Women’s Circus acknowledges the many barriers to participation people face. We strive to find inclusive options for each person’s access needs.
On this page you will find information about ways we can support people facing physical, social, cultural and financial barriers to access our programs.
We have trainers available with experience supporting Disabled and d/Deaf people with a range of access needs.
Our training centre is wheelchair accessible. For detailed information on venue accessibility visit our Contact & Visit Us page.
Do you self-manage your NDIS funding or have a Plan Manager? There are several places in your NDIS funding package for you to access our programs and services.
Women’s Circus are not a registered NDIS service provider, however we have a number of members and artists using NDIS funding to access our programs.
We can support your participation in our circus classes or create a private training program catered to your unique personal goals.
Here are places in your NDIS funding package you can use your money:
Core Support Budget
Capacity Building Supports budget
If you require itemised invoices for classes or private programs to help make your claim, please contact us.
We will do our best to help, however specific questions about NDIS should be directed to your case manager or NDIS directly on 1800 800 110.
Check out Arts Access Victoria’s NDIS resources to assist with planning.
Australia’s circus industry contains several cultural and economic barriers that work to exclude the full participation and engagement of First Nations artists.
One way Women’s Circus strives to remove these barriers and encourage participation is by offering all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who belong to a marginalised gender free access to our training programs and membership.
Contact us to take out membership and enrol.
Women’s Circus understands that financial pressures can be a barrier to participation for many. To support participation we offer:
If you would like to chat with us more about engaging in our programs fill out the form below. We will be in touch shortly.