Calling all emerging media leaders from across Southeast Asia and Australia – applications are now open for the next intake of Future Voices: Empowering Media Leaders in Southeast Asia.
Future Voices is a leadership and professional development program for early to mid-career media professionals across Southeast Asia, delivered in partnership with ABC International Development.
This intake is focused on Climate Change journalism and designed to strengthen climate reporting across newsrooms and communities.
A cohort of 33 media professionals will be selected to join an online learning program, receive a year of professional development, and ongoing alumni engagement.
From this group, 11 participants will be selected for the in country intensive course in Australia from 20–30 October 2026, where they will:
• earn a leadership and climate change micro credential at a leading Australian university
• receive training at the ABC
• attend the All Energy Australia conference
• connect with major Australian climate institutions
• develop a personalised leadership action project with support from industry mentors.
If you're an emerging media professional ready to grow your leadership skills, strengthen ethical journalism, and join a regional network of emerging media leaders, this is your moment.
Proficiency in English is necessary.
You can apply online.
Applications close 25 July 2026.
