The River’s Children by SJ Norman. Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne, March 2019. Photo by Clare Rae.
Education
Doctor of Arts (creative writing). Goori-futurism: stories of sovereignty and survivance, from Bundjalung country, community, and culture, University of Sydney, 2017-2021
Master of Education (research). Yarning with Minjungbal Women: testimonial narratives of transgenerational trauma and healing explored through relationships with country and culture, community and family, University of Sydney, 2012-2014
Bachelor of Education (secondary). Aboriginal Studies, Ancient History, and Modern History, Koori Centre, University of Sydney, 2008-2009
Diploma of Aboriginal Education. Koori Centre, University of Sydney, 2006-2007
Teaching, research & support
Course co-ordinator & lecturer. INDG1001 Introduction to Indigenous Cultures, Winter school program, University of Sydney, 2017-present
Mentor. Re-Connect program, Barpirdhila Foundation x Arts Centre Melbourne, 2020
Guest lecture. Writing Country: Indigenous approaches to place, time and narration, ENGL1014 Creative Writing, University of Sydney, 2020
Guest lecture. Indigenous Writing, 54075 Creative Writing Project, University of Technology Sydney, 2020
Guest lectures. Carpentaria; Indigenous Futurisms; Indigenous Cli-Fi, ENGL10004 Indigenous Literature, University of Melbourne, 2020
Research. Towards a best practise recovery program for Indigenous family and domestic violence, Wollumbin Family Support Inc, 2019-2020
ITAS tutor. Various Indigenous Studies, Trauma and Resilience, Indigenous Education subjects, Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples, Southern Cross University, 2015-2019
Lecturer. CUL00401 Indigenous World-views, HEA10200 Trans- and Intergenerational Trauma, Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples, Southern Cross University, 2015
Judging panel. Multicultural and Indigenous Media Awards, NSW Parliament House, Sydney, 2014
Judging panel. National Indigenous Human Rights Awards (inaugural), NSW Parliament House, Sydney, 2014
Casual lecturer & tutor. KOCR2600 Introduction to Indigenous Australia, KOCR2602 Issues in Indigenous Rights, EDUP2006 Indigenous Australian Education, EDSE2002 Indigenous Education: Secondary Schools, University of Sydney, 2012-2014
Casual teacher. Various secondary and primary schools in London, England, 2011
Casual teacher & rural area relief. Tweed River High School, Boggabilla Central School, Toomelah Primary School, 2009-2010
Disability support worker. On Track Community Programs, Tweed Heads, 2007-2009
Indigenous teacher’s aide & classroom support. Tweed River High School, 2003-2007
Performance & collaboration
Performance. The River’s Children by SJ Norman, Temporal Proximities at Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne, 2019
Performance. Cicatrix 1 (that which is taken/that which remains) by SJ Norman (world premiere), First Nations Dialogues at Performance Space, New York City, 2019
Performance. Rest Area by SJ Norman, LiveWorks Festival at Carriageworks, Sydney, 2018
Performance. Stone Tape Theory by SJ Norman, Festival of Live Art at Arts House, Melbourne, 2018
Critical interlocutor. Codex Exstasis by SJ Norman, residency at Arts House, Melbourne, 2018
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