Eva Sifis

Forum discussion led by Disability Slapstick Plan at the National Play Festival, Sydney 2018

I took part in a panel discussion covering tips for budding stage writers from our …

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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

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

Disability Slapstick Plan at Darlinghurst Theatre, Sydney for the National Play Festival 2018

We gathered for the second day in preparation for our showings on Thursday and Saturday evening at the National Play Festival. Of the topics covered today Verbatim acting was explored with the merits of traditional script usage as opposed toRead more “Disability Slapstick Plan at Darlinghurst Theatre, Sydney for the National Play Festival 2018”

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My life since I became in contact with Eva has enabled me to grow physically and mentally in the assortment of issues which come from having a brain injury. Early in our meeting I became a vegetarian for 3 years,… Read more “”

Brent
Brain Injury Matters

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

Raspberry Ripple Theatrical Training – Integrated Day 16 January 2018

Our day began in a familiar fashion, each sharing our experiences, however, today our experiences centred around our individual experience of disability. Whether it was personal or familiar, everyone had encountered disability in their lives. I think that is indicativeRead more “Raspberry Ripple Theatrical Training – Integrated Day 16 January 2018”

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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

Crunch Day for the end of first stage of development for the Disability Slapstick Plan 2017

Crunch day for the Disability Slapstick Plan Well, after nearly 3 years of workshops, a couple of team member drop outs, new interest from theatrical funders holding promise in their grip and a hell of a lot of exploration viaRead more “Crunch Day for the end of first stage of development for the Disability Slapstick Plan 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

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

Second to Last day of Malthouse/Playwriting Australia Exploration of Disability Slapstick Plan 2017

Second to last day Malthouse/Playwriting Aus Exploration Monday 6 November   The partial work we shall be reading and blocking out on   Friday at 2pm – open to all so come to the Tower Room at the Malthouse,  Read more “Second to Last day of Malthouse/Playwriting Australia Exploration of Disability Slapstick Plan 2017”

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“I had the pleasure of coordinating a Brain Injury Awareness Week event at Epworth Rehabilitation in August 2015 which included presentations from people who have experienced a brain injury. Eva Sifis presented at this event and was a fabulous speaker.… Read more “”

Margaret Mealings
Epworth Rehabilitation

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

Playwriting Aus Malthouse day 3 Oct 2017

  Today started with tales from last night’s adventure. Quite literally, taking Jon (codirector of Ridiculusmous Theatre UK), a good friend Brigid and I to the premiere of ‘Jeremy the Dud’ (the pilot in which I play a heavily rougedRead more “Playwriting Aus Malthouse day 3 Oct 2017”

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My life since I became in contact with Eva has enabled me to grow physically and mentally in the assortment of issues which come from having a brain injury. Early in our meeting I became a vegetarian for 3 years,… Read more “”

Brent
Brain Injury Matters

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

Tower Room Development DSP Malthouse October 2017

After a day’s break yesterday we reconvened in the Tower Room to continue development of the work that will be shown on Friday the 10th at 2pm. Informed by the improvisation and discussion carried out by our group over theRead more “Tower Room Development DSP Malthouse October 2017”

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“I had the pleasure of coordinating a Brain Injury Awareness Week event at Epworth Rehabilitation in August 2015 which included presentations from people who have experienced a brain injury. Eva Sifis presented at this event and was a fabulous speaker.… Read more “”

Margaret Mealings
Epworth Rehabilitation

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

City of Yarra/Malthouse/Playwriting Aus Exploration Day 1 Phase 4

This aspect of the arts holds endless fascination and interest for me; the ability to revisit projects over the space of years in order to re-develop and find a shape contoured by the progression of one another’s lives, the evolutionRead more “City of Yarra/Malthouse/Playwriting Aus Exploration Day 1 Phase 4”

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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

My life since I became in contact with Eva has enabled me to grow physically and mentally in the assortment of issues which come from having a brain injury. Early in our meeting I became a vegetarian for 3 years,… Read more “”

Brent
Brain Injury Matters

Day 7 – Jo Bannon Residency Friday 13th Culmination

Today we met and, in making a sedge way between talking and discussion, spoke about penetration and what that means. This is something that has come up throughout this exploration. There was the intention to make an informal sharing withRead more “Day 7 – Jo Bannon Residency Friday 13th Culmination”

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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

Day 6 Jo Bannon Residency – Invoking Breath – Oct 2017

What are the politics of Penetration? Colours can even be political. Practically and reflectively through dialogue, we explored this today. Are we penetrating each other? Are we advocating for our protection? Tomorrow we will show a taste of the depthsRead more “Day 6 Jo Bannon Residency – Invoking Breath – Oct 2017”

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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

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

Day 5 Jo Bannon Residency – Composition of Desire – Oct 2017

After morning check in, conversation germinated around the seeds or spores of ideas. From little things, big things grow… a shoot here, a leaf there. Either the fledgling concept grows roots to harbour real growth or it dies away leavingRead more “Day 5 Jo Bannon Residency – Composition of Desire – 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

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