I understand the importance of delivering high-quality product which meets the unique needs of each client. My approach combines thorough research with the creativity needed to craft compelling and effective content that meets audience needs.
WorldSkills - celebrating vocational excellence
Who says that Olympics is just for sport? WorldSkills brings together young people, industry, government, education, and institutions to organise international championships of vocational skills. I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Kazan, Russia, for the 45th WorldSkills competition as part of a research team developing content for the recently established WorldSkills Museum in Shanghai. You can learn more about the Museum here.
Ngala Wongga – valuing Indigenous languages
When Margaret River photographer Martine Perret took stunning images of West Australian salt lakes, she captured more than just the aerial views. She combined them with a story about the interconnectedness of land, language and identity. Martine’s work was showcased as Ngala Wongga multimedia exhibition, and later published as a book. Writing the engagement materials to support the exhibition brought with it many thought provoking moments.
Agents for Change – towards a safer world
On average, one woman each week dies as a result of family and domestic violence. We are increasingly becoming aware of the need for primary prevention programs that encourage grassroots action to tackle the problem before it starts. Agents for Change is one such initiative – a podcast that provides research-based insights to challenge societal norms and practices, and which encourages community dialogue about what needs to change to create a world free from violence. It has been a privilege to be part of the team to bring Agents for Change resources for classroom use.
Harmony Week - embracing our diversity
As someone who comes from a migrant, non-English speaking background, celebrations of our ethnic and cultural diversity are close to my heart. Developing learning resources for the West Australian Museum and Office of Multicultural Interests was fun…but running a craft stall sponsored by the Department of Communities and mingling with the locals as part of a community Harmony Week event was even more so.
Tall trees and more - Manjimup Heritage Park
Anyone who’s travelled through Manjimup is probably familiar with the Manjimup Heritage Park. The facility offers an opportunity to learn about forestry, the significance of WA’s timber resources, and the contribution of the state’s forest workers. Visitors can explore how the Manjimup community changed over time, including how advances in technology – in particular, steam and electricity – changed the nature of work and daily lives. I’ve worked with the Shire of Manjimup to develop one of their heritage tours, visitor engagement resources, and comprehensive resources for school groups.
Learning about Yindjibarndi country
Yindjibarndi country covers more than 13,000 km2 of the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Archaeology suggests that Yindjibarndi people have lived in the area for at least 50,000 years; local stories and songs tell us they lived there since Ngurra Nyujuggamu, the time of creation. Since the early 2000s, the Juluwarlu Aboriginal Corporation has worked tirelessly to document and map Yindjibarndi history and their ancestral connections to land and waterways. I was recently invited by Juluwarlu to commence work on a series of cultural learning materials. It has been a privilege to visit parts of the Yindjibarndi country, and listen firsthand to the Elders share information about their culture and heritage.
Exploring the world through film
Australian Teachers of Media (ATOM) is an independent, not-for-profit, teacher-focused association that promotes the study of media and screen literacy. I’ve worked with ATOM to develop study guides on a wide range of Australian-made media productions. Some of these include Big Deal, Love on the Spectrum, Strong Female Lead, and Fires.