Accessibility in the Screen and Creative Sectors with Morwenna Collett

Diversity Arts Australia (DARTS) is Australia’s national voice for ethnocultural and migrant racial equity in the arts, cultural and creative industries. DARTS advocates for and actively works towards a creative sector that reflects the complex diversity of Australia’s population on our screens and stages; in our audiences, our galleries and books; and within boards, committees, and positions of leadership into the future.We support the creative sector to develop practical and strategic ways to meet their cultural equity and inclusion objectives through advocacy, research, brokerage, resource development, projects and education and professional development. We advocate for greater exposure for artists from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Diversity Arts Australia (DARTS)

Fair Play on Screen Masterclass Series

Do you want to engage in cultural best practices in the Australian screen industry? Interested in understanding more about cultural safety and actions for anti-racism? Want to achieve equity across all areas of your work?

Join Morwenna to discuss key accessibility considerations relevant to the screen and creative industries and what you can do to ensure Deaf and disabled people are supported in front of and behind the camera and as our audiences. Session will explore disability inclusion principles, potential barriers and how we can provide access solutions. A series of practical tips, case studies and resources will be shared so that participants leave with the tools they need to make positive change. Do you want to engage in cultural best practices in the Australian screen industry? Interested in understanding more about cultural safety and actions for anti-racism? Want to achieve equity across all areas of your work? These masterclasses provide actionable, practical strategies for making change, from programming to hiring and leadership, and audience development to inclusive directing and casting.<a href="http://diversityarts.org.au" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Diversity Arts</a> with support from <a href="https://www.screenrights.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Screenrights</a> is offering an online masterclass series to strengthen the screen and film sector in its equity and inclusion goals. The focus is on improving cultural and racial equity in a culturally diverse, migrant and refugee context, and also includes First Nations and Disabled-led sessions.Delivered in 12 sessions over a seven week period - sign up for as many or as few sessions as you like! Each masterclass is designed to be interactive, practical and small (max 25 people).Learn from experts like Deborah Williams OAM (UK), Dr Ruth DeSouza, Erfan Daliri, Dr Paula Abood, Nigel Lopez-McBean (NZ), Amba-Rose Atkinson and more.The Fair Play On Screen Masterclass Series is for companies and individuals interested in:<ul><li>Improving racial and intersectional equity in the Australian screen sector by building capacities to work with underrepresented communities, particularly culturally and linguistically diverse people, people of colour, migrants and refugees.</li></ul><ul><li>Reaching their full potential by achieving diversity, inclusion and equity objectives</li></ul><ul><li>Learning practical and actionable strategies to make a change—in recruitment and leadership to programming and audience development </li></ul><ul><li>Identifying persistent systemic barriers and helping build culturally safe practices</li></ul><ul><li>Genuinely improving accessibility, equity and inclusion in the sector</li></ul>Two specific sessions on Developing an Equity Action Plan will allow participants to come away with the tools to develop a clear Equity Action Plan/Diversity and Inclusion Plan.Morwenna Collett is an accomplished consultant, leader and facilitator with direct professional experience working in the arts, government, not for profit and university sectors as a CEO (Accessible Arts), senior manager, project manager (Australia Council for the Arts), lecturer (Sydney Conservatorium), trainer and advisor. She recently completed a Churchill Fellowship, investigating inclusive music programs, venues and festivals which actively engage disabled people across the USA, UK and Ireland. Her work is informed by her own lived experience as a musician with disability and she is sought after nationally and internationally for her expertise in diversity, access and inclusion. She is currently a member of disability and inclusion committees for the Sydney Festival, Perth Festival and City of Sydney and is a trainer with People With Disability Australia and Accessible Arts.

PROGRAM DATESFrom 18 July to 2 September 2022COST For-profit business &amp; government agencies - $50Not-for-profit business - $30Independent screen professionals - $15Unwaged - contact us [kevin.bathman@diversityarts.org.au] for a special codeIf you are an organisation purchasing tickets for your staff, please email kevin.bathman@diversityarts.org.au and carielyn.tunion@diversityarts.org.au for a group booking and invoice. *These reduced rates have been made possible thanks to the support of ScreenrightsDESIGNED FORScreen companies, businesses and organisations and independent screen professionals across Australia.MORE INFORMATIONFor further enquiries, please email kevin.bathman@diversityarts.org.au<h3>BOOK YOUR SESSIONS NOW!</h3>Privacy Statement: All data collected will be treated confidentially and de-identified. The following demographic questions are optional. While we have collected your name for registration purposes, it will not be attached to any demographic data that you provide. We collect this information to report to our funding bodies and to measure whether attendance to our events represents the diversity of Australia's creative sector. Diversity Arts Australia's Privacy Policy can be found on our website (diversityarts.org.au/about/privacy-policy)

<h3>** CLICK ON TITLE TO BOOK OTHER SESSIONS ** </h3>Each Masterclass has a maximum capacity of 25 people <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-first-nations-cultural-safety-with-amba-rose-atkinson-tickets-373894808437?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1">MASTERCLASS 1</a>Monday 18 July 2022, 4.30-6.30 PMIntroduction to First Nations Cultural Safety with Amba-Rose Atkinson (GARUWA) Amba-Rose Atkinson kicks off our masterclass series with the essential topic about First Nations cultural safety.<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-cultural-safety-with-dr-ruth-desouza-tickets-374018759177?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1">MASTERCLASS 2</a>Wednesday 20 July 2022, 4.30-6.30 PMIntroduction to Cultural Safety with Dr Ruth DeSouza Go beyond box-ticking and diversity quotas. Renowned cultural safety expert, Dr Ruth DeSouza, will introduce you to the concept and application of cultural safety and explore issues of shared respect and shared responsibility.<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/writing-an-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-plan-with-dr-gorkem-acaroglu-tickets-374025318797?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1">MASTERCLASS 3</a>Monday 25 July 2022, 4.30-6.30 PMWriting an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan with Dr Görkem Acaroğlu Learn about the key components that make up a meaningful and successful Equity Action/ Diversity and Inclusion Plan. Görkem brings her extensive experience as an educator within the creative industries and in equity and inclusion planning.If attending this session, we also recommend Masterclass 11: Evaluating Your Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan.<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inclusive-recruitment-retention-of-diverse-teams-with-nigel-lopez-bean-tickets-374026462217?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1">MASTERCLASS 5</a>Monday 1 August 2022, 4.30-6.30 PMInclusive Recruitment &amp; Retention of Diverse Teams with Nigel Lopez-McBeanRecruitment practices and employment conditions (casting, hiring and retention of culturally diverse teams) are crucial to building a more inclusive screen sector. Join Emmy® nominated Creative Strategist &amp; Executive Producer Nigel to learn practical ways to cast, hire and retain culturally diverse talent in the screen industry.<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/supporting-inclusive-leadership-in-the-screen-sector-with-nigel-lopez-bean-tickets-374031076017?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1">MASTERCLASS 6</a>Wednesday 3 August 2022, 4.30-6.30 PMSupporting Inclusive Leadership in the screen sector with Nigel Lopez-Bean The focus on leadership is where diversity matters most—impacting decision making, influencing what stories are told and how, setting agendas, gatekeeping and shaping company culture. Join Emmy® nominated Creative Strategist &amp; Executive Producer Nigel to explore ways to support and open pathways for diverse team members and authentically supporting them on their journey. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-the-culturally-diverse-creative-landscape-with-dr-paula-abood-tickets-374032149227?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1">MASTERCLASS 7</a>Friday 12 August 2022, 4.30-6.30 PMUnderstanding the Culturally Diverse Creative Landscape with Dr Paula Abood Join one of Australia’s creative sector foremost thought-leaders and racial equity advocates, Dr Paula Abood, as she introduces the language of race in Australia, unpacks historical and ongoing issues affecting culturally diverse creatives from fully participating in the screen industry, and identifies sustainable practices that lead to deeper participation.<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anti-racism-leadership-training-with-erfan-daliri-tickets-374032610607?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1">MASTERCLASS 8</a>Monday 15 August 2022, 4.30-6.30 PMAnti-Racism Leadership Training with Erfan Daliri Join one of Australia's most highly sought after social change consultants and anti-racism advocates for this engaging masterclass on anti-racism. Learn more about concepts of privilege, whiteness, fragility, systemic racism, power, otherness, and how to build a more racially equitable industry.<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inclusive-directing-with-pearl-tan-tickets-374033092047?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1">MASTERCLASS 9</a>Monday 22 August 2022, 4.30-6.30 PMInclusive Directing with Pearl Tan Filmmaker, director, educator and equity advocate Pearl Tan brings years of experience to this masterclass about directing for the screen with an inclusive gaze<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/audience-development-and-marketing-with-fotis-kapetopoulos-tickets-374033703877?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1">MASTERCLASS 10</a>Friday 26 August 2022, 4.30-6.30 PMAudience Development and Marketing with Fotis Kapetopoulos In this hands-on practical session, Fotis shares his 30+ years of experience in audience development and in creating strong marketing campaigns in the creative industries. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evaluate-your-equity-diversity-inclusion-plan-with-dr-gorkem-acaroglu-tickets-374040855267?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1">MASTERCLASS 11</a>Tuesday 30 August 2022, 4.30-6.30 PMEvaluate your Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion Plan with Dr Görkem Acaroglu In this session, Görkem provides practical strategies and advice on how to measure the outcomes of your Equity Action/ Diversity and Inclusion Plan.<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/towards-an-inclusive-screen-sector-with-uks-deborah-williams-oam-tickets-374043553337?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1">MASTERCLASS 12</a>Friday 2 September 2022, 4.30-6.30 PMTowards An Inclusive Screen Sector with UK’s Deborah Williams OAMJoin Dr Görkem Acaroğlu in conversation with UK-based screen industry trailblazer Deborah Williams OAM, CEO of the Creative Diversity Network (UK) as she shares her insights on intersectionality, leadership, overcoming exclusion in the screen industry, and how companies, institutions and organisations can gain a broader scope of concepts, skills and demographics.Powerful Tools to Make Change in the Screen IndustryJoin Creative Equity Toolkit Coordinator and Content Producer Colin Ho as he provides a guided introduction to getting the best use out of the Creative Equity Toolkit. 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