Karen Percy – Journalist
Journalist Karen Percy has had a front seat to history in Melbourne, Australia, and around the world.
A former ABC correspondent and legal reporter, she’s been in the room with Russian Presidents, Thai Princesses, a Filipina First Lady and a notorious criminal or two.
Her long career has taken her from Chernobyl to Castlemaine, Ulaan Bator to Uluru, Kazakhstan to Katherine.
Decades of broadcasting means Karen is an unflappable, polished, warm and informative presenter who can handle pretty much any situation, though her military coup days are done, thanks!
Karen is also passionate about media literacy and education about social media, to ensure an ethical, sustainable, trusted news media landscape that serves the public interest in Australia.
Adept at handling sensitive issues with empathy and warmth, Karen takes a trauma-informed approach to her work.
Specialises in:
- Despots & dissidents, royals & rogues – tales of a globetrotting journalist
- Fact vs Fiction; how to detect misinfo/disinfo and be a better online citizen
- Don’t Take Democracy For Granted – how small acts can bring change
How to enjoy better mental health through self-care and taking a trauma-informed approach
