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We don’t know about you, but the new year break had us reflecting on our goals for 2026. ![]()
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Some of our guest speakers from EquiArts online event definitely had some words of motivation heading into the new year. Check them out below!![]()
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Your contribution to the arts is just incredibly important. Don't ever underestimate yourself. And don't let anybody underestimate you as an artist either. And just keep powerful, tell your story in whatever medium you do and just hang in there. - Uncle Paul Constable-Calcott ![]()
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Creative careers are not linear and there'll be many ups and downs throughout the journey. The world is a more understanding and accessible place every day. And it's up to us to use the systems at our disposal to help build fulfilling, creative and fun careers. - Chris Gurney ![]()
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Goals should always be moving, and hopefully you can let go of a goal if your path changes. - Daniel Monks ![]()
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[Image descriptions: The quotes as mentioned in the caption. Above the quote is the person’s name and a small profile picture. Below is a white heart in a purple circle. The background is a larger version of the person’s profile picture with a paper texture effect.]
Happy New Year! In 2025 EquiArts was just getting started and we can’t wait to see what 2026 brings both for the arts community!![]()
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What are you hoping to achieve in 2026?![]()
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Wishing everyone a safe and happy Christmas!![]()
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While some of us look forward to celebrating with family and friends, eating delicious food and unwrapping presents, we recognise that this time of year is not as easy for others. ![]()
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If you need someone to talk to, people are available, including Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 and Lifeline on 13 11 14.![]()
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No matter what you are feeling, we hope that you get some peace, rest and relaxation this festive season!![]()
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[Image description: The words “Merry Christmas” in the middle of a white rectangle with the EquiArts purple logo. It is surrounded by a black border with pink, purple and yellow lights as well as snowflakes.]
A lot happened in 2025 for the EquiArts team but for us, the biggest highlight has to be our first online event!![]()
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Not only did we get to hear from some amazing disabled, d/Deaf and neurodivergent artists, but we got to come together as a community to learn and connect with and from each other. ![]()
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Here are a few takeaways from our guest speakers.![]()
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Artists are all storytellers, no matter what discipline you work in. - Stephanie Dower ![]()
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Because I figured that was kind of the feeling I was having. So I just decided to translate those feelings into art as we tend to do all of the time. - Hannah Diviney ![]()
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If you want a film to resonate with a broad audience, then it's really important to have a team of a variety of people. - Sean Herlihy ![]()
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And you just don’t know who's actually gonna come across your content and how you might be able to benefit business and organisations. - The Brother Boys, Kieran and Bill ![]()
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[Photo credit for Stephanie Dower’s portrait, all rights reserved: Julia Firak, all other images supplied]![]()
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