Eva Sifis

Day 4 Jo Bannon Residency – Penetration in expression – Oct 2017

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How are you penetrated? We were asked to translate this into our expression – bodily …

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I was informed about the By Accident workshop from my neuro psychologist. I honestly didn’t know what to expect. However once the workshop started I found my eyes were opened to many more tips, experiences and knowledge about abi sufferers… Read more “”

Pennie Martin
Workshop Attendee

When I first signed up for a By Accident workshop, I was unsure how learning what Eva had learned about traumatic brain injury would help me. My history with sexual assault and rape is significant. As a result of long-term… Read more “”

Elise Montford
Workshop Attendee

Day 3 Jo Bannon Residency – Autobiography Show and Tell – Oct 2017

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The past days have been populated with the stories of we participating artists. So far we have heard very little from Jo as she directs our processes. Today, however, was Autobiography Show and Tell day. We were blessed with Jo’sRead more “Day 3 Jo Bannon Residency – Autobiography Show and Tell – Oct 2017”

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“Your story of surviving a horrific accident and then coping through a diagnosis of cancer, struck a chord with many of our members present that day. Your presentation was wonderful Eva; the measure of comedy, pathos, and heartfelt anguish definitely… Read more “”

Nacelle Maloney
Albury-Wodonga Stroke Recovery Club

Thank you for the opportunity to attend the By Accident workshops with Eva. I learnt a lot from both my peers and  Eva’s well thought out and friendly facilitation and advice. I have been practising the breathwork to relax, all… Read more “”

Scott Jefferies
Workshop Attendee

Day 2 – Jo Bannon Residency Friday 6 October 2017

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Wooly-ness abounded this day all round, regardless of whether the Adelaide Film Festival had been attended. Perhaps our connections are becoming aligned? Certainly, after the synchronised feeling it seems like it. The day prior we had been introduced to eachRead more “Day 2 – Jo Bannon Residency Friday 6 October 2017”

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I just wanted to touch base with you in regards to how awesome and inspirational I think you are. Not only is the workshop so well designed and thought out but your story and encouragement of ABI suffers is next… Read more “”

Pen
Workshop Attendee

Found the organisation through case manager and it’s been wonderful joining and most useful with other people’s information. You are never alone. There are many others in this world who are willing to share their stories. Exposure to community of… Read more “”

NDIS Feedback Participant
Workshop Attendee

Jo Bannon Residency Day 1 – ‘Getting to know you’ (tune at will) Oct 2017

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All the world’s a stage and we merely players supporting one another. The day started with each and every one of us stating our access needs in as minute a detail as we could recall. I think there is somethingRead more “Jo Bannon Residency Day 1 – ‘Getting to know you’ (tune at will) Oct 2017”

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Eva is an engaging and knowledgeable presenter. Apart from sharing her own trials, successes and insights post ABI, she involves and responds warmly to her audience and their own unique lived experiences. We received lots of positive responses after her… Read more “”

Chris Oriel
HOPES Inc

I attended the By Accident workshop run by Eva Sifis starting in Nov 2022 for 3 sessions. My brain injury occurred in 2019 and my recovery has been onerous and difficult due to lack of information available. This 3 session… Read more “”

Stephen Whelan
Workshop Attendee

The Artists Space Conversation – Arts Theatre Forum Adelaide 4 Oct 2017

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Dan Graham and Julian Jaensch (Company AT), facilitated by Jane Gronow (Tutti Ensemble) Dan Graham is a director. He has enjoyed international success and has an undisclosed disability he does not acknowledge in his day to day life. Tales were shared alongsideRead more “The Artists Space Conversation – Arts Theatre Forum Adelaide 4 Oct 2017”

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I attended By Accident in 2018. At the time, approximately 2 years after my last known TIA, I was still in the confusion, frustration and anger phase of my recovery path. This path was exasperated because of the TIA’s which… Read more “”

Warren Loorham
Workshop Attendee

Found the organisation through case manager and it’s been wonderful joining and most useful with other people’s information. You are never alone. There are many others in this world who are willing to share their stories. Exposure to community of… Read more “”

NDIS Feedback Participant
Workshop Attendee

Australia Theatre Forum with Oz Asia – About Time – 3 Oct 2017

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oday began my decidedly artistic sojourn in fair Adelaide. It was the first day of the Australia Theatre Forum at the under-construction/renovation Festival Theatre. Grinning tiredly (new bed/hotel room/little air) from ear to ear, I greeted friends, both ‘new’ (ScottRead more “Australia Theatre Forum with Oz Asia – About Time – 3 Oct 2017”

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When I first signed up for a By Accident workshop, I was unsure how learning what Eva had learned about traumatic brain injury would help me. My history with sexual assault and rape is significant. As a result of long-term… Read more “”

Elise Montford
Workshop Attendee

I attended By Accident in 2018. At the time, approximately 2 years after my last known TIA, I was still in the confusion, frustration and anger phase of my recovery path. This path was exasperated because of the TIA’s which… Read more “”

Warren Loorham
Workshop Attendee

Stables Exploration Sept 2017

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Here I shakily stand at the end of the first of a series of three Explorations before the end of this year. I could say “my brain hurts” but that goes only part of the way to describing the depthRead more “Stables Exploration Sept 2017”

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Eva is a naturally gifted presenter who is warm and personable.  Her By Accident workshops are seamlessly delivered and of great interest not only to the ABI community, but to anyone who has been through a traumatic experience.

Paul Pritchard
Author of Deep Play, The Totem Pole, The Longest Climb, The Mountain Path

I attended the By Accident workshop run by Eva Sifis starting in Nov 2022 for 3 sessions. My brain injury occurred in 2019 and my recovery has been onerous and difficult due to lack of information available. This 3 session… Read more “”

Stephen Whelan
Workshop Attendee

Stables Exp Sept 2017

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Far out. As the picture hints at, I feel run over today. The exhaustion clouding my sight has been brought on by emotional upwelling and spilling over and over again. I visited places in my memories, once so well wornRead more “Stables Exp Sept 2017”

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Eva is an engaging and knowledgeable presenter. Apart from sharing her own trials, successes and insights post ABI, she involves and responds warmly to her audience and their own unique lived experiences. We received lots of positive responses after her… Read more “”

Chris Oriel
HOPES Inc

Thank you for the opportunity to attend the By Accident workshops with Eva. I learnt a lot from both my peers and  Eva’s well thought out and friendly facilitation and advice. I have been practising the breathwork to relax, all… Read more “”

Scott Jefferies
Workshop Attendee

Stables Exp Compassion Sept 2017

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Today we explored the concept of ‘compassion’. Its layered perspectives. Is it an expression of the heart, reaching forward to embrace, a human connection, empathy? Or is it a condescension of sorts, something based in pity and superiority? What doRead more “Stables Exp Compassion Sept 2017”

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Testimonials

I just wanted to touch base with you in regards to how awesome and inspirational I think you are. Not only is the workshop so well designed and thought out but your story and encouragement of ABI suffers is next… Read more “”

Pen
Workshop Attendee

Thank you for the opportunity to attend the By Accident workshops with Eva. I learnt a lot from both my peers and  Eva’s well thought out and friendly facilitation and advice. I have been practising the breathwork to relax, all… Read more “”

Scott Jefferies
Workshop Attendee

Rights discourse Stables Exp Sept 2017

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Tuesday’s exploration offered much discourse around rights and realities with a particular focus upon the recent Malthouse offering The Elephant Man together with views offered by the respective reviewers. The following is largely paraphrasing the articulate Trevor Dunn The Real andRead more “Rights discourse Stables Exp Sept 2017”

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“Your story of surviving a horrific accident and then coping through a diagnosis of cancer, struck a chord with many of our members present that day. Your presentation was wonderful Eva; the measure of comedy, pathos, and heartfelt anguish definitely… Read more “”

Nacelle Maloney
Albury-Wodonga Stroke Recovery Club

I was thankful to be included in the By Accident Workshop. Even though I have been recovering from my brain injury for 16 years I am still learning about recovery. I learned from everyone else in the group. I love… Read more “”

Emily Ravenda
Workshop Attendee

Jeremy the Dud – day of filming

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Learning lines with a brain injury is uber difficult. I’ve been trying for over a week to get these down but they’re like butter through my warmed synapses. Oh well! Today is the day and I hope filming allows aRead more “Jeremy the Dud – day of filming”

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Testimonials

Eva is a naturally gifted presenter who is warm and personable.  Her By Accident workshops are seamlessly delivered and of great interest not only to the ABI community, but to anyone who has been through a traumatic experience.

Paul Pritchard
Author of Deep Play, The Totem Pole, The Longest Climb, The Mountain Path

Thank you for the opportunity to attend the By Accident workshops with Eva. I learnt a lot from both my peers and  Eva’s well thought out and friendly facilitation and advice. I have been practising the breathwork to relax, all… Read more “”

Scott Jefferies
Workshop Attendee
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