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We’re hiring!! Administration Officer position available at Rebus!

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Rebus Theatre is looking for a Part-time Administration Officer on a 9-month fixed term contract, with the strong likelihood of extension to a permanent position.

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Proud to announce ‘Project Alchemy’ through Black Summer Bushfire Recovery grant

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Rebus Theatre is the proud recipient of the Department of Industry, Science and Resources Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grant.

The $870,000 grant will see a community-led arts recovery program established across five local government areas including QPRC, Eurobodalla, Bega, East Gippsland and the ACT.

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Face to face classes suspended until Feb 28th 2022

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After consultation with the disability sector, Rebus’ Disability Advisory Group, our participants, their carers, and families, the Rebus Board has made the difficult decision to delay the commencement of face-to-face lessons until the week of the 28 February 2022.

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Help us support mental health of LGBTQIA+ young people!

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Stigma and discrimination against LGBTQIA+ young people remain significant problems, and young people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are at greater risk of mental health issues and bullying. While there are services that provide one-on-one counselling for LGBTQIA + young people, there are limited avenues in Canberra for them to meet each other and form informal support networks, and to express themselves in a safe and supportive environment.

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Spaces available in our Monday iDrama (formerly Inclusive Drama) class for 2022!

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Enrol now to join our weekly drama classes for people with intellectual disabilities in 2022. Build confidence, make new friends and learn acting and performance skills.

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Rebus Associate Artist Joel Swadling launches autobiography on Canberra theatre legend

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Our associate artist Joel Swadling has spent the last 12 years archiving and conducting interviews with 80+ Canberra artists and theatre lovers towards research for a biography on Canberra theatre force-de-jour David Branson.

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Share your bushfire and COVID stories with the NMA for IDPwD

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The National Museum of Australia (NMA) proudly supports people in the community living with disability, and every year we celebrate International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD).

This year, the NMA invite you to become part of Momentous– the Museum’s award-winning online digital exhibition. Add your voice by sending a video, a photo, words, or anything else you would like to share.

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Rebus classes will remain on Zoom for the rest of 2021.

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Rebus has made the difficult decision not to return to face-to-face classes in 2021.
 
While this was a difficult decision, the Board and Management Team decided it would be safest for Rebus to observe any ‘community transmission fall out’ that may arise from current easing of restrictions, without putting our participants at further risk, many of whom are classified as highly vulnerable to the virus. Protecting the safety of our participants and staff is paramount to the organisation.

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Free acting workshop for people with disability held in Braidwood!

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Award- winning mixed ability theatre company: Rebus Theatre will be hosting a theatre workshop in Braidwood.

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Enrol now for Systems of Sanity

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The award-winning company Rebus Theatre is seeking participants for a ground-breaking theatre project asking the hard questions about mental health and the mental health system.

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Rebus acknowledges the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pays our respect to elders past, present and emerging. 

We practice radical empathy through theatre and other arts to stimulate healing and provoke social and environmental change. Together with our donors and friends, Rebus is embarking on a bold new path to reach more of our marginalised than ever before. Play your own part by making a tax deductible donation to support our mission here!

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The Rebus Staff Wellbeing Program is supported by Hands Across Canberra in partnership with the Chief Minister’s Charitable Fund and the Canberra Foundations Collective.

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