Julie McCrossin AM
Master of Ceremonies
Julie McCrossin has an impressive background as a broadcaster, journalist and comedian with a commitment to social justice. Julie has a diverse background of governance roles including the Guardianship Tribunal and NSW Medical Board. She has a reputation for bringing people together and getting them talking. The consummate entertainer, Julie will keep the day moving, bringing her unique warmth and humour to the Symposium in her role as Master of Ceremonies.
After 20 years as a broadcaster with ABC Radio National, ABC TV and Network Ten, she is now a freelance journalist and facilitator. She presented the radio show Life Matters on ABC Radio National for 5 years, covering countless health, welfare and educational topics with a frequent rural focus. Julie was also a team leader on the media quiz show "Good News Week" for 5 years on Network Ten and ABC TV.
Currently Julie writes for the NSW Law Society Journal and LOTL Magazine and facilitates conferences and seminars nationally. Julie offers a range of interactive formats that stimulate audience discussion while keeping people on topic and on time. Julie is especially known for her capacity to guide forums on sensitive topics, such as suicide prevention, mental health, child protection and family law.
Julie has qualifications in the arts, education and law. She is an Ambassador for Beyond Five, Targeting Cancer and TROG Cancer Research. Julie hosts the podcast series "The Thing About Cancer" for Cancer Council NSW. In 2019, Julie was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to the community, particularly through LGBTIQ advocacy roles and to the broadcast media.
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