Each month, we’ll take a look at what’s happening in the world of pop culture, media and events that are getting inclusion right. Here’s what caught our eye last month.
Bridgerton Season 4 is a win for representation
The latest season of the hit Netflix series features deaf characters communicating in sign language and Sophie’s friend Hazel has limb difference. What we love? Her disability isn’t a plot point. She’s just Hazel, living her life. No big reveal, no lesson. That’s what real representation looks like.
Auslan Bluey is coming to ABC iView
From 13 April, families can enjoy Auslan accessible episodes of Bluey and other ABC Kids favourites on ABC iView. For families of Deaf and hard of hearing children, this is huge. And for everyone else, it’s a great way to introduce kids to Auslan at home.
Ability Fest returns in 2026
Australia’s most inclusive music festival is back at Timber Yard Port Melbourne on 11 April. Ability Fest is designed so that everyone can enjoy live music together, with accessibility built into every part of the experience. If you’re in Melbourne, it’s worth checking out.
Unfinished Business exhibition
This free exhibition shares stories of 30 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability. It’s on until 19 April and is a powerful reminder that the conversation around disability and First Nations communities still has a long way to go.
Got something you think should be in next month’s wrap up? Let us know in the comments.
Sources:
- https://www.mamamia.com.au/bridgerton-disability-representation/
- https://www.abc.net.au/about/media-centre/press-releases/abc-launches-auslan-accessible-preschool-content-on-abc-iview/106413476
- https://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/major-change-to-bluey-after-aussie-dads-campaign-to-introduce-auslan-to-tv-show-220022467.html
- https://www.abilityfest.com.au/
- https://australian.museum/about/organisation/media-centre/first-nations-photography-exhibition/
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