I have a Google Alert set for the words "Abortion + Australia." 

Every week, news hits my inbox, keeping me updated on access to reproductive health care. I set it up because I didn’t want to be blindsided by any backsliding on legislation and public opinion. I wanted to be aware, to stay vigilant, and, ultimately to take action—because this matters to me deeply.

My play, Fortress, which has been shortlisted for the Silver Gull 2024 Award, was not born from a desire to take action but from a need to process my own fears. It's a horror-as-tragedy that confronts the terror of losing bodily autonomy to an unwanted pregnancy.

Reflections on the first half of my residency with the Ethics Centre

I am preparing for a residency with the Ethics Center, delving into the ethics of Pronatalism and the relationship between bodily autonomy and existentialism.The work is currently titled Better She Was Never Born. The goal is to create a piece that supports people in the choice not to have children, connect them with the historical community of non-parents, and offer prompts for a deeper interrogation of what claiming this identity can offer.

I spent my Gadalung Marool returning to a work that has haunted me for a decade: an exploration of Shakespeare’s “Timon of Athens.” While setting pen to paper with aim to create a new draft currently titled “Uncover Dogs - A Witch Play.”, I found myself contemplating the enduring relevance of Shakespeare longing for a departure from the relentless pursuit of adapting his works for contemporary or future audiences.

In an effort to contribute to a more abundant mindset, I'm keen to share a resource. A public Google spreadsheet filled with monthly deadlines for submission opportunities in the realm of writing and performance making*. It's my attempt to foster a community that not only embraces abundance but actively contributes to it.