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In 2008 Carole was teaching Journalism 2 in the Professional Writing and Editing Diploma at Holmesglen TAFE in Melbourne in 2008. Carole also teaches Freelance Journalism and Feature Writing plus Home Business - getting started at Holmesglen TAFE Short Courses, where she has been a trainer for four years. Her popular Japan on a Budget lectures at CAE Melbourne are continuing for the fourth year and she is starting to teach an Environmental Journalism course at CAE in Dec. 2009. She is also teaching Excellent Customer Service, Public relations for Small Business and Home Business at Kangan Batman TAFE and will be teaching Doing Business and Trade with Different Cultures at Chisholm TAFE in 2010 .
Carole has carried out public relations for a number of organisations including; Sheraton Ayers Rock, Australian Trade Commission, Victorian Department of Youth Sport and Recreation, Worker's Health Centre Sydney and for the City of Melbourne (City Baths Project). She also taught OHS, Tourism and Cross Cultural awareness at Metropolitan Business College in Sydney. She has conducted economic development and international public relations for the Western Region Commission in Melbourne and for the Cities of Wollongong and Rockhampton. All of these public relations projects have included conducting business seminars and major events, speechwriting, international and national media relations and brochure / publicity writing.
As well as her writing, teaching and public relations work, Carole is an avid artist painting bright coloured pictures for relaxation and she also produces bright coloured pottery wall hangs and other creations.In April 2010 she will be doing research for lectures and articles in China.
Carole has a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment, an Associate Diploma in Recreation Leadership, has completed 3CR Introduction Radio training, plus export, business and mental health training. This year she will have a Diploma of OHS and is currently studying Japanese and ELearning Training and Assessment modules. As well as the Alliance, she is a member of the Australasian Medical Writers Association, Australian Science Communicators and the Australia China Friendship Society.
She is truly international and has lived and worked in Germany (three years) USA Canada, Sweden and Japan. She studied and lectured on employee health, fitness and leisure at Universities in Germany, USA, Canada and Japan. She speaks German, basic French and Japanese. Carole is studying the Japanese language and has been researching Japanese lifestyle and culture for over 20 years. She researches material for articles in Japan annually as well as travelling for discovery for her Japan on a budget lectures. She has edited several publications in Japanese written English. Carole will meet your deadline and word count and will provide you with an international view of the world in her writing. Carole looks forward to your enquiry

Phoebe Sier

My Food Travel Site, www.ftsite.com.au, is coming soon. It will unearth the fascinating, historical journeys of the origins of food and explore the best food-travel experiences on the planet. Looking to launch early 2010. Watch this space! I have written ...

All rounder - Eva Wiland, business journalist, sub edit...

Well rounded senior grade J8 journalist with extensive sub editing and editor experience and good understanding of finance, economics and Australian and international business and accounting. Has specialist knowledge of retail, consumer goods, marketing, accounting, government affairs, energy and utilities. Check out website www.muzink.com

Dominic O'Grady

Dominic is a freelance editor and journalist based in Sydney and the Blue Mountains. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Technology, Sydney, and a Master of Arts from the University of Sydney. Dominic currently work ...

Darren Stones - Journalist, Photographer & Writer

About
Hi, and thanks for dropping by to learn a bit about me. I’m a professional Australian journalist, photographer, and writer. My business is Darren Stones Visual Communications and I provide photographic products and writing services for improving the visual communications of travel, tourism, corporate, publishing and retail businesses. I am a skilled researcher who plans and carries out writing and photography projects. In my spare time I enjoy developing writing and photography programs to assist people to improve their knowledge and skills.

Travels
My travels are Australian based, with my favourite states being Victoria and New South Wales. I prefer apartment and motel style accommodation as I like my creature comforts. Admit to being a lover of the coast as I find it soothing and a great opportunity to cleanse the soul. I have a soft spot for Merimbula on the far south coast of New South Wales where Bronwyn and I have been visiting since January 1987 – we know the place like the back of our hand. My preference is to travel by car as I like to stop for an impromptu photo opportunity.

Writing
My writings include: travel features, event coverage, interviews, columns, opinion pieces, travel photography advice, and reviews. I have been published online, in magazines, and I’m currently writing a comprehensive travel guidebook.

Photography
An award-winning photographer and have won numerous photographic competitions. My photography has been published in magazines, newspapers, travel guidebooks, corporate journals, and calendars. One of my photographs is on permanent display at the Melbourne Museum as part of The Melbourne Story exhibition. Photography is also featured on Australian Geographic. ‘Outstanding Contributor’ award winner on two occasions at Picture Australia – National Library of Australia. Winner of the prestigious Bronze Statuette for Photography at the Henry Lawson Festival of Arts.

Community
Member of blueVoices and provide input into beyondblue programs and give advice on resource development. Also provide advice and encouragement on the beyondblue Bulletin Board. I privately counsel adults who seek my assistance.

Qualifications
National Editor course, Diploma of Editing (Publishing) – Australian College QED (2010-2012 expected)
Certificate IV in Small Business Management – Kangan Institute Business Enterprise Centre (2010)
Professional Freelance Journalism – Australian College of Journalism (2009)
Freelance Travel Writing & Photography – Australian College of Journalism (2007)
Freelance Photography – Cengage Education (2007)

Memberships
Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance
Victorian Writers’ Centre
Australian Photographic Society
blueVoices (beyondblue)