About
Acknowledgement of Country
We pay our respects to the traditional owners and custodians of the lands we meet, collaborate and spend our time and the elder’s past, present and of the future.
We recognise past atrocities against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and that Australia was founded on the genocide and dispossession of First Nations people. We acknowledge that colonial structures and policies remain in place today and recognise the ongoing struggles of First Nations people in dismantling those structures.
We acknowledge that the struggle to seek justice, to remember, and address, the nation’s past is ongoing and is a necessary requirement for individual and collective healing processes.
INTRODUCTION
“In traditional language there was and is no word for disability. This is a wonderful thing in our communities – we have always been ‘come as you are.’”
— Damian Griffis, 2019
Damian Griffis, a Worimi man and CEO of the First Peoples Disability Network, is a leading advocate for the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with disability. His words reflect a cultural ethos of inclusion—where communities are collaborative spaces that recognise and celebrate individual differences and strengths.
Qubit Incubator is a hybrid physical and virtual hub that brings together artists, cultural leaders, innovators, and thinkers from diverse backgrounds. It serves as a collaborative platform for creative practice, advocacy, and knowledge exchange. The vision is to build a world where individual and collective expression is enabled and celebrated—valuing people for their differences, interests, ancestral stories, hopes, and dreams.
At the heart of the incubator is the fellowship program dedicated to fellows living with disabilities, which supports diverse artistic exploration and innovation. The program facilitates workshops, mentorship, and collaborative projects that integrate art, culture, science, and technology. It is designed to foster participatory experiences, multidirectional learning, and reflective practice. Fellows engage in creative processes that are iterative and responsive—each step informed by the last and shaping those to come.
The Theory of Change underpinning the Qubit Incubator is based on the belief that micro-level interactions in collaborative artmaking can influence and reshape broader systems. Through reflective practice and deep listening, the fellowship program acts as a catalyst for inclusive and transformative creative work in the Northern Territory, contributing meaningfully to both the arts and wider community sectors.
Qubit Incubator gratefully acknowledges the contributions of the many individuals and groups who supported the research and development of the incubator. This includes cultural leaders, community members, professionals, and funders whose insights and expertise were invaluable. We extend our sincere thanks to Kids Plus Foundation and Coolamon Creative for all of their illustrations and dedicated support over the three years.
QUBIT INCUBATOR THEORY OF CHANGE
Micro-interactions that occur in experimental art projects can influence, create and recreate more empowering macrosystems.
