🎉 Shifting the Balance Leaders is going national. With your support, the program runs across New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia More soon on how you can help us get regional participants into the room🧡 bit.ly/every-voice-...

🎉 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: diversityarts.org.au/congratulati...

A walk through Parramatta with Eda Gunaydin and Deborah Prospero—exploring place, memory, and the stories held by the city. Presented by Cordite Publishing x Diversity Arts. Read it here: cordite.org.au/interviews/p...

🎞️ Save the date! Two films. One big-screen experience. DARTS is proud to have auspiced Phoenix Eye Films’ martial arts action films, Five By Five and Echo 8 Beyond: cityonfire.com/watch-the-tr...

💡 What does it mean to be at the centre of change? Watch the panel - Transforming Reconciliation and Cultural Equity in Canadian Arts: diversityarts.org.au/watch-the-we...

Through conversations with Filipino-Australians working in storytelling, dance, food and community, Sarah Dizon explores the many ways Filipino identity continues to evolve in Western Sydney. Read it now at the Philippines Times: philtimes.com.au/anak-kumain-...

"Not just having an equal opportunity policy but undoing some of the injustices by purposefully seeking out First Nations people, people of colour, people with disabilities and also regional people. " — Fair Play Participant Download your copy: diversityarts.org.au/fair-play-re...

“For all three, cultural identity is an important part of their storytelling, but so is place.” Cordite Publishing x Diversity Arts Australia are excited to platform Fale Tumanu, Helen Latukefu, Atoc Malou and Amuor Malou: cordite.org.au/interviews/t...

🎉 We're proud to be recognised as a Finalist in the Outstanding Community Organisation category at the 2026 Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence (WSABE): diversityarts.org.au/celebrating-...

💡 Why do we need to challenge systems? Watch the panel - Transforming Reconciliation and Cultural Equity in Canadian Arts: diversityarts.org.au/watch-the-we...

🎧 We're honoured to announce that the Parramatta Creative Lives Podcast Series is a recipient of the City of Parramatta 2026 Cultural Grant from Creative Projects Fund: diversityarts.org.au/2026-cultura...

🎉 We’re thrilled to be named a 2026 Semi-Finalist for the AV Partners Leadership and Innovation Award! We're proud to be recognised among those making a meaningful difference with communities: diversityarts.org.au/2026-semi-fi...

🌿 Want to take meaningful action on racism in the arts? Book a free Anti-Racism & The Arts presentation with Diversity Arts Australia (DARTS): diversityarts.org.au/project/anti...

💡 What shifts in community empowerment have you seen? Watch the webinar panel Transforming Reconciliation and Cultural Equity in Canadian Arts: diversityarts.org.au/watch-the-we...

📣 Quick Arts Opportunities & Events Shout-Out: 📍 Origin Story is a free 6-week arts program from Milk Crate Theatre and CuriousWorks 📍 Apply at the SPA Producer Fellowship 📍 Paper Planet at Fed Square 📍 Exhibit your work in the Inner West linktr.ee/DiversityArt...

💥 We're excited that Diversity Arts' Simone Amelia Jordan is joining this panel! Between AI cramping our vibe, economic weirdness, and constant industry shifts, having a creative career right now can feel a bit like riding a roller coaster blindfolded: www.thrivesydney.com.au/thrive-conne...

🌏 "In remote and close-knit communities, these relationships are especially important, as trust directly shapes people’s willingness to share stories, language, artistic practices, and personal experiences on camera." Imagine Across the World story: diversityarts.org.au/watch-the-we...

📚 We're thankful to have attended Hachette's launch of their Reconciliation Action Plan. The launch highlighted by their partnership with the Indigenous Literary Foundation, support for Diversity Arts Australia's The Luminas & the Sweatshop Hachette Australia Scholarship.

📺 Missed the webinar? Watch the recording of Transforming Reconciliation and Cultural Equity in Canadian Arts now: www.youtube.com/watch Check out the case studies and media release: diversityarts.org.au/watch-the-we...

🎙️ Last chance to apply! Calling aspiring audio storytellers and podcasters! Are you a culturally diverse creative aged 18-35 connected to the Parramatta LGA? Share stories of local artists and spaces! ✨ 👉 Apply now: diversityarts.org.au/expression-o...

🎉 Congratulations to the winners and finalists for the 2026 Logies Awards! Shout-out to Luke Carroll, our Luminas co-host who was among the award winning cast of Goolagong: www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

Logies 2026 ceremony

The stars came out for Australian television’s biggest night of the year, with Goolagong, RFDS and Sam Neill among the winners

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🌏 "In remote and close-knit communities, these relationships are especially important, as trust directly shapes people’s willingness to share stories, language, artistic practices, and personal experiences on camera." Imagine Across the World story: diversityarts.org.au/iatw/nunavut...

🌱 We’re grateful to have been part of the conversation at the Regional Arts Development Organisations (RADOs) Gathering at the Arts Exchange in The Rocks back in July: diversityarts.org.au/connecting-w...

🌏Our latest Imagine Across the World case study explores how Cultural Pluralism in the Arts Movement Ontario (CPAMO) uses change kits, publications, policy guidance and reviews to help turn equity commitments into meaningful, lasting practice: diversityarts.org.au/iatw/cultura...

🎙️ Just 2 weeks left to apply! Calling aspiring audio storytellers and podcasters! Are you a culturally and linguistically diverse creative aged 18–35, living, working or connected to the Parramatta LGA area? Help tell local stories: diversityarts.org.au/expression-o...

🎥 Missed The Luminas? Watch the moments everyone is talking about in the full recording. Explore The Luminas 2026 and celebrate trailblazers shaping the cultural future: www.youtube.com/watch

THE LUMINAS (Full Event Recording)

The Luminas is a new national honours program launched by Diversity Arts Australia and Media Diversity Australia to celebrate First Nations and culturally diverse leaders shaping Australia’s media, arts, and cultural sectors. With its inaugural ceremony set for April 2026 at the Sydney Opera House, The Luminas recognises trailblazers across three categories: Storyteller Honour – recognising powerful and authentic storytelling. Leadership Honour – celebrating visionaries driving change and representation. Hall of Fame Honour – acknowledging lifetime achievement and enduring impact. Each category honours leaders from both creative industries and media, reflecting the breadth of Australia’s diverse talent. The Luminas marks the beginning of a new tradition of recognition, visibility and cultural pride. Acknowledgements: The Luminas is presented by Diversity Arts Australia and Media Diversity Australia in partnership with Sydney Opera House, NITV and SBS, with funding from the Office for the Arts, and sponsored by Hachette Australia, WELD Stories and Design Awards. Diversity Arts Australia receives core funding from Creative Australia and Create NSW. Note: This page contains images and the names of Aboriginal people who have passed. Film by Anthony Hawwa for Diversity Arts Australia

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🌏 "Access to language and culture through media plays a critical role in sustaining identity, particularly for Inuit communities living outside the North." Watch the teaser from the latest Imagine Across the World story: diversityarts.org.au/iatw/nunavut...

Congratulations to Omar Musa for the 2026 Miles Franklin Literary Award! Shout-out to all the shortlisted finalists including Randa Abdel-Fattah who received the People's Choice Award at the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards earlier this year: www.perpetual.com.au/insights/202...

📣 Quick Arts Opportunities & Events Shout-Out: 📍 Expressions Of Interest are closing soon for Festival Commons, a Sydney Festival initiative 📍 Our friends at We Are Studios are hiring 📍WORLD PREMIERE on 10 September 2026 | Dancing with the Roots linktr.ee/DiversityArt...

🌏Our latest Imagine Across the World case study spotlights Cultural Pluralism in the Arts Movement Ontario (CPAMO), whose work demonstrates how equity is built by transforming systems—not just programs: diversityarts.org.au/iatw/cultura...