Championing access and inclusion: 16 internships on offer for creatives with disability – Creatives with disability looking to gain professional experience with leading NSW arts, screen and music organisations can now apply for accessible and inclusive internships for 2026.
Opening today, NSW creative practitioners with disability or who are d/Deaf are invited to apply for a variety of internship roles with 20 host organisations across NSW, including new hosts coming on board for 2026, such as Western Sydney arts organisations Campbelltown Arts Centre, CuriousWorks and Powerhouse Youth Theatre (PYT) and new music and screen organisations in regional NSW, Yours and Owls Festival and Far South Films.
The hands-on roles range from production and technical to marketing, digital content creation and artist liaison for major programs. Each role is designed to accommodate flexibility, and workplace adjustments to enable people with disability or who are d/Deaf to share and develop valuable skills and make a meaningful contribution to each organisation.
This year, four extended internships of up to 8-weeks’ equivalent are available for the first time, in addition to 12 four-week equivalent roles.
With the greatest number of creative industries host organisations participating in 2026 since the program first launched, the Createability Internship Program is aiming to open doors to accessible employment for up to 16 interns this year, more than ever before.
The internships are made possible through $150,000 investment from Create NSW, Screen NSW and Sound NSW, in partnership with disability advocacy organisation Accessible Arts NSW.
Applications for 2026 Createability Internships are open until 15 December 2025.
For more information or to apply, visit create.nsw.gov.au
Kerri Glasscock, Executive Director Create NSW said:
“In 2026, the Createability Internship Program will provide rewarding opportunities for more interns and host organisations than ever before. This extraordinary program offers incredible professional development opportunities with organisations that are committed and genuine about access and inclusion. To date, the impact is nothing short of profound. I strongly encourage all creatives with disability or who are d/Deaf, especially those in Western Sydney and regional NSW, to apply for this life-changing opportunity.”
Kyas Hepworth, Head of Screen NSW said:
“Transforming how organisations support professionals with disability will lead to a more diverse and dynamic screen sector. Expanding Createability in 2026 is a positive step forward for access and inclusion across the screen sector and it’s exciting to see new screen industry hosts offering roles. This program has delivered many great outcomes over the years by introducing passionate practitioners to screen industry hosts, who have benefitted immensely from the participants valuable talents.”
Emily Collins, Head of Sound NSW said:
“Music is for everyone – and that means the music industry should be too. Internships offer a powerful pathway for people with disability to gain experience, build skills, and feel supported in professional environments. Sound NSW is proud to partner with host organisations to help create a more inclusive and accessible music sector.”
Liz Martin, Accessible Arts CEO said:
“Increasing access and inclusion across the creative industries workforce is vital as it 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, Screen NSW and Sound NSW to deliver the biggest Createability program yet. I encourage creative practitioners with disability or who are d/Deaf across NSW to apply for this exciting opportunity to share your talents and strengths.”
About the Createability Internship Program
• The Createability Internship Program opens doors for creative practitioners with disability or who are d/Deaf by facilitating paid professional development internships in hands-on roles with leading arts, screen, music and creative industries organisations.
• The Createability Internship Program is delivered by Create NSW, Sound NSW and Screen NSW, in partnership with Accessible Arts.
• Successful interns with suitable skills, interests and experience are carefully matched to each role to ensure the opportunity is valuable for interns and host organisations alike.
• All interns and organisations will receive support and training from Accessible Arts to ensure they get the most out of the program to remove any barriers to access and inclusion in the workplace.
• To date, the program has resulted in many long-term positive outcomes, including ongoing employment. Following the 2024 program intern feedback survey, all respondents agreed that Createability had a positive impact on their career and two-thirds reported finding further work as a direct result of the internship.
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Championing access and inclusion: 16 internships on offer for creatives with disability
