Move with Circa Academy through Circability, a welcoming and adaptable circus program for people with disability. Small classes, dedicated trainers and tailored sessions create a supportive environment for learning new skills, getting active and connecting with others.
Sessions can be adapted to a wide range of physical and intellectual abilities and may include ground acrobatics, circus improvisation, performance-making and object manipulation with hoops, balls, scarves and more.
Circability is open to people aged 14+ with disability and their carers or companions. No previous experience is required.
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Term 4 2026
16 October – 11 December | Fridays 9.00 – 10.30am | 9 sessions for $450, casual bookings available
Access Information
Brisbane Circus Centre – 221 Macarthur Avenue, Hamilton QLD 4007
The Brisbane Circus Centre is accessible and welcoming, with 450 parking bays at the Dock B Car Park. The Centre has 2 accessible car parks, a ramped entry, level floor and a wheelchair accessible bathroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
CAN I USE FUNDS FROM MY NDIS PLAN?
Circa is not a registered NDIS service provider. You can still access our services using funds from your NDIS Plan. You will need to have a Plan Manager or be Self Managing your Plan. Participants have the ability to pay via invoice through Humanitix please contact us if you have any questions.
ARE THERE ANY TERMS AND CONDITIONS?
Circa has a no refund policy and bookings are non-transferable. Bookings are essential and are subject to availability. View our full terms and conditions at checkout.
WHAT TO WEAR?
Please wear comfortable, form-fitting clothing that you can move around in (i.e. shorts, exercise clothes, track pants, singlet or t-shirt). No overly loose clothing that we will go over your head when you go upside down. We ask that you remove all jewellery before class begins. We recommend pants that cover the knees and to bring along a long-sleeved shirt. It is preferred that you work without shoes and socks in the studio.
There will be a place for all bags to the side of the studio.
Please bring a drink bottle with you – we have a kitchenette where you can refill it. A towel is recommended during the warm seasons. Food is not permitted in the studio. Chewing of gum is not permitted during class.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
At the start of session, all participants and facilitators will begin with a check-in circle, introducing ourselves, exploring the interests of the group and talking about what we will be learning and creating.
You will notice underfoot the floor is soft (acrobatic mat/tumble run) with a smooth finish (dance floor), this is for maximum comfort when rolling, tumbling and moving in circus ways.
Before any physical activity we will always do a warm-up and stretch to prepare our bodies for circus training and for injury prevention.
Over the course of the program you will have the opportunity to try out a range of different circus forms. Some of these may include object manipulation (juggling, hula-hooping, spinning plates), acrobatics (handstand progressions, tumbling movement and partner acro-balance) and aerials (hammock, lyra, silks, trapeze).
Alongside these technical skills you will also be exploring your creativity and how these forms can express meaning.
Circability is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services