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2026 has arrived and to celebrate we’ve updated our site to include details of free online courses in AI suitable for people with disabilities. Our focus remains on making participation in the digital content industry a choice that is available to everyone.
Your feedback on the new site is welcome.
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The Feanix Foundation · Version 1.0 · Effective October 2026 In short We are a charity that runs a matching service. We connect people with disability who have digital skills with organisations that have registered a project with us. We are not an employment agency: we do not employ you, we do not place you, and we do not decide who gets engaged. We also publish information about skills uplift courses and other training opportunities on our website, where anyone can read it.
6 days ago
Watch: Agents of Inclusion – Accessibility in the Age of AI
A short video to start conversations about accessible technology, organisational culture and inclusive innovation in an AI-enabled future.
Oct 23
Pathways to Opportunity: AI, Accessibility and the Creative Economy
Your Australian guide to technology, skills, funding and creative careers for people with disability and neurodivergent creators, including key 2026 grant dates and what to watch for in 2027.
Oct 23
Ready to be Discovered? AACTA Young Stars is back!
THE SEARCH IS ON: AACTA YOUNG STARS RETURNS Presented in collaboration with Casting Networks, The Casting Guild of Australia (CGA) and supported by Screenwise. The initiative is back for a fourth year to search nationwide for the next generation of young acting talent. This year, acclaimed Hollywood casting director John Papsidera (Oppenheimer, The Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar) joins returning judges Thea McLeod, Anousha Zarkesh and Nikki Barrett to discover the count
Sep 28
Focus On Ability Short Film Festival
Returning in October... The Focus On Ability Short Film Festival showcases 'the creativity, talent and achievements of people with disability'. Sept 22, 2026 || By Leah J. Williams Click here for the original article published on SCREEN Hub The Focus On Ability Short Film Festival will return for its 18th year on 18 October, with a major showcase and celebration taking place at The Concourse in Chatswood in the north west of Sydney. As announced, the afternoon will spo tlight
Sep 23
Eight books you should read to really understand AI
Oct 29, 2025 || 3 min read || Source: SmartCompany via Canva || By Tegan Jones Click here for the original article published in SMART COMPANY Welcome back to Neural Notes, a weekly column where I look at how AI is influencing Australia. In this edition: some books you might want to consider reading. The generative AI hype train has been going full steam ahead for almost three years now. Depending on which echo chamber you’re in, the conversation around AI sometimes needs a l
Oct 30, 2025
Find Your Future
Find the right course for you at AFTRS. Follow the “Find My Course” pathway.
Oct 2, 2025
Justin Promotes Inclusivity with Technology as his Voice.
A college student with athetoid cerebral palsy uses Microsoft Word and his communication device to promote inclusivity and inspire others to do the same.
May 26, 2025
Hello GPT-4o
On March 25, 2025, OpenAI hosted a livestream event to announce the launch of GPT-4o, their latest multimodal AI model capable of processing and generating text, images, and audio. During this event, CEO Sam Altman introduced GPT-4o's native image generation feature, allowing users to create and modify images directly within ChatGPT. Follow this link and scroll to the replay of the livestream Introducing 4o Image Generation | OpenAI from the launch where Sam and some o
Apr 1, 2025
Cryptocurrencies in Charity: Examples of Projects and Initiatives Built on Them
Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology open up new horizons not only for financial transactions but also for charity. The use of cryptocurrencies in this field offers several advantages, including transparency, low transaction costs, and the ability to engage an international audience. In this article, we explore how cryptocurrencies can be utilised for charitable purposes and provide examples of successful projects and initiatives. Follow the link for more details.
Jan 16, 2025
Equity & Access Fund
Funding for activities that facilitate greater access, equity and inclusion for underrepresented groups and people. Activities could take the form of cultural safety training, an attachment, or provision of accessibility accommodations or supports. For more information, visit Screenwest The Feanix Foundation does not administer this grant. Please contact the advertiser directly with any questions.
Sep 30, 2024
International Delegations: Global Producers Exchange
Screen Australia and Australians in Film (AiF) are partnering to provide Australia’s leading producers with the skills, knowledge, access, and relationships necessary to succeed in the global market, and to attract foreign investment and marketplace partnerships for Australian scripted content. The Global Producers Exchange aims to give Australian IP and cultural stories the opportunity to be developed with internationally based collaborators who possess a global outlook and
Sep 30, 2024
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