18 - 06 - 2021
Join us for this weeks roundup of Scholar news...
Keeping the NDIS sustainable
‘When it comes to disability services, the need for nuance should never be underrated. People have different bodies, differing levels of cognitive function and myriad ways of seeing and experiencing the world.’ 2007 John Monash Scholar David Clarke, currently the Chief Executive of InLife has spoken up about the need for meaningful collaboration when discussing future plans for the NDIS, instead of a ‘top-down’ approach driven from corporate HQ in Canberra and Geelong.
Exploring art and technology
From France to Lilydale, 2021 Victorian John Monash Scholar Jessica Coldrey is sharing her artistic talents through residency workshops that integrate creative technologies. This July she will running workshops at the Yarra Ranges Tech School which will culminate in a public Art-Tech exhibition.
Inhumane conditions for Australian refugee children in Syria
An 11-year old Australian girl has collapsed from malnutrition. She is one of 60 Australian citizens, most of them under the age of 6, who are being detained in a Syrian refugee camp. They are reported to be related to members of the Islamic State terrorist group, having been lured there through propaganda or likely victims of trafficking and coercion. 2008 John Monash Scholar Major General Roger Noble has advised that the repatriation of these citizens is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, "predicated on the protection of Australians and the Australian community".
Feminist mermaids and exhausted sirens
Brisbane-based motion studio Breeder are in love with 2020 Lee Liberman John Monash Scholar Jessie Hughes’ vision and can’t wait to bring her story to screen. Entitled Head Above Water – the show is influenced by similar creations such as South Park, BoJack Horseman and Archer. Embracing contemporary feminism, mermaids and sirens lure men to their deaths. Much like police officers, these ethereal characters will devour society’s bad apples; misogynists, mansplainers etc. Join Jessie on June 29 for a Zoom session where she demystifies her current role as a Creative Technologist and discusses the importance of the Women Who Code network.
Walking Tour: Urban Birdwatching and History
Join artist and 2014 Australian Cultural John Monash Scholar Fernando do Campo with Dr John Martin from Taronga Institute of Science and Learning, for an intimate walking tour and discussion about the local bird species in Sydney and the histories they carry.
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