We acknowledge that we in Australia and the performing arts industry have much to do and learn in committing to racial justice. We stand in solidarity with communities who are the survivors of racism, and more specifically First Nations people of this country. Dear ASSITEJ Network Colleagues, As we begin to go back out into … Continue reading ASSITEJ* Network Sector Bulletin – June 2020
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First ASSITEJ Advisory Group Announced
June 2020First ASSITEJ Advisory Group Announced In 2020, TNA is building a group of Theatre for Young Audiences and Youth Arts representatives from across the country to provide advocacy leadership for the ASSITEJ Australia Network. We are very pleased to announce the first ASSITEJ Advisory Group: Amanda Wright, Australian Theatre for Young People NSW Christian Leavesley, … Continue reading First ASSITEJ Advisory Group Announced
Read moreYouth Theatre & TYA write to Arts Minister
May 2020Five Theatre for Young Audiences and Youth Arts companies which lost Four-Year Funding have written to Minister Fletcher to request a meeting: Australian Theatre for Young People NSW, Barking Gecko Theatre WA, Polyglot Theatre VIC, Shopfront Arts Co-op NSW, and St Martins Youth Arts Centre VIC. “In this latest round of Australia Council operational funding, the youth theatre sector … Continue reading Youth Theatre & TYA write to Arts Minister
Read moreASSITEJ STUFF APRIL
May 2020Dear ASSITEJ Network Colleagues, I hope that this bulletin finds you healthy, safe and at home. We find ourselves in such a different landscape right now. Working from home, access to free childcare and mass home schooling in 2020 all have a huge impact on the lives of children, young people and families across Australia. … Continue reading ASSITEJ STUFF APRIL
Read moreASSITEJ STUFF – FEB NEWS
March 2020Dear ASSITEJ Colleagues, Welcome to the first Youth Arts and Theatre for Young Audiences sector bulletin for 2020…and my final bulletin on behalf of TNA! After almost six years in various roles, I finish up as Program Director and ASSITEJ Coordinator next week in order to focus on my creative practice as a writer, performer and teaching artist. It’s been a privilege to … Continue reading ASSITEJ STUFF – FEB NEWS
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