International Symposium on Media

26 Letters Director Ian Watson has been invited to present his research into remote Indigenous communications at the upcoming International Symposium on Media and Indigenous Research in Puebla, Mexico in November. Following on from his recent presentation at the International Association for Media and Communications Research conference in Dublin, Ian will join a select group of international researchers in Mexico for a critical discussion of Indigenous media by some of the key academics who have made important contributions in this...

Media International Australia

Check out some of our Director’s recent research in the latest edition of Media International Australia. The latest edition of this important journal features Ian’s article on the role of remote Indigenous media online casino in Cape York in empowering community members, and contains some great qualitative research into the ways in which local development of health messages, news and information can contribute to community well being in remote areas of...

Ethnic Broadcasting Association of Queensland

26 Letters works with the Ethnic Broadcasting Association of Queensland on two exciting new projects for CALD audience groups. 26 Letters is continuing a long history of working closely with the Ethnic Broadcasting Association of Queensland by developing two exciting new projects that include development and translation of messages for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The ‘Life of Learning; project marks Adult Learner’s Week with a series of profiles of people from diverse backgrounds around Australia who have used adult community education to improve their personal and professional lives. And our new ‘Living Better’ project looks at promoting healthy and active ageing to older people from CALD backgrounds around...

Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media

 The team heads north this month for some visits to Lockhart River, Aurukun and Napranum. As part of a continuing partnership with Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media (QRAM), we’re heading off for a research trip to far north Queensland. The communities we are visiting have been working closely with 26 Letters and QRAM for a number of years on a range of local community education projects funded by the Australian and Queensland governments, focusing on issues such as health, smoking, alcohol use, seniors issues, mental health and...