Walkley Foundation Launch Sean Dorney Grant

Walkley Foundation Launch Sean Dorney Grant

Veteran reporter Sean Dorney (pictured) has given his name to a $10,000 journalism grant, to be awarded annually by the Walkley Foundation commencing in 2019.

Walkley Foundation chief executive Louisa Graham announced the grant at the Walkley Fund for Journalism Dinner in Sydney on April 5, with Sean Dorney present.

Graham said: “Having recognised Sean’s outstanding contribution to journalism at last year’s Walkley Awards, we were very aware of his decades of inimitable work in the Pacific.

“We’re delighted to be collaborating with Sean on this grant.

“It’s a practical and powerful way to empower a journalist and a media outlet to report on the Pacific, and to continue Sean’s impact and legacy in the industry he loves.”

Sean Dorney had a 40-year career as an ABC journalist in Papua New Guinea and throughout the Pacific islands region.

Dorney retired from the ABC four years ago and is facing the challenge of living with Motor Neurone Disease.

Dorney said: “It is essential that Australians know what is going on to our immediate north and east. There are heaps of stories there and I hope we hear and read more of them, thanks to this welcome initiative.

“China’s increasing presence in the Pacific seems to have generated new interest in Canberra.

“It’s now vital to increase our media coverage.

“This grant will help overcome the big obstacle – which is the cost – for journalists wanting to get out to our Pacific island neighbours.”

Dorney concluded: “I am absolutely honoured that The Walkley Foundation is setting up this Grant for Pacific Journalism in my name.”

Full terms and conditions will be available when applications open on Friday April 12. Applications close on May 7 and the winner will be announced at the Walkley Mid-Year celebration on June 26.




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