For People with Access Needs

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The National Gallery provides a range of free programs that are designed for and with people with disability and access needs.

There are tours, workshops, and opportunities tailored for community groups to meaningfully engage with the Gallery’s exhibitions and collections. Tours and workshops can also be tailored to individual needs.

See Physical Access for further information about visiting the Gallery, and What's On for upcoming events.

Read about the National Gallery's Disability Inclusion Action Plan.

Programs

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People who are deaf or hard of hearing

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People who are Blind or with low vision

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People with disability

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People living with dementia

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a group of people, some in wheelchairs, sit around a sculpture listening to a guide

Installation view of Sanné Mestrom, Me & you, 2018, purchased 2019 at the National Gallery of Australia, 2020

People who are carers

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People on the autism spectrum or with social anxiety

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People who are recovering their mental health

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A woman enjoys an online Art and Dementia program at home.

Online Programs

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