THIS SUNDAY, 10am – 5pm

LAKE STAGE
Settle in for a day of stylish sounds, beautiful beats and top tunes from some of Melbourne’s best artists.

10:30am – Tihai
11:25am – Amy Alexander & Band
12:15pm – Jelly Tub Rollers
1:10pm – Darebin Big Sing
1:40pm – Official Opening
2:00pm – CLOSE FOR PARADE OF COLOUR
2:30pm – Safara
3:25pm – NEMCA
3:30pm – Preston Salvation Army Band

Access Information:
The City of Darebin is committed to making our events 100% accessible and therefore has a range of services available to help including wheelchair loan, rest and recharge areas, disability parking, auslan interpreters and carers.

Photo by Sean O'Carroll

ARTS ACCESS VICTORIA SUPPORTS

ACTION ON CINEMA ACCESS

The Australian Human Rights Commission has at last received a response from Hoyts Corporation, Greater Union Organisation, Village Cinemas and Reading Cinemas in relation to the number of issues raised by members of the community to the cinemas’ application for exemption.

This response is available on the AHRC website HERE

‘THE REBUTTAL’ WEIGHS IN…

Did you know that on the same day that the big four cinemas responded to questions asked of them in relation to their application for exemption to Disability Discrimination Complaints Hoyts released their profit figures? Last year Hoyts generated box office takings of $1.1billion dollars. Revenue for Hoyts from this turnover was $400 million. Here in Australia the Cinema Industry is bucking world trends. Its profits are increasing. Yet still they think that providing .03% access for deaf and vision impaired customers is good enough. Read more of this the highly entertaining article by online newsletter The Rebuttal

The Commission advises us that they will consider the cinemas’ response and make a decision before the end of the month. We’ll keep you posted.

The national protest has generated much media coverage. Watch the ABC News coverage here. (Courtesy of ABC TV and Deaf Children Australia).

In the meantime, we invite you to post your feedback or comments below.

Disclaimer: Please note that by posting your comments to the Arts Access Victoria website, you give Arts Access Victoria permission to use your comments in support of the Action on Cinema Access campaign.

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This program will allow you to:

- get out and about and see some fantastic locations around Melbourne
- take a variety of great photos
- learn how to edit your photographs on various software programs
- meet some new people and overall have some fun!

For Adults 18 – 45 years of age with mild to moderate disabilities

Where: Mary Kehoe Centre, Albert Park
When: Saturdays 10am -12noon, beg. April 2010
Cost: $10 per session

Please bring your own camera!

Please register your interest in this exciting new program to Jessica at JCAAA on (03) 9209 6159.

Hurry only limited spots available!

PRESENTED BY JCAAA

The position will address participation and inclusion barriers that limit participation of people with disabilities within local communities. Working in partnership with disability support services and the community a broad range of community building initiatives will be established. This will result in enhancing the range of support and resources in local communities.

Applications close Monday 15 March 2010.

Download the Position Description MetroAccess_Project_Officer_-_position_description

Full details available at www.melbourne.vic.gov.au

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Do you enjoy attending arts and entertainment events? Would you like to be more involved in the arts?

Are you also a person who is deaf or is hard of hearing?

Then Deaf Arts Network wants your feedback!  Can you help us by filling out our online survey? It’s free and easy, and you’ll be helping us to plan future projects.

The information you provide for the survey* will be kept anonymous and confidential.

*The survey is to be completed only by people who are deaf or is hard of hearing.

To take part in the survey, just click HERE

If you have any queries, please email communications@artsaccess.com.au

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Dates:
Friday 14 May 8:00pm
Saturday 22 May 2:00pm

Prices:
Premium – $109.90 (normally $119.90) + $3 booking fee per transaction

A Reserve – $92.90 (normally $109.90) + $3 booking fee per transaction

Both Premium and A Reserve tickets have excellent sightlines and you will be seated in the stalls with the interpreters on stage.

Please note: We have a limited allocation of tickets for these events so a maximum of 4 tickets per transaction applies.

*These performances are strictly for patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing and their friends and family *

Stay tuned for details of the Audio Described performance on Saturday May 11 at 2pm!

Learn to dance hip hop!

DEMI from TV ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ in 2008 will teach you how to: break dancing, poppin, lockin, krumping and many more hip hop!

Demi can sign Auslan!

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED – JUST COME TO LEARN!

To enrol for classes contact:

When: From Monday 15 March and onwards
Time: 5pm
Contact: Deaf Arts Network at deafartsnetwork@artsaccess.com.au or SMS: 0404 226 061

Click here to view the embedded video.