Freelance Journalist
ABN 37 238 294 302 		mobile 0421 655 234
a.teoh (a) witmol.com




Interests


Conservation

Conservation of the environment has been one of my strongest interests ever since, at a young age, I discovered that species could become extinct. I express my love of the environment in my ongoing financial support of environmental organisations, through volunteer work and through responsible bushwalking.

Film

I foster my interest in film by attending film festivals, going to the movies and participating in film projects. Enjoying well-made films helps me acquire new visual techniques and improve my storytelling ability.

Photography

Still learning, still experimenting - much of my photography documents the minutae of everyday life against a backdrop of something spectacular, or something spectacularly ordinary. Playing with photography gives me a more acute awareness of my environment and how to represent it.

Tea culture

I am fascinated by the continuing strength and diversity of tea cultures around the world and take time to learn about tea rituals at every opportunity. As a result, I am particular about my tea - how it is presented, its taste and the story behind it.

Travel

I satisfy much of my natural curiosity through travel and have visited a broad range of countries around the world. I travel independently most often, but have also had excellent experiences travelling in a group and travelling with tour companies. I have also completed volunteer work abroad.

Writing culture

I enjoy immersing myself in the act and culture of writing. I participate in a monthly writing group session with friends, attend and volunteer time at writers' festivals and find pleasure in books and creative writing. I like to encourage the practice of writing in others, which often becomes writing projects.

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Memberships & Support

  • Australian Red Cross Blood Donor (Australian Red Cross Blood Service)
    I have been a blood donor since I was 16. Blood products cannot be manufactured, making it essential that donors provide products for those in need.

  • FBi 94.5 FM supporter (www.fbi.org.au)
    FBi is a not-for-profit community radio station that supports local musicians and promotes local arts and culture events.

  • International Women's Development Agency (www.iwda.org.au)
    IWDA runs a number of programs for women in developing countries on the premise that 'when women benefit, the whole community benefits'.

  • Kiva (www.kiva.org)
    Kiva is a microfinance centre, administering small loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries to foster economic growth.

  • Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (www.alliance.org.au)
    The MEAA is the Australian union for the media and arts industry. I became a member in the final year of my print journalism degree because I believe that the solidarity of a union achieves greater results than individual voices.

  • Oxfam Australia (www.oxfam.org.au)
    Oxfam is a sustainable development organisation that works in underdeveloped and developing areas in Australia and abroad. They work at a community level to improve health, education and general living conditions.

  • Taronga Zoo Foundation (www.zoo.nsw.gov.au)
    The Taronga Zoo Foundation supports research, education and animal conservation and breeding programs in Australia and around the world.

  • WWF, formerly World Wildlife Fund (www.wwf.org.au)
    WWF is an environmental organisation that runs programs for the preservation of eco-systems, conservation of species and species habitat and maintenance of sustainable and renewable resources in Australia and worldwide.

  • Youth Hostel Association Australia (www.yha.com.au)
    Part of the Hostelling International group, YHA provides safe and affordable accommodation and encourages camaraderie between travellers in Australia and around the world.

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Referees

Due to privacy concerns, I do not wish to publish my referees' details online. Please send me an email if you wish to contact any of the following personal or professional referees:
  • Nicholas Smith (Managing Director, Red Apple)
  • Phaedon Vass (Chief Executive Officer, Red Apple)
  • Anna Kricker (Volunteer Co-ordinator, Sydney Writer's Festival & Sydney Festival)
  • Gail MacCallum (Chief Sub-Editor, POL)
  • Assumpta Venkatachalam (personal)
  • Sireesha Gollakota (personal)


References

I have a number of written references available on request. Here are some extracts:
  • "Adeline has fantastic communication skills and I found her to be attentive and thoughtful in her work and towards her nine other team members... Her contributions and initiative in and out of the classroom are certainly a reflection on Adeline's work ethic and pride."

    - Tanya Chivers
    (Green Corps Seaforth Supervisor, Conservation Volunteers Australia)



  • "[T]he 2001 issue of Soma set a new benchmark for the publication in content, layout and quality. Further, Adeline was always quick to assume responsibility for keeping production on schedule, while juggling her duties as editor with onging study commitments."

    - Carolyn Blake
    (Communications Manager, Students At Macquarie)



  • "At all times these tasks were performed in a prompt and efficient manner. Her ability to quickly adapt to each request was extraordinary. Adeline was a reliable, friendly asset to the department."

    - Susan Robbins
    (Publicity Manager, Pan Macmillan)



  • "She shows an honesty and polite frankness much admired by members of staff and other students. She has proven herself to be a trustworthy, dependable student with a well-developed sense of social responsibility."

    - Peter Carruthers
    (Principal, Baulkham Hills High School)

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