From National Broadcaster to the Himalayas

Journalists and broadcasters rightly view a career at the ABC as a professional pinnacle, from which the idea of life after Aunty can seem an unlikely possibility. After 30 years in journalism, Kirsty Nancarrow became a teacher, businesswoman and author. That transition took her from an ABC newsroom in tropical north Queensland to the Himalayas with the help of a former child slave who was determined to better his community. Richard Dinnen chronicles Kirsty’s post-ABC  journeyIn her 15 years wi...
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ABC Alumni Mentor Callout

It’s that time of the year again. The ABC is looking for former ABC staff to mentor young ABC journalists and broadcasters.This time The ABC is specifically looking for people with experience in the following areas: Senior Content Makers – in News and Currents Affairs; Documentary; Factual and Entertainment. Senior Executive level managers with experience in career mapping and goal setting and support. Former TV/News presenters (or news/radio presenters who have moved to a screen/TV presen...
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