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Community capacity building

Grants applications and support

To support creative programs, community groups and events the City of Hobart offers a range of grants each year.

For grant information to be provided in different formats or other access questions contact the Accessible City Coordinator on 03 6238 2413 or coh@hobartcity.com.au.

Planning an accessible and inclusive event

The City of Hobart is committed to supporting event organisers to host accessible and inclusive events.

You can find our Planning Tips for Event Organisers document and other resources for more practical advice on how to make your event accessible and enjoyable for all on the running your own event page:

Running your own event

Equal access initiatives and events

The City of Hobart runs a range of accessible events.

Ability to Create

The City of Hobart's Ability to Create (ATC) program has been running for the past 10 years. This is a flagship model for access, inclusion and creativity for the City of Hobart. It provides an opportunity for diverse community groups and artists with disability to showcase their creative expression through an exhibition program. ATC is an inclusive platform for enhancing a sense of place, nurturing creativity, celebrating artistic excellence and, most importantly, connecting creative people.

During the last 3 years we have engaged with professional artists across disciplines to mentor and support the ATC artists and organisations to strive for excellence. We aim to develop this exhibition program by increasing visibility, accessibility and connectivity to mainstream creative arts practice.

Learn more on the Ability to Create page.

Ability to Create

International Day for People with Disabilities

For over two decades, the City of Hobart has been involved in hosting events for IDPwD. Traditionally held on 3 December, the IDPwD celebrations is a feature of the Council's annual calendar, showcasing creative talents of people of all ability.

Each year the City is committed to providing opportunities to connect with the community, activate public spaces, provide opportunities for skill development, increase understanding of inclusion and strengthen our community through shared experiences.

It was 1992 when the United Nations General Assembly declared 3 December as a day to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of people with disability, communities throughout the world have joined in the celebration.

Many of the activities being delivered in the lead up to and including 3 December are outcomes of the City of Hobart Equal Access Commitment and delivered in conjunction with the Access Advisory Committee and IDPwD local working group.

The community are invited every year to come and experience Hobart and take part in celebrating activities as we work towards inclusion and equity for all who live, work or play in Hobart.

For more information visit the IDPwD website.