FORM Building a State of Creativity is seeking expressions of interest from creative practitioners to help us deliver our innovative Creative Learning programs in 2024.  

We are looking for creative practitioners of every discipline, cultural background and gender and are especially interested in applicants from CALD communities and creatives who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. If you are a creative practitioner who identifies as having a disability, we want to hear from you as well. 
If you have previously worked with us as a creative practitioner in any of our Creative Learning programs please submit a fresh EOI for our 2024 opportunities. Deadline for all applications is 5pm Wednesday 31 January 2024.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted regarding next steps, including interview details.

We look forward to receiving your EOI!

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* 1. Your details

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* 2. Pronouns

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* 3. Do you have special needs that would require extra assistance e.g. with mobility?

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* 4. If yes, please give details otherwise leave blank

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* 5. Do you identify as any of the following?

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* 6. Have you worked with FORM as a creative practitioner in either Creative Schools or Scribblers before?

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* 7. Tell us about your creative practice

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* 8. Please provide links to your portfolio/website/Google Drive/Instagram/CV.

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* 9. How long have you been practicing?

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* 10. How do you feel your creative practice/cultural experience could be relevant to working with children and young people, in a classroom or other educational setting?

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* 11. What specific skills or experience do you have that could help develop storytelling skills in children and young people?

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* 12. What do you think are five important factors in working with children? You can list best practices and habits, as well as ones that should be avoided.

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* 13. Please indicate which 2024 program(s) you are interested in. You can select more than one option:

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* 14. Are you interested in being contacted if any other Creative Learning opportunities with FORM arise during 2024?

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* 15. If you're interested in being involved with Creative Schools, how many schools would you be interested in working with?

Please note that committing to working with a school means delivering 1 x 90-minute session per week, and making time for planning and reflection, for 16 weeks across Term 2 and 3.

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* 16. Are you willing to travel regionally to deliver the Creative Learning program?

During 2024 we have programming planned in the Pilbara and the southwest region.

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* 17. All successful applicants will need to hold or obtain a Working With Children Check (WWCC). What is the current status of your WWCC?

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* 18. All successful applicants must attend our Creative Learning Training, held in Term 1 (March) 2024. We’re sorry, but failure to confirm your attendance means we cannot accommodate you on our programs. 

Tick the following ones that apply to you (you can tick more than one):

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* 19. In submitting an EOI for our Creative Learning programs, it’s important you agree with the following commitments:

·  You are willing to work closely with FORM and educational staff involved in each program to co-design and co-deliver programming that links to the curriculum and/or Creative Learning practices.

·  You are resilient when working with uncertainty, and in supporting others to do likewise

·  You commit to creating non-judgemental spaces and promoting a sense of belonging and community

·  You encourage (and ask) questions, spark curiosity and the willingness to explore

·  You are sensitive to and tolerant of diversity  

·  You are a willing collaborator

·   You understand that process is often way more important than product

·   You are aware that the actions and attitude you model can free up (or stifle) young people’s capacity to participate  

·   You help others see contexts and subjects in a different light

·   You are willing to participate in our evaluations, and share experiences with your peers in the creative sector

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