Australia

What the pandemic has taught us about disability and what we still have to learn
If non-disabled artists listen to those with chronic illness and disabilities, we may yet re-build as a kinder, more robust…

Chinese-speaking students a largely untapped arts audience, says new report
Drawing on a comprehensive survey of 600+ Chinese-speaking students, a new report provides insights and case studies to help arts…

Are we ready for cultural climate change?
What should we take with us from COVID? In a year when everything changed, Shantel Wetherall looks at how we…

Opportunities and Awards Wrap
NAVA announces EOI for writers, first NIDA Youtube Scholarship recipient awarded, ABIA announces long list, plus more awards and opportunities.

Why art-making is so valuable for children
From improving motor skills to developing a sense of self, art-making for children is an important part of development writes…

The ethical obligations of Facebook to Australian journalism
When Facebook pulled the plug on 'news' in Australia last week, Koraly Dimitriadis saw it as the end of a…

12 new public artworks unveiled
We take a look at 12 recently unveiled public artworks that joined the urban landscape in recent months – some…

Facebook ban to lift but can we trust them again?
The Facebook news ban is being lifted but what did the shutdown mean for small arts organisations and publishers who…

Book Review: The Rock by Aaron Smith
If you want a better understanding of racism, this book is for you.

Live performance sector’s survival depends on JobKeeper extension, peak body warns
Up to 13% of organisations operating in the live performance sector will wind up their business without an extension of…