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Members of the Ogaden community living in Melbourne want Australians to know about the human rights voilations that are occuring in their homeland.

Hassan Nur, who came to Australia from the Ogaden region in south-eastern Ethiopia 20 years ago, undertook a media skills workshop to help him in his role as a spokesman for the community. Hear his story by clicking the link below.

According to Human Rights Watch, a restrictive Anti-Terrorism Proclamation adopted in Ethiopia in 2009, has been used to justify the arrests of journalists and members of the political opposition. The Ogaden National Liberation Front has been officially proscribed by the Ethiopian House of Federations.

A total media blackout imposed on the Ogaden region, who are mainly ethnic Somalis, explains why many have never heard of the Ogaden.

It’s estimated that more than half of the people from the Ogaden, about 800 families from the region now call Australia home. Abdullahi Bashir is a student who now lives in Melbourne, he spoke with Agnes Cusack, click link below.

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New Short Courses - build your media skills

Our short courses are practical and fun. The'll help you to develop ideas, get your message into the media and present like a pro.
Our trainers are highly experienced journalists and industry professionals.

Social media(1/2-day)
Get started with the tools, concepts and key information to build relationships and reach your audiences through online communities, such as Facebook & twitter
Thursday 9 February, 1pm to 5pm

Media release s(1/2-day)
Make sure your media releases are compelling and are read and used by journalists
Wednesday 22 February, 8am to 12pm

Write for the web (1/2 -day)
Learn what makes a great story – one that gets read and gets a reaction. Be appropriate, genuine and engaging
Tuesday 6 March, 1pm to 5pm

Slideshows/videos on a shoestring  (Full-day)
Learn how to get an audio slideshow or a video clip together. You will explore audio editing, cropping pictures and mixing them into a story using free software.
Wednesday 21 March, 8am to 12pm

Podcasting (2 hours)
Learn how to download audio or video files to your computer or website
Monday 2 April, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

The news story (1/2-day)
Write to get things moving, get support and generate interest within your communities. Get a reaction with great writing
Tuesday 17 April, 9am to 1pm

Legal matters (1/2-day)
Learn the basics - defamation & libel, what you can say and how you can say it
Tuesday 15 May, 4.30 to 7.30pm

Letter to the Editor (1/2-day)
Learn what it takes to write a good letter and how and where to get it published
Thursday 31 May, 4.30pm to 8.30pm

Pitching to journos (2-hours)
We will provide a panel of journalists to hear your ideas. Brush up on skills needed to identify, contact and sell your story to a journalist. Pitch to our panel and get one-the-spot feedback on grabbing attention and making news
Tuesday 5 June, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Proofread like a pro (1/2-day)
Clean up your writing to save time, save money and save face. Think about spelling, punctuation, grammar and the proofreading techniques that work
Wednesday 20 June, 8.30am to 12.30pm

Interview training (1/2-day)
Deliver a professional message in radio, television and telephone. Stay on message and stay confident with individual coaching and feedback on your performance
Tuesday 3 July, 9am to 1pm

Crisis PR  (1/2-day)
Handle bad news and be prepared to protect and manage your organisation’s reputation in a crisis
Thursday 19 July, 1pm to 5pm

Presentations  (1/2-day)
Take the fear out of making a speech or presentation. Learn how to make it remarkable
Monday 6 August, 2pm to 6pm

Campaigning  (Full-day)
What you need to know to run an effective media campaign on a project or an issue 
Saturday 18 August, 9.30am to 5.30pm

Please note that all our courses are run in small groups and places are strictly limited. To avoid disappointment, book now at info@mme.org.au

If you can’t find a course to meet your needs from the list above, feel free to contact us and we can create a workshop just for you or your group.

All our courses are run from Ross House
Level 4, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne.