nsector engages 97%\nof the population...\n...through activities\nincluding events,\n1 in 5\nAustralians\nexhibitions, screen,\nhave disability\ndigital content and more.*\nSome simple actions that arts and cultural\norganisations can take to improve equity, inclusion and\nSimple actions\nrepresentation for d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts\nworkers and audiences with disability include:\ninvesting in disability-led projects engaging appropriately qualified\nproviders to deliver:\nstriving for diversity in staffing\n• disability awareness and\nand inclusive recruitment\nengagement training for all staff\ndeveloping and implementing • o rganisational\ndisability action plans35 accessibility audits\n• disability cultural safety audits\nconsidering accessibility in\n(these can assist organisations\nlong-term business planning\nto provide an environment\nwhere people with disability\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- Creative Australia’s 2022 National Arts Participation\nSurvey found that Australians with disability creatively participate at higher\nrates than Australians without disability (51 per cent compared to\n42 per cent), and are more likely to give time or money to the arts\nthan those without disability (30 per cent compared to 21 per cent).43\n43 Creative Australia (2023), Creating Value: Results of the National Arts Participation\nSurvey.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n- In addition to these initiatives, Creative Australia will provide $600,000\nto continue supporting the following initiatives:\n• $280,000 for the National Arts and Disability Award\n(Established – $50,000 annually and Early Career – $20,000 annually)\nto celebrate the work and achievements of d/Deaf and disabled\nartists and arts workers.\n• $320,000 for the Arts and Disability Fellowship ($80,000 annually),\nwhich supports the activities and professional development of\noutstanding, established d/Deaf or disabled artists and arts workers\nfor a period of one to two years.\n Source: `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. Run `CLAUDE/global-ideas-scraper.py ` to populate case-study sources._\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - https://www.arts.gov.au/who-we-are\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - https://www.arts.gov.au/what-we-do/cultural-heritage/indigenous-repatriation\n- `pages/ministers.html` - pages - https://minister.infrastructure.gov.au/\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - https://www.arts.gov.au/news\n- `pages/priorities-index.html` - pages - https://www.arts.gov.au/what-we-do/cultural-heritage/indigenous-repatriation\n- `pages/priorities-index__00.html` - pages - https://www.arts.gov.au/what-we-do/arts-and-disability/equity-arts-and-disability-associated-plan\n- `pages/publications-index.html` - pages - https://www.arts.gov.au/publications\n- `pages/structure.html` - pages - https://www.arts.gov.au/news/more-funding-first-nations-art-organisations\n- `pages/taskforces-index.html` - pages - https://www.arts.gov.au/what-we-do/cultural-heritage/indigenous-repatriation/advisory-committee-indigenous-repatriation\n- `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan-easy-read-version-28november2024.pdf\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No corporate plan text source found.\n- No annual report text source found.\n- No global comparison/case-study sources found.", "legislation_md": "# Advisory Committee for Indigenous Repatriation - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:16:00.237958+00:00\n**Entity ID**: B-000632\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, \n\nCommunications, Sport and the Arts\n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. 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including the Community\nAttitudes Outcome: community attitudes support equality, inclusion and\nparticipation in society for people with disability, and Policy Priority 1 under\nthe Employment and Financial Security Outcome: to increase employment\nof people with disability.20\n20 Commonwealth of Australia (2021), Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031.", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Citizens / stakeholders / policy teams", "source": "other-pdfs/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf (https://www.arts.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/equity-the-arts-and-disability-associated-plan.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.", "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Digital exclusion", "Low public trust if feedback is not acted on" ] }, { "entity_id": "B-000632", "entity_name": "Advisory Committee for Indigenous Repatriation", "folder_name": "Advisory-Committee-for-Indigenous-Repatriation", "category": "Risk & Assurance", "scale": "small", "title": "Recommendation tracker for audits, reviews, and inquiries", "idea": "Publish a single internal tracker for audit/review recommendations, owners, due dates, and implementation evidence.", "quote": "Associate Professor Beetson's current board memberships include the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (Chair), Arts QLD First Nations arts and Cultures Advisory Panel, Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) Board of Trustees, QAGOMA Risk and Audit Committee, and QAGOMA Indigenous Advisory Panel.", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / assurance teams", "source": "pages/taskforces-index.html (https://www.arts.gov.au/what-we-do/cultural-heritage/indigenous-repatriation/advisory-committee-indigenous-repatriation)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Regulatory capture", "Over-automation of judgement" ] }, { "entity_id": "B-000632", "entity_name": "Advisory Committee for Indigenous Repatriation", "folder_name": "Advisory-Committee-for-Indigenous-Repatriation", "category": "Risk & Assurance", "scale": "large", "title": "Integrated assurance and lessons-learned system", "idea": "Create an assurance system that connects audit findings, risk registers, delivery reviews, and investment decisions.", "quote": "Associate Professor Beetson's 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