Film Screening and Discussion: Covering Communities in Crisis

March 10, 2011
6:30pm

Following the devastating floods in Queensland and Victoria, bushfires in Victoria and Western Australia and Cyclone Yasi in Far North Queensland, this film screening and panel discussion will look at issues related to reporting on vulnerable communities.

After a screening of "Breaking News, Breaking Down," a film about journalists covering Hurricane Katrina, trauma expert Sandy McFarlane, professor of psychiatry at the University of South Australia, and leading Adelaide journalists Jess Adamson and Sharon Smith will discuss ethical reporting issues when covering communities impacted by disaster.

Respectful treatment of survivors and news angles of affected communities will be discussed, as well as the potential impact of trauma on those journalists covering such disasters, with suggestions for maintaining professional and personal well-being.

Details

Thursday, March 10
6.30 pm, reception; 7.00 pm to 9.00pm, screening & discussion.
Adelaide, South Australia.
Venue to be announced.

Admission is free. However, please RSVP by March 9 by clicking here.