"Interview with Astrid Edwards"
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- Title
- "Interview with Astrid Edwards"
- Description
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Astrid Edwards is a writer, publisher, lecturer, podcast host and disability advocate.
Interview Summary
Astrid Edwards, a former teacher and policy consultant, discusses in the interview how she pivoted her career towards writing and literature after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at 32, inspiring her to focus on work she loves. Astrid talks about writing at RMIT University, working with a diverse cohort of students, (many of whom have disabilities or are writing about trauma), which she finds rewarding. Though her work includes advocacy roles and a focus on disability, she does not wish to be defined solely by her illness, emphasizing the importance of allowing disabled individuals the freedom to explore and create beyond their disabilities. Currently, Astrid says she is a judge for the Stella Prize and discusses exploring a potential PhD about publishing and climate fiction, expressing a passion for addressing climate change within her work. - Identifier
- IV00037
- Publisher
- Disability Arts History Australia
- datePublished
- 2022
- gender
- Female
- category
- CreativeWork
- Type
- Conversation
- Format
- URL, Video, Text
- inLanguage
- English, Auslan
- keywords
- Creative Writing
- Physical disability
- Neurological disability
- Mental health condition(s)
- First Nations Arts and Artists
- Grant
- Education and employment
- Health and rehabilitation
- Access
- Advocacy and awareness raising
- Equity and non-discrimination
- Participation in public and political life
- Participation in cultural life
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Linked resources
| Title | Class |
|---|---|
| Astrid Edwards | Person |
| Disability Arts History Australia | Organization |
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