Key information
- Grant amount: Up to $12,160
- Application opened: 17 September 2026
- Application closes: 15 October 2026, 2:00 pm
Program objective
The purpose of Createability is to strengthen the NSW arts, culture and creative industries through greater accessibility, equity and inclusion. The program supports arts, culture and creative industry organisations to create meaningful employment and professional development opportunities for Deaf and Disabled people, increase representation and leadership, and build a more diverse and inclusive creative ecosystem.
The Createability Internship Program supports up to 16 NSW organisations to host up to 22 participants across the arts and culture sector. The program provides customised training for the host organisation followed by paid internships.
The desired outcomes of the program include increased skills development for Deaf and Disabled people and growth in participation, leading to more Deaf and Disabled people employed by arts, culture and creative industry organisations across NSW.
The Createability Internship Program is a partnership between Accessible Arts, Create NSW, Sound NSW, Screen NSW and a range of NSW-based arts and cultural organisations.
*In these guidelines we use identity-first language for example, ‘Deaf and Disabled artists’. However, we acknowledge that language is always evolving and there are many other ways that people identify, such as person-first, with focus on the person rather than their disability. We respect these individual and community preferences.
Eligibility
- Must be an Arts and Culture Organisation, Sound Organisation, Screen Organisation, Creative Industry Organisation and/or a Local Government Authority located in NSW, and
- have a clearly defined focus on arts or cultural activities that directly benefit NSW artists, arts and cultural workers and/or NSW communities through arts and cultural led activities.
- Host applicants must have:
- a valid ABN (Australian Business Number) for your organisation
- a bank account with the same name as your ABN
- Organisations with distinct business units are eligible to submit separate applications.
Types of projects funded under this grant
Arts, culture and creative industry organisations with a genuine interest in providing increased skills development for and growth in participation of Deaf and Disabled people.
The program offers internships of 4 weeks and 8 weeks, up to a total of 22 x 4-week or equivalent internships, with a targeted spread of opportunities, including for First Nations-led and Western Sydney or regionally based organisations in the arts, culture, screen and sound creative sectors.
Host organisations will receive training to increase their awareness of inclusive and accessible practices from Accessible Arts.
Hosts will need to provide appropriate workplace support, management and any required equipment. Specialised/adapted equipment may be eligible to be funded through the Job Access program.
Host organisations will be involved in the intern selection process (including participating in interviews), to ensure a suitable intern is selected to work with them.
What costs you can apply for
The grant amount is to cover a total period of 4 weeks/20 days (160 hours) - $6,080 exc. GST - per internship or 8 weeks/40days (320 hours) equivalent of 2 base internship periods ($12,160 exc. GST). Host organisations and applicants will be able to choose the length of internship based on the role/s offered by the organisation and the availability of the intern. Part-time and flexible working arrangements are encouraged, including combinations of working from home and on site.
Payment of the grant amount to the intern should be inclusive of income tax, superannuation, Workcover and insurances.
Who can’t apply
- Individuals
- Groups
- Organisations that:
- are outside of NSW
- are not a legal entity
- do not meet the ABN requirements
- are schools and educational institutions (including preschools, primary and secondary schools) unless a clearly defined business unit of a university delivering arts and cultural activity
- do not have a clearly defined focus on arts and cultural activities.
Example projects
Some recent Createability Host Organisations
Theatre company - Internship assisting in the construction of puppets, props and other scenic elements.
Youth arts and culture - Internship working across producing and ensuring the processes of making art are accessible and fun for the young artists involved.
Community Arts and Cultural Development company – Internship working behind the scenes including with community consultation and project support.
Art gallery - Internship providing curatorial, administrative and installation support.
Film & TV production company – Internship working on script development, pitch materials and shadowing industry practices.
Contemporary music festival – Internship working in live music event planning, logistics and bookings.
Additional eligibility requirements
Internships can take place between April 2027 and December 2027.