Author Archives: msmi5545

For the last few months I have been working as a research assistant at Monash University where I have been working on the AirSticks. Alon and the team at Sensilab are working on making the AirSticks accessible to a wider variety of people with complex movement disabilities. We’re working on updating the software, new colourfulContinue reading “AirSticks and Research”

I was delighted to take part in Holobody, a mixed reality technology project lead by Kim Vincs, as a research assistant between April and June of this year. The project focuses on creating a map of your body. This map is adaptable based on a person’s movement capabilities, with a big focus on mobility aidContinue reading “Holobody: Advancing the Future of Mixed Reality Technologies”

Time is Just a Thing is an album I co-created with Ciaran Frame and Alon Ilsar that explores an emotional and personal journey. It was recorded over several sessions at ABC Southbank in December 2024. I was able to throw myself into this amazing experience and use my poetry, natural voice, and played various instrumentsContinue reading “ABC CLASSICS Project – Time Is Just a Thing”

In January I flew over to Wellington, NZ for the ICTMD (International Conference for Traditional Music and Dance) conference to present a paper on Conduit Bodies. The conference was a whole different experience which has lead me to new contacts and I was able to explore ideas I had never considered before. My highlight wasContinue reading “ICTMD World Conference 2025 – Wellington, NZ”

Thanks to Creative Australia, Melbourne Fringe Festival and Alter States Festival I was able to do my season of Conduit Bodies in October 2024. This was an incredibly rewarding and satisfying weeks and yes the first time I experienced being the leading artist in this project. I am fortunate to have such a wonderful teamContinue reading “Conduit Bodies – The Season”

I never imagined having enough fine motor skills to use ink and fine detailing brushes. Ink runs and spreads in seconds and fine (thin) brushes could easily snap between my chunky, moving fingers but I am surprise none of this happens to me. I feel totally immerse by the experience – this delicate medium isContinue reading “INK WORK”

I have now relocated after 20 something years of living in the same place. Now I am finally living in an area where I can walk or ride independently directly from my own front door. This is a new sense of freedom. My new office has a sky view! A lot of creative juices areContinue reading “Everything New”

I recently had a weekend in the Castlemaine region and decided to stay at an amazing historical landmark in Taradale, Taradale Railway Station. As someone who uses a wheelchair, I often need to book far in advance to find accessible accommodation, however I like to also find places on the spur of the moment whichContinue reading “Weekend Getaway”

What I love about my work is I get to meet many students of all walks of life. Deakin is an extraordinary opportunity in my career. Here are some of the quotes from my most recent presentation. “The invited speaker was brilliant and I could see some wonderful smiles as she presented” “Dr Melinda wasContinue reading “Guest Speaking at Deakin Downtown”

Tom was a beautiful young man I had the absolute privilege of getting to know over the past 4 years. Tom lived in Hong Kong and our mentoring sessions happened on Saturday afternoons via Zoom. Tom never shied away from sharing his thoughts with me, he was an incredible communicator, had a wonderful witty senseContinue reading “Remembering Tom”