Congratulations to the 2026 graduates of the Ripple Disability and Culturally Diverse Internship Program: Anya, Denise Nolasco, Elena Akami Hammer, Lara-Marie Wilkinson, Mei Lin Meyers, Sehej Kaur Sehmbhi, Senjuti Maitra, and Sione Puloka.
Led by Accessible Arts and run in partnership with Diversity Arts Australia, this program supported pivotal internships with APRA AMCOS, Performing Lines, Tuggeranong Arts Centre, UTP, Blue Mountains Cultural Centre – Blue Mountains City Council PHIVE – City of Parramatta Council, and Chau Chak Wing Museum.
Thank you to Uncle Paul Webb for Welcoming us to Dharug Ngurra and the wonderful team at UTP for hosting the event.
Thank you to our host organisations, mentors, and to our graduates for being a part of a more inclusive and accessible arts sector.
Ripple is led by Accessible Arts in partnership with Diversity Arts Australia and is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and Create NSW. Diversity Arts also receives support from Creative Australia.