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Join presenters Anthea Williams and Liz Cooper for discussions with artists and arts workers from across the creative spectrum for entertaining, enlightening and provocative discussions about art, culture and disability.

Each program we examine a specific topic, bringing in guests to unpack that topic in creative and surprising ways, while discussing their work and arts practices. The program also includes a round-up of relevant news and events. So switch on and transform your understanding of art, culture and creativity. Activated Arts is produced in association with Accessible Arts, NSW’s peak arts and disability organisation.

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  • Jodee Mundy
    Sep 11 2026

    Jodee Mundy OAM is an award-winning performance maker, film and festival director, and a leading figure in Australia’s Deaf and Disability arts communities. A Disabled artist and CODA (the only hearing person in her Deaf family), Jodee creates bold, deeply personal work that places access at the heart of the artistic experience. Her acclaimed works include Personal and Imagined Touch, and she has led major cultural events including FUSE and Alter State.

    You can access a transcript of this episode here.

    What’s on:

    Living My Best Life

    https://www.disabilitycommissioner.tas.gov.au/news/living-my-best-life-art-exhibition/online-gallery-living-my-best-life-art-exhibition

    Celebrating 40 Years of Accessible Arts

    Wednesday 14 October - Art Gallery of NSW - 3.30pm until late

    https://aarts.net.au/

    Anthea’s show at The Ensemble

    The Elevator

    https://www.ensemble.com.au/shows/the-elevator/

    Music

    Cygnette – Sorry I Left the Party

    https://www.instagram.com/cygnettemusic/

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    28 mins
  • Disability Arts History
    Dec 5 2025

    A massive project has been brewing over the last six years: the Disability Arts History Australia website, spearheaded by academics from across the country. This month Anthea talks to two of them: Bree Hadley and Eddie Paterson.

    https://disabilityartshistoryaustralia.net/

    Click here to access a transcript of this episode.

    What’s on:

    Australian Museum - Unfinished Business

    https://australian.museum/exhibition/unfinished-business/

    Fitzroy Library Showcases - Muscle Cars - Jo Kiriazis.

    https://www.artsaccess.com.au/whats-on/muscle-cars-by-jo-kiriazis-solo-exhibition/

    Music

    Nat Luna – Talk Soon

    https://linktr.ee/natluna

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    29 mins
  • The Strangeways Ensemble
    Nov 7 2025

    This month Anthea talks with Wollongong’s only professional theatre ensemble – The Stangeways Ensemble. They are a company of neurodiverse actors who have been devising theatre together for over a decade. This month they open their new work, The Seven, at The Wollongong Town Hall.

    You can access a transcript of this episode here.

    The Strangeways Ensemble:

    https://merrigong.com.au/about-us/the-strangeways-ensemble/

    The Seven:

    https://merrigong.com.au/shows/the-seven

    What’s on:

    Inclusion Festival

    https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/explore/whats-on/annual-events/inclusion-festival

    Hydro Disco – Art Pool Party bookings – this is a free event!

    https://events.humanitix.com/inner-west-hydro-disco

    Music

    Favourite Kid - Setback

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CQ406OomjWqSnFjsnTeGD?si=0f9e35c87dad4382&nd=1&dlsi=9731d50ea69b4ced

    Any feedback or requests please contact Anthea at antheawilliamsnet@gmail.com

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    27 mins
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