ABC and IDPwD partner for disability-led storytelling commission
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) are partnering to commission non-fiction stories from content makers with disability for publication and broadcast on December 3.
The program is open to Australian residents over 18 with lived experience of disability, who can work between August 2026 and May 2027. Applicants must propose an original non-fiction story in one of four formats:
- 2–3 minute short-form video
- 2–3 minute audio package
- 800-word feature article
- Social media content (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook story/reel/photo essay)
The deadline for applications is midnight on July 8, 2026.
Successful applicants will collaborate with an ABC producer.
Interested individuals can email ABCInclusive@abc.net.au for assistance or questions.