Kate Ferguson

Updated my website with the latest adventures, if you’d like a peruse.

It includes:
• a radio feature and live cross with the BBC
• articles for Seesaw Magazine
• a podcast series with the Valuing Children Initiative
• media mentoring with young people in lived experience media appearances and MCing
• fun events with Women In Media Australia.

There’s some more projects coming up, so be sure to subscribe to the RSS feed if you’d like to be kept up to date.

blog — KATE FERGUSON MEDIA BBC Health Check radio feature Kate Ferguson June 3, 2026 An honour to produce this radio feature for the BBC News World Service’s program Health Check about children and gaming. Read More

Thank you to everyone who came to last night’s Women in Media WA event - WA’s Film Future, held at the ABC Perth studios. Thank you to the incredible panel of Megan Palinkas, Rikki Lea Bestall and Kate Separovich, coordinated and moderated by the stellar Sinead Mangan.

An insightful discussion. There has never been a more exciting time for creatives in Western Australia, from actors and writers to directors, producers, emerging talent and even tradies (yes, there’s opportunities for you also).

Also a shout out to our wonderful WIM WA Commitee who sure know how do get things done and have fun while doing it! Love our team 🤩❤️🙌.

And the team at ABC Perth, including audio genius Adrian Sardi who helped make sure everything was alright on the night!

Our Mid-Year Mixer event is next on the 13th of July. You can purchase tickets for $15 on Humanitix. Would love to see you there!

Get in quick as tickets are limited: https://events.humanitix.com/wim-wa-mid-year-mixer-2026

Our film panel just got even stronger for our next Women in Media WA event!

We’re delighted to announce acclaimed writer-producer Megan Palinkas as the third speaker for our upcoming Women in Media WA panel on WA’s Film Future.

Megan is currently writing on Two Birds, the first major production at the new Perth Film Studios.

She was a key creative on the Fremantle/Netflix reboot of Heartbreak High, developing, writing, and script producing the Emmy Award-winning first season. Her career also includes work on Neighbours, The Heights and Reckless.

She brings deep experience in writing, producing and creating screen stories that capture audiences locally and globally.

Panellists now include:
🎤 Rikki Lea Bestall, CEO of Screenwest
🎥 Kate Separovich, acclaimed producer of Proclivitas, Evie and Dirt Music
✍️ Megan Palinkas, Writer-Producer, Two Birds, Heartbreak High and Reckless

The panel will be moderated by Women in Media’s own Sinéad Mangan from the ABC.
When
Thursday, 28 May 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Informal mingling: 6.00–6.45pm | Panel discussion: from around 6.45pm

Where
ABC Studios Perth
30 Fielder St, East Perth

Tickets
$25 + booking fee
Includes complimentary sparkling on arrival (non-alcoholic options available) and canapés.

Seats are limited and interest is strong. Secure your ticket now:

WA’s Film Future: Are We Ready? WA’s film industry is on the rise. Join Women in Media WA for a panel and networking with leading voices in screen.