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Media training workshops

The Wet Tropics Management Authority (WTMA) delivers practical, hands-on media training workshops designed to help Rainforest Aboriginal groups build confidence in digital storytelling, photography, video content and media engagement.

The workshops have supported a range of organisations across the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, helping participants share their stories, projects and connection to Country in engaging and authentic ways.

What the workshop covers

The one-day workshop combines theory with practical activities and can be tailored to suit different experience levels and organisational needs.

Topics include:

  • A ranger filming two people in a rainforest.
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    Understanding media training and digital storytelling

  • Group of people standing on a beach with a forest in the background.
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    Creating engaging content for social media and online platforms

  • Woman with video camera in rainforest.
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    Photography and video shoot tips and tricks

  • Two Indigenous junior rangers posing with an adult ranger.
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    Being on brand and developing key messages

  • Three rangers with a video camera in a rainforest.
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    How to prepare for and handle a media interview

  • Ranger filming with a video camera in a rainforest.
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    Equipment basics and best-practice techniques

  • Ranger being filmed on a video camera in a rainforest.
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    Practical activities and hands-on content creation

  • Three women sitting on chairs in a rainforest.
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    'On the tools’ guided photo and video exercises

Tailored and collaborative

Each workshop is developed in consultation with participating groups to ensure the training reflects their goals, skill levels and communication needs.

Previous workshops have been delivered with ranger teams and Aboriginal corporations across the Wet Tropics region.

The workshops also help organisations build their own library of authentic content for social media, websites, reporting and community engagement.



Why participate?

Participants gain practical skills and confidence to:

  • tell their stories more effectively
  • capture high-quality photos and videos
  • communicate clear and consistent messages
  • promote projects, events and achievements
  • engage more confidently with media and online audiences.

Interested in a workshop?

To find out more about WTMA’s media training workshops, or to discuss a tailored session for your organisation or group, please contact the Corporate Communications team on media@wtma.qld.gov.au



Group of rangers on a beach in front of two vehicles.
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Gunggandji Mandingalbay Yidinji Rangers

Last updated: 13 Oct 2026