Accessibility options
The Australia Council for the Arts is committed to ensuring greater access to the arts for all Australians. This includes providing access to our programs and services for people with disabilities.
Grants Information in Accessible Formats
All Australia Council grants information including guidelines and application forms are available in accessible formats, upon request. Formats include word documents, audio disk, Braille and large print. We also accept applications for all our programs in accessible formats.
Please note that requests for translated materials will need to allow for a three week turnaround time. Contact our Communications and Marketing team to discuss your specific requirements.
Email: comms@australiacouncil.gov.au
Telephone: +61 (0)2 9215 9199 or Toll Free 1800 226 912
National Relay Service
The Australia Council uses the National Relay Service to increase access to our programs and services for people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment. The National Relay Service is an Australia-wide telephone access service available to anyone who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment.
To make a National Relay Service call:
- Type and read, type and listen, or speak and read
133 677 or 1800 555 677 to call a toll-free 1800 number - Speak and listen (speech to speech relay)
1300 555 727 or 1800 555 727 to call a toll-free 1800 number
Email: helpdesk@relayservice.com.au
Website: www.relayservice.com.au - The Australia Council’s toll-free number is 1800 226 912.
Auslan Interpreter Service
The Australia Council offers an Auslan Interpreter Service for people who are deaf or who have a hearing impairment. If you require the use of this service when attending an Australia Council event or when meeting with our staff, please notify us directly and we will arrange an interpreter for you.
The Interpreter Service is available throughout Australia, including in regional areas.
To ensure an interpreter is available we will need to receive your request at least two weeks prior to the event.
Phonic Ear Sound System
The Australia Council now has a Phonic Ear Sound System which assists to amplify and clarify sound in public presentation contexts, for people who are hearing impaired. The system is fully portable, making it available for use anywhere in Australia.
If you are planning to attend an Australia Council public information session or event and would benefit from the use of the Phonic Ear system, please contact us directly to place a request.
Australia Council Events and Accessible Venues
The Australia Council is committed to ensuring all our events and client meetings are hosted in wheelchair accessible venues.
When hosting an event, the Australia Council will ensure that all promotional material includes an access ‘by-line’ and symbol, indicating that the event is wheelchair accessible. The ‘by-line’ will also invite guests to notify us of any other access requirements they may have.
Website Accessibility
The Australia Council for the Arts is committed to ensuring our website complies with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines developed by W3C.
This website aims to meet all of the W3C Priority 1 as well as all Priority 2 checkpoints meaning that the Australia Council meets the Level AA Success Criteria. If you have any concerns or questions about the accessibility of our website please feel free to provide us with your feedback.