Centre for Journalism and Trauma
Asia Pacific
Regional experts. Regional excellence.
Supporting journalists in the Asia Pacific since 2004
Centre for Journalism and Trauma Asia Pacific (formerly Dart Centre Asia Pacific) is a regional hub promoting trauma-informed journalism. Supporting journalists and media professionals through training programs and other activities in the Asia Pacific region
Early Childhood Reporting Institute November 2026 – Call for applications!
The Early Childhood Reporting Institute is a three-day training program and reporting grants for 25 journalists and content producers across Australia. This program will deepen journalists’ knowledge of early childhood development and increase their capacity to undertake science-informed ethical reporting on young children and caregivers. Following the in-person program, reporting fellows will pursue projects, receive editorial mentorship and be awarded a $3,000 story grant.
The program will take place in Melbourne November 11-13, 2026. The deadline for applications is Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).