Reposted by Bec BlakeneyRick Morton @squigglyrick.bsky.social · 29/01/2025Someone emailed me to tell me they didn’t like my book because it contained, and I quote: “Historical quotes from people I have never heard of (even centuries old people.)” My sincere apologies. 1531399108
Reposted by Bec BlakeneyKeith Gow @keithgow.bsky.social · 19/01/20257am Tuesday Melbourne time. A quick meditation before work. 0133
Reposted by Bec BlakeneyAndy Hazel @andyhazel.bsky.social · 13/12/2024"For cinephiles used to devouring information about upcoming films, the sense of discovery here is exhilarating." My review of the 21st Marrakech International Film Festival for today’s @thesaturdaypaper.com.au: www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/culture/film...thesaturdaypaper.com.auMarrakech International Film Festival showcases the future of cinemaThis year’s Marrakech International Film Festival – a showcase for new filmmakers from around the globe – featured the strongest program yet. 032
Reposted by Bec BlakeneyBridie Jabour @bridie.bsky.social · 30/11/2024“What is allowed to occur in the NT would not be tolerated elsewhere in Australia” www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... 25419
Reposted by Bec BlakeneyAndy Hazel @andyhazel.bsky.social · 26/11/2024On Friday, the Australian Music Therapy Association discovered that the NDIS will cut funding for music therapy. Neither the NDIA nor the DSS has provided a reason for the decision. Please sign this petition to help protect this life-changing therapy for those who need it most.change.orgSign the PetitionSave Music Therapy: Keep It Funded Under NDIS 021
Bec Blakeney @becblakeney.bsky.social · 26/11/2024Important statement from the Australian Music Therapy Association regarding music therapy supports suddenly being removed from the NDIS. As a music therapist, I find this deeply concerning for both participants and my profession www.austmta.org.au/news-item/17...austmta.org.auAustralian Music Therapy Association Inc. 020
Bec Blakeney @becblakeney.bsky.social · 26/11/2024Please sign the petition to help 8000+ people continue to access music therapy supports through the NDIS. The removal of music therapy has been made with no consultation with key stakeholders and will be effective almost immediately. www.change.org/p/save-music...change.orgSign the PetitionSave Music Therapy: Keep It Funded Under NDIS 010
Reposted by Bec BlakeneyAndy Hazel @andyhazel.bsky.social · 23/11/2024Especially glad to see this letter in today’s Saturday Paper. Congrats Olive… 181
Bec Blakeney @becblakeney.bsky.social · 23/11/2024Watch out theatre critics. My kid is coming for you 210
Reposted by Bec BlakeneyLenore Taylor @lenoret.bsky.social · 14/09/2023www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...theguardian.comThe Long walk to Canberra for the voice brings a moment of hope for progress, unity and grace‘Fear stops us from ever stepping out, we’ll never get anywhere – we will stay in the same place’, Albanese said 092
Bec Blakeney @becblakeney.bsky.social · 10/09/2023I don’t know, this might be an unpopular idea, but how about supermarkets forget the surveillance cameras and shift their focus to ending their unnecessary profiteering when people are doing it tough. I reckon that might reduce the need to shoplift 000
Bec Blakeney @becblakeney.bsky.social · 29/07/2023“It's almost like they're given a little guidebook on how to scare people, how to shut down debate." www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/he… 020
Bec Blakeney @becblakeney.bsky.social · 29/07/2023I’ll know Bluesky is *the* app when I can use it to confirm it really was an earthquake, not just an unbalanced spin cycle 020
Reposted by Bec BlakeneyLenore Taylor @lenoret.bsky.social · 28/07/2023www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jul/…theguardian.com‘She trembled with the truths she had to tell’: Sinéad O’Connor by friends, fans and collabor...Neil Jordan, Róisín Murphy, MC Lyte, Anne Enright and more share their memories of a uniquely talented, uncompromising artist, mother and ‘Celtic warrior’ 022
Bec Blakeney @becblakeney.bsky.social · 28/07/2023Please be better than Twitter. Please be better than Twitter. Please be better than Twitter… 060