Calling All Storytellers With Disability
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 4:51 am
ABC Sport reporter Liz Wright and comedian Loz Booth
Are you a content maker with a disability? Do you have a story to tell?
The ABC is working with IDPwD to help people with disabilities
The ABC will make stories for IDPwD on December 3
We want stories about important topics, like AI and media solutions
We want to hear from content creators in regional Australia
We value stories about lived experiences and diverse topics
We want to hear from First Nations and diverse content creators
All content makers will be paid for their work
Who can apply?
You must live in Australia and have a disability
What to pitch?
We want a non-fiction story idea
It could be about your community or a challenge you face
For example, Eli Sutherland wrote about nature and disability
Comedian Loz Booth made social media reels about disability representation
Paralympian Tom O'Neill-Thorne made content for ABC TV Darwin
Composer Georgia Scott interviewed Sonnet Curé and Lamorna Nightingale
What are we looking for?
You need to choose a format for your story
The ABC is looking for story ideas in different formats
How to apply
Fill in the form by July 8, telling us about your idea
You do not need to make the content, just share your idea
If you're successful, you'll work with an ABC producer
If you have questions, email us at ABCInclusive@abc.net.au
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