Call for Entries: Create NSW’s Createability Internship Program

Renee Allara, Createability Intern, 2023.

Applications are open for creative practitioners with disability or who are d/Deaf to intern with some of NSW’s leading arts and screen organisations.

Up to 10 interns will be selected in 2024 to work with host organisations in Regional NSW, Western Sydney and Sydney including ABC Children’s original team, ABC (Compass), Animal Logic, Belvoir, Bronte Pictures, Erth Visual and Physical Inc, Legs on the Wall, Lingo Pictures, Musica Viva, The Orange Regional Conservatorium, Outloud, Performance Space, SBS Special Broadcasting Service, Sydney Theatre Company, Tantrum Youth Arts, and Varuna – The Eleanor Dark Foundation Limited.

The internship opportunities range from technical TV production roles, digital production, program research, behind-the-scenes theatre roles, to marketing, fundraising, audience development and event support.

Annette Pitman, Chief Executive of Create NSW said: “The Createability Internship Program will provide a rewarding opportunity for interns and host organisations alike, matching enthusiastic and talented practitioners with organisations that genuinely embrace access and inclusion. To date, this break-through program has resulted in long-term positive outcomes, including ongoing employment. I encourage all screen and arts workers with disability to apply for this life-changing opportunity to enrich NSW creative industries with their talents and strengths.”

Kyas Hepworth, Head of Screen NSW said: “Createability internships are breaking down often invisible barriers and connecting passionate practitioners with organisations where their talents are needed. This is an example of the way small steps can lead to positive change with access and inclusion across the screen industry.”

Liz Martin, Accessible Arts CEO said, “This much-needed internship program can transform how creative industries organisations support people with disability to develop their careers and contribute meaningfully to a more diverse and dynamic screen sector. Increasing access and inclusion paves the way for authentic representation in the stories we tell, the way we craft them, and the lasting impact they have.”

“Accessible Arts is delighted to partner with Create NSW and Screen NSW to deliver the Createability initiative, and encourages all arts, cultural and screen practitioners with disability or who are d/Deaf to apply.”

The Createability Internship Program is delivered through Create NSW and Screen NSW, in partnership with disability advocacy organisation Accessible Arts to grow pathways to employment for arts and screen practitioners with disability or who are d/Deaf. Accessible Arts will provide training for host organisations and interns to improve access and inclusion, helping to remove the barriers people with disability often face in the workplace.

Applications are open via nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding until 11 March 2024.