The Judith Neilson Institute champions quality journalism and storytelling in Australia and around the world through grants, practical education programs and events with global leaders that will enlighten, provoke and inspire.
The Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas was established in late 2018 when philanthropist Judith Neilson committed at least $100 million to create a centre for journalism, based in Australia but with global reach and ambition.
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Some of the recent projects supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism & Ideas:
THE AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW — JAKARTA BUREAU / Support to re-open the AFR’s South East Asia bureau in Jakarta
The Australian Financial Review, with the support of the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism & Ideas, has reopened its Indonesia bureau to enable intensive coverage of the major economic, trade, business and security issues that emerge from Indonesia and Australia’s other near neighbours.
In partnership with
FREE NATIONAL RADIO NEWS SERVICE /
Funding to CBAA
Australia’s network of more than 450 community radio stations has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as sponsorship drops and volunteers are forced to work from home.
JNI is providing funding to the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) to enable it to provide its National Radio News service free of charge for six months.
In partnership with
REMOTE MEDIA LITERACY /
The Regional Schools Ambassadors Program
Funding to pilot a program across northern Western Australia and the Northern Territory where ABC journalists and education specialists will train local educators and students to deliver media literacy workshops.
In partnership with
KENNEDY AWARDS — PRIZE FOR REGIONAL JOURNALISM /
Sponsorship for the Chris Watson Award for Outstanding Regional Newspaper Reporting
The Kennedy Foundation recognises the best of Australian regional journalism at the annual NRMA Kennedy Awards for Excellence in Journalism.
In 2019, the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism & Ideas sponsored the Chris Watson Award for Outstanding Regional Newspaper Reporting. The award was won by Joanne McCarthy from the Newcastle Herald.
In partnership with
INTERVIEW SERIES /
Enhancing democratic processes
Democracy's Watchdogs is a new series that charts the history of investigative journalism in Australia as told by current and former reporters.
In video interviews, Journalist Bill Birnbauer is capturing the experiences of reporters whose work has led to royal commissions, public inquiries, court cases and justice for many. The interviews offer a unique insight into the world of investigative journalism.
In partnership with
COPYRIGHT AGENCY — ARTS JOURNALISM/
Significant funding for more arts reviews and criticism.
In partnership with the Copyright Agency, the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas is providing funding to support the publication of more arts reviews and criticism in The Australian, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Brisbane Times and WA Today.
In partnership with
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