Disability leadership in the arts

Disability Leadership in the Arts
Are people with disability truly able to lead arts and cultural endeavours? Are we able to convene the necessary debate and withstand the necessary criticism within the arts world? It's time to have the conversation, writes Katharine Annear.
See the full article on RampUp.

Interview with Adelaide's Kyra Kimpton
Kyra Kimpton is a performer, creator and disabled artist based in Adelaide, South Australia. She is a long-term member and tutor for Restless Dance Theatre. Kyra has been involved in a number of independent dance, physical theatre and film projects.
See the full article on the Access Arts Wesbite.

Eight-time London gold medal-winning swimmer Jacqueline Freney was named Australian Paralympian of the Year this month, ahead of a top-class field.
Read more on ABC Ramp Up

FAQS and Forms

Frequently Asked Questions (and the answers!) about UniSA exams can be found here: http://w3.unisa.edu.au/campuscentral/faq/exams/default.asp

Special Consideration
Remember that if you are unwell on the day of your exam and want to apply for special consideration, you need to submit the relevant form (with supporting documentation) to Campus Central within 5 working days of the exam.

SP5 Exams start tomorrow!!

We wish you every success with your exams next week!!
- What to bring into the exam.
- Getting there: how to find your exam venue.
- Parking for exams.
- Don't forget to double check your exam timetable!!!

Cheap Computers
Two weeks ago we posted about Aspitech - an SA company that refurbishes computers and sells them at affordable prices to people on Centrelink benefits.
Another place to go for refurbished computers is Work Ventures. Based in NSW, they have free delivery to people with a health care card or who are on Centrelink benefits. Have a look at their website: http://www.workventures.com.au/webshop

Study, study, study

Next week is Swot Vac for those of you studying in SP5.

Do you have any tips for studying and looking after yourself at exam time??
Here are a few to get you started...

ReachOut shares some study tips:

- Prepare a dedicated study area,

- Break study into manageable steps

- Revise what you've already studied

- Manage expectations and pressure.

Do you have a dedicated study space?

Is it comfortable? Does it have everything you need? Is it free from distractions?

Share your tips for setting up a study space here...

    

An interesting article:

"James Middleton: How I overcame dyslexia to speak at Kate and William's wedding"