Deadline: 25th July 2026 | Strengthen your climate journalism skills and join a regional network of emerging media leaders.
Future Voices is a leadership and professional development programme for early- to mid-career media professionals across Southeast Asia and Australia. The 2026/27 intake focuses on climate change journalism and aims to strengthen ethical, impactful climate reporting across newsrooms and communities.
Eligibility:
• Early- to mid-career media professionals
• Applicants based in Southeast Asia or Australia
• Proficiency in English is required
• Suitable for journalists and media professionals interested in climate reporting, leadership and public-interest journalism
Description:
A cohort of 33 media professionals will take part in online learning, a year of professional development and ongoing alumni engagement.
From the wider cohort, 11 participants will be selected for an intensive programme in Australia from 20th to 30th October 2026. The programme is delivered by ABC International Development with support from the ASEAN–Australia Centre.
Benefits:
• Online learning and professional development
• Leadership and climate journalism training
• Ongoing regional alumni engagement
• Opportunity for 11 participants to attend an intensive programme in Australia
• Training at the ABC
• A leadership and climate change micro-credential
• Attendance at the All-Energy Australia conference
• Mentorship to develop a personalised leadership action project
Find out more and apply at the link below:
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Apply before 25th July, 2026