Ripple: Disability and Culturally Diverse Internship Application 2026

About the Program:

The Ripple: Disability and Culturally Diverse Internship Program, run by Accessible Arts in partnership with Diversity Arts Australia, will take place across New South Wales (NSW) and Australian Capital Territory (ACT) in 2026. This unique initiative is open to eight (8) applicants who identify as both d/Deaf, Disabled and/or Neurodivergent and Culturally Diverse.

Ripple is a paid program running from June-September 2026 that includes an internship, 1:1 mentorship and professional development training.

We value lived experience as much as professional experience. You do not need formal qualifications in the arts or access consulting to apply.

More information can be found in the Program Guidelines at this link.

Access support

Do you need support to complete this application?
Alternative formats such as audio submission, or video submissions are accepted with prior approval. Please reach out to Accessible Arts before submitting the application in an alternative format to ensure your application is received.

If you need support to complete this application, through translation or language support please get in touch and our team will contact you to discuss options.

Enquiries

If you have any questions about your application or the Ripple Program, please email Accessible Arts or Diversity Arts:

Accessible Arts – Ava Lacoon, Ripple Project Coordinator

Email: info@aarts.net.au

Phone: (02) 9251 6499

Our team is available 10am - 5pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays for phone enquires.

Diversity Arts - Kevin Bathman, Diversity Arts Project Coordinator

Email: kevin.bathman@diversityarts.org.au

Phone: (02) 8821 9169

Privacy information:

Accessible Arts respects every participant’s right to privacy. We collect and use the minimum amount of personal information needed for us to ensure we provide you with a quality service. Accessible Arts will always endeavour to manage your information in ways that protect your privacy. You can read Accessible Art’s privacy statement & policy here https://aarts.net.au/privacy-policy/

*Note: Language around ‘culturally and linguistically diverse’ communities, and ‘culturally and racially marginalised’ communities is not entirely accurate nor adequate. People may self-identify with one, both or neither of these terms. However, we use these terms in line with Diversity Council Australia’s guide on inclusive language in the workplace. (link here https://www.dca.org.au/news/blog/words-at-work-should-we-use-cald-or-carm

Submission deadline is 11:30 pm 27 April 2026

The following questions help us understand who the program is reaching and how we can provide appropriate support. Your responses will only be used for program access, selection and reporting purposes.

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* 1. Contact Information

Name

Address

State

Email address

Phone number/ WhatsApp

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* 2. Are you over the age of 18?

Yes

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* 3. This program is for people who identify as BOTH:

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) and racially marginalised

AND

d/Deaf, Disabled and/or Neurodivergent

The term “culturally diverse” is inclusive of people who identify as culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD), migrant, refugee, and/or culturally and racially marginalised.

People with Disability includes anyone with sensory or physical conditions, learning disability, chronic illnesses, mental health conditions or who is neurodivergent. Here is a Disability language guide for more information People with Disability Language Quide

Do you identify as both culturally diverse and d/Deaf, Disabled and or Neurodivergent (as described above)?

Yes

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What language do you identify with?

Person with Disability

d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Person with chronic illness or pain

Person with mental health conditions

Neurodivergent

Crip

Sick

Yes, but prefer not to specify on this form

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Do you identify with any of the following (select all that apply)

Torres Strait Islander

Person from a refugee background

Person under 25 years old

Person living in the ACT

First Nations

Person living in regional NSW

LGBTQIA+

Aboriginal

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* 6. What pronouns would you like to use during the program? Access more information on pronouns and why they are important from Minus 18 here.

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* 7. Access Requirements – You are welcome to share any access or support requirements that would help you participate fully in the program. These might relate to (but are not limited to) physical access, environment, communication, or support people. You can also discuss this with us later if you prefer. You are not required to disclose your Disability/s.

Ripple: Disability and Culturally Diverse Internship Application 2026

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. Are you over the age of 18?

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* 4. What language do you identify with?

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* 5. Do you identify with any of the following (select all that apply)

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* 6. What pronouns would you like to use during the program? Access more information on pronouns and why they are important from Minus 18 here.

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* 8. Upload your Access Rider here (optional)

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* 9. If you would like, please feel free to outline any cultural events or practices relevant to your participation in this internship program.