Expressions of Interest close Monday, 24 July: Nexus is a free program for Deaf and Disabled artists between the ages of 18-25.
Nexus will run Thursdays 1 – 4 pm from 3 August – 21 September. You can come in person at Arts Access Victoria offices or join online. Expressions of Interest close Monday, 24 July.
Topics covered in Nexus:
Expression of Interest (EOI) is now open for Nexus 2023. Spots are limited so submit your EOI as soon as possible. You can do this by filling out this online form or download the word version and email it to Arty Owens, Creative Producer for Youth Programs, at Aowens@artsaccess.com.au
Jax Brown (they/them) is an esteemed disability and LGBTIQA+ rights activist, writer, educator and consultant. Jax is the co-chair of Inclusive Rainbow Voices: a new organisation for LGBTIQA+ people with disabilities. Jax’s tireless commitment to LGBTIQA+ disability human rights and advocacy has been recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM).
Jax utilises their experience as a queer, trans wheelchair user to explore intersectional identities. They view disability as a socio-political issue of intersectional equality, access, and human rights.
Jax has served on the Victorian Disability Advisory Council, Victorian Government’s LGBTI Taskforce Health and Human Services Working Group, and the Victorian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission’s Disability Reference Group.
Jax is interested in how we can build a just and equitable society together.
