by FilmInk Staff
Australia’s most beloved comedian, writer, and actor, Kitty Flanagan, will take centre stage at the 2025 Women in Media Oration Honouring Caroline Jones AO, delivering an address like no other in Sydney on 28 May.
Known for her live stage shows, best selling books, and TV roles in Fisk, Utopia, and Have You Been Paying Attention, Flanagan’s rare appearance at this prestigious event promises to be one of the most compelling and entertaining moments on the media calendar.
Flanagan is perhaps best known as the co-writer, co-director, and star of Australia’s most popular comedy series, Fisk. Initially told that her female protagonist was ‘too unlikeable,’ Fisk has defied expectations, breaking broadcast and streaming records by surpassing three million viewers for its latest premier, and ranking in Netflix’s Top 10 in 10 countries. The series has won multiple AACTA, Logie, and Screen Producers Australia (SPA) Awards, solidifying Flanagan’s impact on the industry.
Flanagan has captivated audiences across Australia and beyond, making her the perfect voice to reflect on the ever-evolving media landscape and deliver the 2025 Women in Media Oration – a tribute to one of Australia’s most revered journalists and mentors, Caroline Jones AO. This annual event fosters stimulating discourse, inspires positive change, and highlights the importance of gender equity in media. Flanagan’s signature wit and incisive observations will offer a unique and thought-provoking perspective on the industry’s challenges and triumphs.
“Kitty Flanagan’s Women in Media Oration will be immensely special because the audience will get to see and engage with her in a very different way than we’re used to,” said Kym Middleton, General Manager of Women in Media Australia. “She has an incredible, even enviable, ability to engage and entertain broad audiences. This will be an unmissable evening for anyone in media and entertainment, and anyone who admires great Australian creatives.”
ABOUT THE WOMEN IN MEDIA ORATION
The Women in Media Oration Honouring Caroline Jones AO is taking place in Sydney on 28 May 2025. This gala dinner event celebrates a trailblazer of the industry, mentor to many, and much-loved leader. As Women in Media’s Patron for many years, Caroline Jones’ support for all women working across the industry was beyond compare. This special annual event honours her legacy and is delivered by remarkable women whose work in media has also positively shaped society and culture.
Following last year’s sold out Oration featuring Kate McClymont AM, this year’s event is expected to fill fast. Secure your table now.
ABOUT WOMEN IN MEDIA
Women in Media Australia is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to improving gender equality across the industry by creating pathways to inclusive and stable work, pipelines to leadership, and a supportive national community so women can connect, learn and flourish in their careers. We do this because media has the greatest influence on society and culture yet is one of the poorest performing industries when assessed by national and international gender equity metrics. It is critical we support women to thrive in the industry, return to work after any kind of leave, and be well represented at all levels, including of leadership.
Our community includes women working in all forms of media: arts and entertainment; advertising; communications, marketing, and public relations; journalism; digital, streaming, print and broadcast; technology; policy; and more. We have 6700 members nationwide and volunteer run volunteer run branches in each state and territory. Our initiatives include professional development, industry research, digital content, and online and live programs.
For more information visit: www.womeninmedia.com.au
