Staff

Broadcast and Technical Coordinator

Trevor Edmond
radio-tech [at] pawmedia.com.au

Trevor joined PAW Media in October 2005 as IT Trainer for the IT Training and Technical Support Program. He has trade qualifications in marine engineering and post graduate qualifications in social ecology and process oriented psychology. Trevor has undertaken the Radio Coordinator role as well as the Technical Coordination role. He manages radio sponsorship and scheduling for the PAW Radio Network. Trevor's skills range from looking after the technical implementations of the PAW Radio Network and community TV and radio transmission faciliites, managing our Mac LAN, looking after every little piece of hardware that goes wrong, and making sure that our vehicles are well looked after.

Community Media Worker (Archive)

Simon Japangardi Fisher
simon [at] pawmedia.com.au

Simon has been working for PAW Media for around 12 years. His main role has been involved in the maintanence of the 26 year old Warlpiri Media Archive, this includes the critical task of digitising video content onto the digital server. Simon also provides cultural liason and advice services to visiting researchers and media. In 2010 Simon was enrolled in a Certificate III in Media.

Community Media Worker (Video)

Elizabeth Napaljarri Katakarinja
elizabeth [at] pawmedia.com.au

Elizabeth Napaljarri Katakarinja is an Arrente woman from Ntaria with Anmatjere and Warlpiri connections. She speaks four languages and is a well known painter. Elizabeth is experienced in directing and editing short documentaries and community news bulletins. In 2010 Elizabeth was enrolled in a Certificate III in Media.

Community Media Worker (Video)

Adrian Jupurrurla Nelson
adrian [at] pawmedia.com.au

Adrian, otherwise known as Simba is one of the original Bush Mechanics Jupurrurla gang. Simba is a Warlpiri man with strong skills in directing, archive work and translating. Simba's role involves selecting content for local community TV, as well as supporting PAW Media's feature documentaries

Community Media Worker (Video)

Jason Japaljarri Woods
jason [at] pawmedia.com.au

Jason is a young Warlpiri man who has been working for PAW Media since 2006. Jason is well established in media production and has particular talents working with graphic art and design. From mid 2009 Jason embraced animation production working on various projects and undergoing mentor based training at PAW Media. In this short period he has produced almost ten short animations using a variety of animation techniques and mediums including both traditional stop motion animation and digital compositing in both Flash and After Effects. Jason won the best emerging talent award at the 2010 Remote Media Festival in Thursday Island among others for his amazing animation productions. Jason completed a Certificate III in Media in 2010.

General Manager

Susan Locke
generalmanager [at] pawmedia.com.au

Susan joined PAW Media in October 2005 as the Project Manager for the IT Training and Technical Support Program. She has post graduate qualifications in adult education, public history, and media production. Susan became PAW Media General Manager in February 2008. During that time she has worked to strengthen PAW Media's infrastructure and systems, further develop the skills of PAW Media staff, and support increased Aboriginal employment.

Radio Producer

Rachel O'Connell
radio-producer [at] pawmedia.com.au

Rachel joined PAW Media in July 2010. Rachel has been working in radio since 2008, working with Vision Australia as an audio producer of spoken books, folowed by ongoing work at Melbourne's 3CR as a producer, presenter and trainer. In early 2010 Rachel provided contract training for PAW Media and liked it so much she applied for a permament position. Rachel has been developing a variety of content for radio including audio books, documentaries, oral histories and of course supporting our live shows.

Station Coordinator

Rebecca Toll
stationccord [at] pawmedia.com.au

Rebecca joined PAW Media in March 2011. She brings with her a wealth of experience in managing office systems and supporting financial and human resource systems. Plus a love of the desert and a desire to take on new challenges.

Video Producer (Community)

David Slowo
video-community [at] pawmedia.com.au

David joined PAW Media in March 2010. He has been working as a producer in film and television for over five years, specialising in post production and visual effects. As community video producer, David works closely with PAW Media's video staff to facilitate coverage of ongoing community events as well as specific video productions planned throughout the production cycle. He also helps coordinate video training blocks held at PAW Media to further develop the skills of the video production team.

13th Remote Indigenous Media Festival

PAW Media is one of the eight Remote Indigenous Media Organisations in Australia. Each year we attend the Remote Indigenous Media Festival to meet up with colleagues and share experiences and learnings, discuss key policy areas for our operations, gain...

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