Women in Media SA

23/09/2026

Looking for your next opportunity? Here are some current fellowships, scholarships, awards and other opportunities worth knowing about.

2027 Tech Policy Press Fellowship Program https://lnkd.in/gXQGsGjg

Commercial Radio & Audio Brian White Scholarship https://lnkd.in/gppFixKF

2027 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA)Awards https://lnkd.in/ggCiRGCv

2026 Australian Sports Commission Media Awards https://lnkd.in/gHZqReEF

20/09/2026

From ABC and SBS newsrooms to international reporting, Lisa Main has spent her career pursuing the truth. Now, her work in advising leaders on information risk in the age of AI has led her to a new question: what happens to trust when seeing is no longer believing?

Lisa unpacks how AI is blurring the line between real and fake, and why developing your craft alongside strong editorial judgement matters more than ever.

Read more https://www.womeninmedia.com.au/post/five-questions-with-lisa-main

17/09/2026

A barrister who championed victims of violence and veterans’ su***de has shattered a glass ceiling as South Australia’s first female Director of Public Prosecutions.

Congratulations Mary Chalmers SC 👏👏

A barrister who has worked with victims of violence, neglect, disability abuse and veterans’ su***de has been named the state’s new Director of Public Prosecutions.

17/09/2026

According to research, women after 40 start disappearing from our screens.
Jean Smart, age 75, Allison Janney, age 66, Sally Field, age 79, Rhea Seehorn, age 54, and Linda Cardellini, age 51, all brought home some of the top Emmy awards this year helping to rewrite that narrative 🙌🙌

Women don’t become less talented, captivating or deserving as they age - whether on screen, in the office or at the boardroom table 💪💪💪

Pic: Female Quotient

15/09/2026

We love seeing South Aussies making a an impact on the world stage . . . South Australian actress Shabana Azeez stars in the hit medical drama The Pitt, which triumphed in the top drama category at the 78th Emmy Awards today. Adelaide-born star Sarah Snook also received two nominations for the drama All Her Fault 🙌🙌🙌

15/09/2026

Love the work Catherine House do . . .

A huge thank you to the South Australian Department of Treasury and Finance!

We're so grateful for their generous donation of 20 laptops, alongside previously donated phones. These devices will directly support our education and employment programs, helping women who have experienced trauma rediscover their voice, confidence and build toward a more positive future.

Thank you for investing in lasting change for women in South Australia. 💜

12/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined Women in Media South Australia’s Carve Your Own Path professional development symposium at Adelaide University 💜

Featuring keynote speaker, Australian journalist Dominique Schwartz, the program explored AI, national podcasting, online safety (including legal and regulatory considerations), finance, career strategy, and the realities of today’s media landscape.

A huge shout-out to our amazing sponsors and supporters — SA Government, Thomas Foods Australia, WRP Legal, Wakefield Press, ABC Adelaide, Channel 44 and Adelaide University 🙌

We were also delighted to have an incredible lineup of special guests and speakers:

💜 Women in Media Patron, Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith
💜 Minister for Women Katrine Hildyard MP
💜 Elma Li, Associate, WRP Legal
💜 Rebecca Morse, host of In the Genes Podcast
💜 Monique Bowley, Independent Podcast Consultant and Strategist
💜 Amy, Sophie and Kate Taeuber, hosts of Outspoken The Podcast
💜 Lauren De Cesare, host of Adelady and Adelady Unfiltered
💜 Lauren Hillman, Station Manager, Channel 44
💜 Rubina Carlson, Head of Marketing, 90 Seconds
💜 Sarah Larsen, Behind the News
💜 Kathryn Jensen, Social Media Manager, ABC
💜 Katie Spain, journalist and writer
💜 Jo Dyer, theatre and film producer
💜 Kate Hannon, media and communications specialist
💜 Dr Collette Snowden, Senior Lecturer in Public Relations, University of Adelaide
💜 Jessica Haynes, SA Digital Editor, ABC
💜 Laila Ferrier, State Manager, IPWEA SA
💜 Alisa Burns, Owner, Align Wealth Management and Advice
💜 Kara Jung, The Advertiser Digital Editor and Premium content Editor
💜 Louise Pascale, Media Consultant
💜 Arna Eyers-White, Senior Academic Integrity Officer, Adelaide University

And a magic performance from award-winning cabaret artist Charlee Watt 💜

Together, we're helping women in media carve their own path and thrive in an evolving industry.

📷: Naomi Jellicoe photography 💜

If you took any photos, please feel free to share in the comments 📸

10/06/2026

Join us for the Women in Media SA Professional Development Symposium on Friday June 12. Get your tickets now https://bit.ly/4omQvuM

Step into a full day of skill-building, real-world insight, and inspiration with leading journalists, presenters, authors, and media innovators.

Featuring keynote speaker Australian journalist Dominique Schwartz, the program covers AI, national podcasting, online safety—including legal and regulatory considerations—finance, career strategy, and the realities of today’s media landscape.

Gain practical tools to support every stage of your career—and finish the day with networking drinks alongside industry peers.

10/06/2026

Can’t make our Carve Your Own Path Professional Development Symposium on Friday? 💜💜💜

Why not join us for the networking drinks afterwards?

For just $25, you can attend an evening of networking with industry professionals, including Women in Media SA Patron Adelaide Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith, guest speaker Minister for Women of South Australia Katrine Hildyard, and enjoy a live performance from cabaret artist Charlie Watt. 💃💃👏👏

Get your ticket here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1584905

We’d love to see you there!

05/06/2026

Carve your own path 💜

Join Women in Media SA for a professional development symposium on Friday June 12 at Adelaide University

Step into a full day of skill-building, real-world insight, and inspiration with leading journalists, presenters, authors, and media innovators.

Featuring keynote speaker Australian journalist Dominique Schwartz, the program covers AI, national podcasting, online safety—including legal and regulatory considerations—finance, career strategy, and the realities of today’s media landscape.

Gain practical tools to support every stage of your career—and finish the day with networking drinks alongside industry peers.

A huge shout‑out to our amazing sponsors SA Government, Thomas Foods - Australia and WRP Legal🙌

Other special guests include:

💜 Women in Media Patron Lord Mayor Jane Lomax Smith

💜WRP Legal Associate Elma Li

💜 In the Genes Podcast host Rebecca Morse
💜 Mamamia's Monique Bowley
💜 Outspoken The Podcast hosted by journalists Amy, Sophie & Kate Taeuber
💜 Adelady's and Adelady Unfiltered podcast host De Cesare
💜 Channel 44's Station Manager Lauren Hillman
💜 Head of Marketing 90 Seconds Rubina Carlson
💜 Behind the News Amelia Moseley
💜 ABC Social Media Mananger Kathryn Jensen
💜 Australian journalist/writer Katie Spain
💜 Australian theatre and film producer Jo Dyer
💜 Media and communications specialist Kate Hannon
💜 Senior Lecturer, Public Relations at Adelaide University, Dr Collette Snowden
💜 ABC's SA Digital Editor Jessica Haynes
💜 State Manager for IPWEA SA Laila Ferrier
💜 Owner of Align Wealth Management and Advice Alisa Burns

Don't miss your change, grab your tickets on TryBooking here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1584905