Amanda began her journalism career in London in the 1980s.  She writes on a variety of topics including social affairs, health, education, the law, industrial relations, the arts and the environment.

After working as a reporter and editor in London, Amanda completed a Bachelor of Arts (journalism/history/politics) at Monash University.  Amanda has had work published in newspapers, magazines and online.

Employers and clients

Moonee Valley City Council 2022-23

Mosaic Association of Australia and New Zealand 2022 - current

Daffodil Centre, (a joint venture between Cancer Council NSW and the University of Sydney) 2020-2022

Brotherhood of St Laurence 2018-2020

Melbourne Water 2016-2018

Office of the Road Safety Camera Commissioner (Victoria) 2018 /2019

Deakin University 2016/2018

Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network 2016

Maurice Blackburn (law firm) 2009-2015

University of Melbourne 2005-2008

Kids Thrive 2017-2018

Macmillan Australia 1996-1997

Reed Business (publishers of Australian Doctor) 1998-2001

Fairfax (The Age) 1998-2002

Australian Nursing Federation (Federal) 1993-1996

Australian Council of Trade Unions 2008-2009

Macmillan Magazines, London (now emap) 1988-1993