COVID recovery for students and young creatives with Mia

Locked Down, Speaking Up!

Nov 22 2021 • 15 mins

Emerging artists have been excluded from so many COVID supports, where will their place be in Victoria’s COVID recovery? Meet Mia Boonen (she/her), a young drama student and teacher. She shares how she’s been advocating for herself and her students, and why making arts education more accessible and diverse must be the way forward.

Read this episode’s transcript.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Mia’s drama school: DramaWerkz.com

YDAS: YACVic.org.au/YDAS

Mia’s website: www.msboonen.com

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