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Research Biography
Kendrea Rhodes is currently undertaking doctoral research at Flinders University. Kendrea takes a creative approach to the fragmented histories and narratives of the Ballarat Asylum using Mad studies, history, creative-writing, life-writing and creative practice ethnography. Kendrea seeks to show how creative practice research methodologies might generate social change upon complex temporal and cultural perceptions of Madness.
Research Interests
◘ Mad Studies
◘ History of Mental Illness in Australia
◘ Ballarat Asylum, Lakeside Psychiatric Hospital, Ballarat Mental Hospital
◘ Creative Writing, Poetic Inquiry & Life Writing Narratives
◘ Creative Practice Methodologies as Research
◘ Visual Art
◘ Generational & Displacement Trauma
◘ Erasure: Places, History, People
External positions
Member, Thisability Creatives
2025 → …
Member, Critically Creative Reading and Writing Collective
2024 → …
Keywords
- AM Museums (General). Collectors and collecting (General)
- Archives
- HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
- Mad Studies
- Madness
- ND Painting
- Creative Arts
- NX Arts in general
- creative writing
- creative methodologies practices
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Derrida in Practice: The Possibilities of Theory in The Void
Matthews, A., Rhodes, K., Ross, M. & Stanley, K., 2025, Beyond Virtual Production: Integrating Production Technologies. Barnett, T., Bevan, J., Mackness, C. & Wallin, Z. (eds.). London: Focal Press, p. 151-165 15 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Heterogeneity and creative expression: A creative writing artistic approach to focus on emotions surrounding disabilities
Brady-Clark, A., Debono, D., Rhodes, K., Rozitis, S., Cannell, C., Tabios, E. & Daughtry, S., 5 Feb 2025, In: Text. 29 , Special 74, p. 1-24 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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IN THE PRACTICE OF MAKING CHANGE: REVOLUTIONARY DYNAMICS IN CREATIVE PRACTICE RESEARCH AT THE CONVERGENCE OF CRITICAL, CREATIVE, THEORETICAL, AND ACADEMIC SPACES
Cannell, C. (Editor), Sauvage, J. (Editor), Rhodes, K. (Editor) & Cabe, L. N. (Editor), Oct 2025, In: NiTRO + Creative Matters. 2025, 10Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
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Not (just) a museum, a Mind Museum: The slow unraveling of stigma, stereotypes, and Sanism on the past, present and future of mental difference—a Mad Studies review of Francesca Lanz's Mind Museums
Rhodes, K., 1 Oct 2025, FWD:MUSEUMS Journal 2025: Guide to {...}. Fulop, M. & Quinn, T. (eds.). Chicago IL USA: Bridge Books/StepSister Press, p. 154-165 12 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Creative Review of Amelia Walker's Alogopoiesis
Rhodes, K., 4 Sept 2024, In: Art/Research International A Transdisciplinary Journal. 9, 1, p. 364-371 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Stringybark Short Story Awards - Highly Commended
Rhodes, K. (Recipient), 31 Jan 2020
Prize: Other distinction
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Williamstown Literary Festival - Commendation
Rhodes, K. (Recipient), 21 Jun 2025
Prize: Other distinction
Activities
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THE NEIGHBOURHOOD OF LITTLE LOOKING (Cordite Poetry Review)
Rhodes, K. (Other)
12 Feb 2026Activity: Other activity types › Other
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MAD poetry month workshop
Rhodes, K. (Author)
14 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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IABA Asia-Pacific/ASAL 2025
Rhodes, K. (Participant)
30 Jun 2025 → 4 Jul 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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IABA Asia-Pacific/ASAL 2025
Rhodes, K. (Chair)
30 Jun 2025 → 4 Jul 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...