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I have a mild case of cerebral palsy, but I'm a very keen writer. At 16, I self-published my own book about living with a disability. Now I want to become a journalist. I have completed work experience at different newspapers around Victoria. I have also worked for the Victorian Government's Youth Central website as a roving reporter.
I particularly enjoy writing about theatre and film. One of the highlights of my reporting career so far was interviewing celebrities on the red carpet at the TV Week Logie Awards, and I would love the opportunity to do it again.
I went to see a show called Glimpse at a theatre venue in Melbourne. It's about the lives of 8 different characters. It's about how talking to a stranger can lead to something more meaningful. It talks about issues of homelessness, isolation, alcohol and divorce within relationships. I was able to relate to some of the themes. I highly recommend this play.
More information about Glimpse - a review
Posted by: Thomas Banks, on 22/11/12 | Out & about | Theatre
Maysa is a Melbourne artist who has a vision impairment. She recently had a theatrical show called Nest
at the Melbourne Fringe Festival. In her show the audience walks through an area where they experience the forms of hearing, touching, smelling and tasting. Maysa asks the audience to describe objects to her. She wants them to imagine the world from her eyes. Maysa's creativity is influenced by her Egyptian and Italian background, and her disability.
More information about Artist creates new form
Posted by: Thomas Banks, on 23/10/12 | Arts | Artists spotlight
The 2012 TV Week Logies were held on Sunday night in Melbourne. The well-known and popular night recognises and awards people who work in television. This year, special guests from overseas included the British boy band One Direction. I was on the red carpet to talk to celebrities as they arrived at the awards. I asked some confronting questions. I wanted to know 'Why aren't there any people with disabilities represented on television?' Most celebrities said people with disabilities should be on television. This opinion was shared by the night's Gold Logie winner Hamish Blake.
More information about TV Week Logies 2012
Posted by: Thomas Banks, on 18/04/12 | Out & about | Events
The 2012 Australian Deaf Games were held in Geelong in January. Some of the athletes were from overseas. Athletes from Samoa and Fiji competed in the games for the first time. About 18 sports are played. They include swimming, beach volleyball and netball. The athletes said they enjoyed the games. There was a wonderful atmosphere and it was fun. More than 1000 athletes and visitors went to the Games. The first Australian Deaf Games were in 1964. They are organised by Deaf Sports Australia.
More information about 2012 Australian Deaf Games
Posted by: Thomas Banks, on 02/02/12 | Lifestyle | Sport
Personal video recorders are becoming increasingly popular now Australia has digital television. Personal video recorders are usually easier to use than old video cassette recorders. Personal video recorders can let you watch one show and record another at the same time. One of the easiest machines to use is TiVo because of its remote control. The IQ devices for Foxtel pay television subscribers are also good. Other brands to look at include Beyonwiz and Topfield. The PlayStation 3 can also now record television using the PlayTV box.
More information about Buying a personal video recorder
Posted by: Thomas Banks, on 22/09/11 | Tech talk | Home entertainment
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