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Melanie Saward Melanie Saward i(A129312 works by)
Gender: Female
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Wakka Wakka ; Aboriginal Bigambul
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1 Misfit Ballet Melanie Saward , 2021 single work autobiography
— Appears in: Kill Your Darlings [Online] , November 2021; '​​Ballet studios are traditionally the realm of thinness, youth and perfection—not places where people like me have typically felt comfortable. But in my 30s, I found a class that prizes the joy of movement over punishment and body shaming.' (Introduction)
1 y separately published work icon Live Recording : Ellen Van Neerven in Conversation Cassie Lynch (interviewer), Melanie Saward (interviewer), Adam Thompson (interviewer), Melbourne : Readings , 2021 23474527 2021 single work podcast interview 'A conversation between anthology curator Ellen van Neerven and Flock contributors Cassie Lynch, Melanie Saward, and Adam Thompson.' (Production summary)
1 Books Roundup : Small Joys of Real Life, Things We See in the Light, Lies, Damned Lies, My Body Keeps Your Secrets Ellen Cregan , Melanie Saward , Monique Grbec , Emily Clements , 2021 single work review
— Appears in: Kill Your Darlings [Online] , September 2021;
— Review of Small Joys of Real Life Allee Richards , 2021 single work novel ; The Things We See in the Light Amal Awad , 2021 single work novel ; Lies, Damned Lies Claire G. Coleman , 2021 single work autobiography ; My Body keeps Your Secrets Lucia Osborne-Crowley , 2021 single work autobiography biography
1 Galah Melanie Saward , 2021 single work short story
— Appears in: Flock : First Nations Stories Then and Now 2021; (p. 109-114)
1 Behaviours in a Peer-only Creative Writing HDR Support Group : the Experiences of Two Students of Colour Melanie Saward , Sara El Sayed , 2020 single work criticism
— Appears in: TEXT Special Issue Website Series , October no. 59 2020; 'The experience of the creative writing higher degree research student is unique. The practice-led methodology many candidates apply to their research differs significantly to that of other disciplines, even those arts disciplines where practice is the focus of the research. Student life is further complicated by the need not only to be working towards research publication, but creative publication too. In some instances, feelings of isolation can contribute to HDR students failing to complete their studies. For women of colour, the need for counterspaces in the academy is also apparent. This reflective paper examines and discusses how a peer-only, diverse, horizontalised group facilitates the development of a sense of belonging and critical ‘disappearing’ relational behaviours that sit outside formal, academic supervisory interaction. Of particular importance in this reflection comes from the perspective of two students of colour. Through conversation with these two current members of the group, this paper discusses the behaviours and outcomes of peer-only support groups for HDR students in creative writing. It examines why HDR students of colour may prefer to seek support outside of the predominantly white formal structures that characterise the academy in Australia, and how such groups could potentially create effective counterspaces for students of colour.' (Publication abstract)
1 Bug Spray Melanie Saward , 2019 single work short story
— Appears in: New Australian Fiction 2019 2019; (p. 147-154)
1 Decolonising the Sperm Bank Melanie Saward , 2019 single work autobiography
— Appears in: Kill Your Darlings [Online] , July 2019;

'Navigating fertility treatment as an Aboriginal person adds an extra layer of complexity to an already difficult process. What do you do when there are no Aboriginal sperm donors? What does it mean for a donor to help create a child who may not grow up in culture?' (Introduction)
1 The Magpie Man Melanie Saward , 2019 single work short story
— Appears in: Verity La , June 2019;
1 Bang the Pots and Pans Melanie Saward , 2018 single work short story
— Appears in: Swamp : Breathe , vol. 22 no. 2018;
1 Time Signature Melanie Saward , 2012 single work short story
— Appears in: From Stage Door Shadows 2012;
1 Watch and Learn Melanie Saward , 2011 single work short story
— Appears in: 100 Stories for Queensland : In Aid of the Survivors of the Queensland Floods 2011; (p. 226-227)
1 When the Rock Hit the Window Melanie Saward , 2009 single work short story
— Appears in: Rex : A Journal of New Writing , no. 1 2009; (p. 60-67)
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