Accessibility at Fringe

Rebecca (Bec) Young is an experienced and passionate leader, ally and advocate in the arts and for-purpose sectors. Prior to finding her passion and taking up work in disability and social services over 12 years ago, Rebecca gained a wealth of experience across a variety of roles in marketing, advertising, media and communications in a range of industries. Rebecca completed her MBA in 2014 and the Governors Leadership Foundation program in 2016, she also has a Certificate II in Auslan, a forklift licence and suite of less useful certificates. She contributes a strong focus on increasing diversity and inclusion, accessible communications, strategy and developing young leaders. In addition to her role as Chief Executive at Access2Arts Rebecca volunteers as a mentor for several leadership development programs and has recently stepped down as the chair of inclusive social circus school Lolly Jar Circus.

Libby Trainor Parker is an artist, author, venue owner, teacher, journalist and comedian. She has many strings to her bow and still no idea how to play the violin. As a neuro-divergent, chronically ill, physically disabled person diagnosed later in life with lifelong conditions, Libby is passionate about learning, improving, implementing and promoting all things accessibility, visibility and inclusivity in arts, work and everyday life. Through her award-winning cabaret show, and debut book Endo Days (published via Wakefield Press), Libby seeks to empower, educate and entertain (it's pure endo-tainment!). She has sat on the boards of Pelvic Pain Foundation Australia, Three D Radio, Renew Adelaide, Australian Coalition for Endometriosis, and was co-writer of national schools program PPEP Talk (Periods, Pain and Endometriosis Program). Libby was winner of Women in Innovation Arts award 2023, SA Woman Allrounder award 2021, and shortlisted for Australian of the Year award (Local Hero Category 2020).

Belle is a proud disabled woman and local advocate for her disability community in both her personal and professional life. In her role as Manager of Policy and Projects at Purple Orange she supports access and inclusion initiatives in state and local government as well as the private sector.

Deaf Gain is a collective based on Kaurna Country Adelaide, comprised of William Maggs, Grace Marlow and Kiara Murphy. In 2023 the collective launched inaugural exhibition Deaf Gain which showcased 9 local and national deaf artists at the Kerry Packer Civic Gallery (SA). The collective advocates for the celebration and inclusion of local and national Deaf artists and greater access to arts and culture for the Deaf community.

Elizabeth worked in comedy for three years in her 20s before jumping into the disability sector for the last 10 years. She currently works for JFA Purple Orange, leading work around disability support workers, housing and research. Elizabeth uses her experiences working at Fringe Festivals, living with chronic illness and co-designing training on accessible events to keep nudging the arts to be more and more accessible.