Media Ready in 2026
A half-day workshop to help time-poor NT organisations get ahead of the media game in 2026.
No full-time comms person? No problem.
If you’re juggling a hundred priorities, from service delivery to events and funding reports, but still want your story to be heard, this workshop is for you.
Join me for a practical, territory-focused media planning session designed to help you plan, pitch and prove your media impact in 2026.
For the past two years, I’ve worked with businesses and community organisations right across the Northern Territory, and one thing is clear: everyone’s stretched.
You’re doing incredible work, but between meetings, reporting, and community events, there’s rarely time to plan ahead or engage with the media confidently.
Media opportunities slip through the cracks, stories go untold, and communication feels more reactive than strategic.
That’s where Media Ready 2026 comes in.
This half-day workshop helps you take control of your media presence, without needing a full-time comms officer.
As a consultant in Darwin, I’ve worked with a handful of organisations that share these same challenges.
This workshop will cover:
How to spot opportunities for media coverage
Build a simple 12-month media plan and start to fill out the year ahead.
Write releases that actually get read - I will share intel as to what media orgs want to see in a release.
Confidently pitch your stories to local journalists - how to get on the phone.
All using tools and templates built for Territory teams.
Hi, I’m Natalie Andrews, a Darwin-based communications consultant, storyteller and former ABC Radio producer.
Through my business, NDA Communications, I’ve helped schools, not-for-profits, and community organisations across the NT tell stories that get noticed.
With more than 13 years of experience in media, marketing and communications, I know how to translate real Territory stories into meaningful media moments.
Media Ready is a practical, engaging workshop that's grounded in real-world experience. You'll get useful tools and planning frameworks to help you understand the news cycle, create scroll-stopping stories, and feel confident with your PR efforts in 2026 and beyond.
You’ll walk away knowing how to:
Half-day, in-person workshop (9:00 am – 12:30 pm)
You’ll walk away with the confidence and tools to:
Spot media opportunities — recognise what’s newsworthy and when to share it
Plan ahead with purpose — build a simple 12-month media calendar tailored to your organisation. We'll start mapping it out in the session so you can hit the ground running
Write releases that get noticed — learn what journalists actually look for and how to make your story stand out in their overflowing inbox
Pitch your stories with confidence — understand how to reach out to local media, including what to say (and when to pick up the phone)
Use Territory-ready tools and templates — All using tools and templates built for Territory teams." to "You'll be working with tools and templates purpose-built for the Territory, designed for the way the media really works here
Need an extra set of expert eyes? Add a Media Release Review to your ticket, and I'll work with you to sharpen your draft so it cuts through and lands exactly where it needs to.
Who is this workshop for?
Media Ready 2026 is designed for NT organisations who need to communicate with clarity, confidence and credibility, but don’t have the luxury of a full-time comms or media team.
It’s for the people who are doing everything: running programs, managing staff, juggling funding deadlines, showing up for community — and suddenly being told, “Can you just deal with the media?
Leaders in NT Organisations
Program, service or project staff
Communication or admin officers
The accidental comms person
Anyone who has ever said:
“I panic when media calls.”
“I don’t know what a good media angle actually is.”
“We do great work, but we don’t tell anyone.”
“We only get media coverage when something goes wrong.”
“We don’t have time for comms, we’re stretched as it is.”
If those sentences feel familiar — this workshop is made for you.
Workshop details
When: Wednesday 4 February 2026
Where: Darwin International Tennis Centre
Price: $300 per person
Inclusions:
Program materials
Catering
This session gives you the practical tools and Territory know-how to move from “reactive” to “ready.”
What People Are Saying about past workshops:
“This was a great session and the template is super simple but really effective. I can’t wait to apply it to my next media opportunity!
You did great at delivering it and holding space for everyone whilst keeping the pace.”
— Hannah Illingworth, Director of Darwin Fringe Festival
“Natalie’s presentation on storytelling and advocacy is required listening for any NT organisation with something important to say.”
— Hamish Robertson, Head of Marketing / Internal Communications and Engagement Advisor, Jacana Energy