Access Coordinator Stephanie Dower

In the latest episode of the Screen Australia Podcast, Stephanie Dower discusses the importance of building an accessible culture on set, engaging Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent (DDN) crew, and her experiences working in the Australian screen industry. Dower talks about the emerging role of access coordinating; the philosophy and vision behind the role; the distinctions between access coordinators, safety officers, and support workers; and her experiences as a coordinator on upcoming feature films Australian indie Spit and international swashbuckler The Bluff - both due for release in 2025.