Kirsty Nancarrow
Hi, I'm Kirsty. I have enjoyed sharing people’s stories for the past 30 years. I was an ABC journalist for 15 years in Sydney, Alice Springs, Darwin, and Cairns. I have called Tropical Far North Queensland home since 2010. I love the connection, creativity, lifestyle, and rich stories regional communities offer. My happy places are teaching video and media skills, hiking in the rainforest, cooking for friends and family, and tearing up the Latin dance floor.
Kirsty has contributed to the book Interviewing: A Guide for Journalists and Professional Writers and is the author of Himalayan Dreams: The Story of Som Tamang.
Media Trainer - With 30 years of experience in media and communications, Kirsty can help you navigate the media, speak with confidence, and share your story
Kirsty is an engaging and sought-after guest speaker, MC, and facilitator available to host and present worldwide.
Learn how to film and edit social media and long-form videos with Kirsty's award-winning company, eMotion Video Training & Production.
BUY THE BOOK
Kirsty's debut book shares the remarkable story of Som Tamang, who overcame incredible odds to empower children in rural Nepal through education.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Leveraging the Media to Raise Your Profile
Monday June 9, 12-1:30pm, Upstairs, 254 Mulgrave Road, Westcourt.
If gaining media coverage isn’t part of your marketing strategy—it should be. In this 90-minute, practical workshop, award-winning former ABC journalist and media specialist Kirsty Nancarrow will show you how to use media to elevate your brand, share your message, and get your story in front of the right audience.
You’ll learn how to:
📝 Write a media release that gets noticed
🎙️ Understand what journalists are looking for (and what they’re not)
📣 Pitch your story with clarity and confidence
🤝 Build lasting media relationships
🎯 Use media strategically to support your goals and message
This session is ideal for startups, founders, small business owners, and leaders looking to build credibility and get real visibility—without paying for ads.
Mastering Digital Tools for Content Creation - FREE
Monday 16 June 9am-11am Kuranda, 1-3pm Mareeba
Learn to capture, edit and share stories and content using digital tools. Suitable for beginners to intermediate.
These workshops are presented by State Library of Queensland Regional Digital Development project in partnership with Mareeba Shire Council. Register now to secure your spot.
Douglas Shire Book Festival August 2, 10:30-11am
Mossman Shire Hall, 6 Mill Street, Mossman QLD
Panel Discussion - From here to everywhere: global stories, personal journeys.
Kirsty Nancarrow will join fellow authors Debra Gavranich, Mary Pearson, Mila Douglas and Nicola Baker provding insights into the craft of writing stories that transcend place and genre, understanding how personal experiences can create meaningful, global narratives and shape compelling stories that resonate beyond their origins.
FREE EVENT.
Donate to support Som's work in Nepal
Tax deductible donations can be made to the Rotary Australia World Community Service project to raise funds to complete Grades 11 and 12 at Batase School, Nepal and continue supporting the education of children through Friends of Himalayan Children. We aim to raise $500,000 for this project.
