This year’s successful cohort will contribute their valuable skills and make connections with some of the sector’s leading screen and performing arts organisations, to advance their careers through hands-on roles.
Now in its third year, the Createability Internship Program is proving that well-supported internships lead to ongoing change and improved employment opportunities for arts workers with disability or who are d/Deaf. The 10 internships provide professional development opportunities for creatives, while supporting host organisations to create accessible pathways to employment, training and support for people with disability.
The Createability Internship Program is delivered through Create NSW and Screen NSW, in partnership with Accessible Arts.
The 10 Createability interns and host organisations for 2024 are:
- Aaron Gold - Sydney Theatre Company
- Bianca Yeung – Lingo Pictures
- Holly-Jane Cohle – Erth Visual & Physical Theatre (pictured)
- James Weaver – Performance Space
- Jo Roberts – Tantrum Youth Arts
- Kate Teal-Spicer – ABC Compass
- Kyle Goldfinch – SBS Special Broadcasting Service
- Louis Walker – Erth Visual & Physical Theatre (pictured)
- Sarah Carrol – Outloud
- Sufiya Naqvi – ABC Children’s and Family team
The outcomes of this innovative internship program have been profound. It has been a catalyst for career advancement for many creative practitioners with a disability or who are d/Deaf, and many feel a sense of belonging and appreciation for their abilities, experience and creative skills.
Karen Rodgers, Director Arts,Create NSW said:
“The Createability Internship Program is changing the way many creative industry organisations embrace access and inclusion, to greatly expand the career pathways for practitioners with disability.
“This rewarding and life-changing program has led to ongoing employment and other long-term positive outcomes for our talented interns, who all have so much to offer.”
Kyas Hepworth, Head of Screen NSW said:
“These internships demonstrate how small adjustments can break through barriers to access and inclusion across the screen industry. I’m delighted to see passionate practitioners connecting with organisations where their talents and valuable perspectives are needed.
Liz Martin,CEO Accessible Arts said:
“The Createability Internship Program is bringing all creative practitioners with disability or who are d/Deaf a step closer to a truly accessible and inclusive sector, with stronger participation, representation and diversity in the arts and screen industries.
“Accessible Arts is delighted to once again partner with the NSW Government to deliver the Createability initiative in 2024. I look forward to seeing these ten talented interns make their mark in their chosen fields.”
Read more information about the Createability Internship program
