Fellows will build and refine their knowledge of best-practice reporting on violence against women. The Our Watch Fellowship program is administered by the Walkley Foundation.
The successful fellows are:
- Drew Ambrose, Al Jazeera English
- Bridget Brennan, ABC
- Alana Calvert, Central Western Daily
- Avani Dias, Triple j Hack, ABC
- Lea Emery, Gold Coast Bulletin
- Lin Evlin, SBS News
- Mary Gearin, ABC News
- Rachael Hocking, NITV
- Emma Kirk, Busselton Dunsborough Mail
- Mary Konstantopoulos, Ladies who League
- Laura Murphy-Oates, Guardian Australia
- Nicole Precel, The Age
- Drew Rooke, Freelance
- Lane Sainty, News Corp Australia
- Helen Sullivan, Guardian Australia
- Michael Vincent, ABC
Our Watch CEO Patty Kinnersly said Our Watch was impressed by the exceptional quality of applications for the Fellowship
“It’s terrific to see committed journalists wanting to deepen their skills in reporting on violence against women, and better understand how their work can help shape and inform the public conversation,” Ms Kinnersly said.
Across three retreats, journalists will learn how widespread the issue is, what drives violence and how it can be prevented, as well as develop practical techniques for producing more nuanced stories and effective approaches for trauma-informed interviewing.
Fellows will engage in conversations with peers, veteran and award-winning journalists and violence against women experts, as well as learn about the complexities for women who experience multiple forms of discrimination and systemic inequalities.
“Given the impact the pandemic has had on violence against women – which was already a national emergency before COVID – there has never been a more important time for media to better understand and accurately report on this issue,” Ms Kinnersly said.
Thanks to the selection committee:
- Belinda Hawkins, ABC
- Karla McGrady, Our Watch
- Jodan Perry, NITV
- Alina Thomas, Engender Equality
- Chad Watson, Australian Community Media
If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au
