Over my 35+ years as a journalist I have covered my fair share of challenging stories. Over time I have developed skills and built knowledge about how to deal with traumatised story subjects.
I spent decades with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, including a stint as a foreign correspondent. As a freelancer, I know it can be lonely and confronting to deal with the distress of others.
I'm passionate about taking a trauma-informed approach - which ensures victims, survivors, sources are treated with empathy and understanding. It leads to better, more ethical reporting.