NDIS Artist Support
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Image if our quiet space for self-directed creative work.Artist Support
Personalised professional development for artists with disabilities, designed around personal goals and creative aspirations.
Tailored Mentoring
Individual sessions designed around your artistic goals and practice in our quiet and accessible Melbourne CBD project space. Whether you're developing new work, building your portfolio, or preparing for exhibitions, we provide focused support that adapts to your learning style and pace. We help artists improve their skills, build strong portfolios, and connect with community and audiences.
Skills Development
Technical skills: Drawing, painting, digital art, and mixed media techniques
Professional skills: Artist statements, CV development, grant applications
Business skills: Pricing work, marketing, and building professional networks
Digital presence: Website development, social media strategy, online portfolios
Exhibition Preparation
From concept to installation, we support artists through the exhibition process. This includes artwork selection, framing guidance, artist talks preparation, and opening event planning.
Social and Community Participation
Assistance with Social and Community Participation' under Core Supports funds disability support workers to help NDIS participants engage in community, social and recreational activities that relate to their plan goals.
NDIS Support
Jump Left project space is available to disabled, neurodivergent, and intellectually disabled artists. We are an unregistered NDIS provider. Our NDIS prices follow the current NDIS Price Guide (updated 1 July 2025). When the Price Guide updates, our prices update too.
Programs of Support
Our programs align with NDIS Core Support for Social and Community Participation and Capacity Building for Improved Work and Social Skills. Jump Left offers flexible sessions designed around individual artist goals and aspirations.
We help artists achieve creative and professional development goals including building art practice skills, exhibition opportunities, and connection with peers and to local arts communities. Programs support artists to develop sustainable creative practices while building social and professional networks in Melbourne's arts sector. Supporting NDIS goals for:
Capacity building and skill development
Employment preparation and professional growth
Social and community participation
Creative expression and wellbeing
Flexible Delivery
Location: Our accessible city project space or online via video
Frequency: Weekly or fortnightly sessions
Duration: One-off consultations to ongoing mentorships
Funding: NDIS, fee-for-service, or scholarship options
We Specialise in One-on-One—Why it Works
Individual attention ensures every artist receives support that matches their specific needs, goals, and communication preferences. This personalised approach builds confidence, develops skills, and creates pathways to professional opportunities.
Available sessions
Artist sessions run year-round, with a break from mid-December to mid-January.
Tuesday to Friday, 10am-4pm
Minimum 3 hour sessions
Your Artwork
All artwork created at Jump Left belongs to you. We use high-quality materials for all creative work and provide secure storage for your pieces. Your artwork becomes available for exhibitions, competitions, and professional showcasing opportunities.
We actively promote your work to collectors, organisations, and gallery visitors to create sales opportunities and generate income for you. All artists receive opportunities to exhibit in our Melbourne project space.
When you finish at Jump Left, you take your artwork with you.
Who can participate?
\ Disabled, neurodivergent, and intellectually disabled creatives.
\ Artist collaborators where at least one person has a disability.
Ready to develop your practice?
Join Jump Left today!
Contact us to discuss how we can support your artistic journey.