Community capacity building

Grants applications and support

A range of grants are available each year to support creative programs, community groups and events.

We can provide grant information in different formats, and answer other access questions. Please contact the Accessible City Coordinator on 03 6238 2413.

Planning an accessible and inclusive event

We are committed to supporting event organisers to host accessible and inclusive events.

Our Planning Tips for Event Organisers document and other resources are available on the running your own event page. These provide practical advice on how to make your event accessible and enjoyable for all:

Running your own event

Equal access initiatives and events

We run a range of accessible events.

Ability to Create

Our 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
connecting creative people.

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, we have been involved in hosting events for International Day for People with Disabilities (IDPwD). Traditionally held on 3 December, the IDPwD celebrations is a feature of the City's annual calendar. It showcases creative talents of people of all ability.

Each year we provide opportunities to:

connect with the community
activate public spaces
provide opportunities for skill development
increase understanding of inclusion
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.