Mary-Anne Waldren has worked with ABC over many years to produce events with have included: Late Night Live, Life Matters, The Science Show, All in the Mind, The Health Report, Australia Talks and By Design. In fact Mary-Anne has helped facilitate over 70 outside broadcasts over the last nineteen years on science, engineering and enterprise.
Mary-Anne both pioneered a partnership with the ABC and joined forces to stage and broadcast science-themed events with the ABC 18 years ago.
She researches and suggests engaging and topical events and panellists, brokers partnerships to fund the forums and markets the events to fill venues.
The ABC’s charter means editorial control of events rests with it. Despite this, Mary-Anne is skilled at delivering topics and panellists that suit both ABC and supporting organisation agendas.
ABC presenters she has worked with include Geraldine Doogue, Maxine McKew, Phillip Adams, Robyn Williams, Norman Swan, Bernie Hobbs, Paul Willis, Richard Aedy, Rachael Kohn, Alan Saunders, Julie McCrossin, Sandy McCutcheon, Paul Barclay and Natasha Mitchell.
2011
Do fat children become fat adults? with Richard Aedy, presenter of "Life Matters"
Obesity experts from the annual Canberra Health Meeting talked about the latest research into the causes of obesity and the kind of intervention that’s needed to slow the obesity rate.
Sedentary Living with Paul Barclay, presenter of "Australia Talks Back"
In today’s tech-driven world - whether it be in front of a computer or on the couch at home - most of us are spending 10 or more hours a day in the sitting position. According to researchers, prolonged sitting is literally killing us.
A Big Australia Means Big Business with Phillip Adams, Late Night Live. The forum discussed population growth and the very fast train between Melbourne, Canberra and Newcastle.
2010
Dying with Dignity with Paul Barclay, Australia Talks Back
Big Ideas = Big Business with Paul Barclay, Big Ideas
Alternate Routes with Richard Aedy, Life Matters
2009
Mars: Is it Worth the Trip with Paul Willis from Catalyst and Bernie Hobbs from The New Inventors
Make a Million Out of Science or Influence a Million People with the Science Show’s Robyn Williams
2008
Building a Resilient Future
Resilience is the new catch cry in the talk on building resilient communities, economies, catchments and agricultural systems. Presented by Paul Barclay.
Feast or Famine: Science in the Pub
Should Australian’s cultivate native foods for the table? Presented by Paul Willis, Bernie Hobbs and Les Hiddins (aka Bush Tucker Man).
2007
Café Scientific with Jeremy Leggett
One of the world’s foremost climate change scientists Jeremy Leggett discussed the future of the earth with Bernie Hobbs and Paul Willis.
Work and You: Happy Together
Handling workplace pressures can be critical for your mental health. Presented by Richard Aedy.
The Nature of Fear: Be Scared, Be Very Scared
Presented by Natasha Mitchell
The Science of Sport: Science in the Pub
Presented by Paul Barclay.
The Science of Sexuality
Presented by Paul Barclay
Climate Change Meets Peak Oil: the Implications for Business
Presented by Robyn Williams
2006
The Science of Underwear: Science in the Pub
Hosted by Bernie Hobbs and Paul Willis
Behind the Breakthrough
Presented by Robyn Williams
Is It Getting Hot in Here?
Chaired by Paul Barclay
The Nature of Belief
Hosted by Natasha Mitchell
2005
Take a Jog Around the Mental Block
Hosted by Julie McCrossin
Australian Invasion
Hosted by Sandy McCutcheon
I-Human
The latest advances in neural prosthetics, electronic implants, robotics and the implications for humankind were explored by Robyn Williams and an expert panel.
The Science of Siblings – Science in the Pub
Presented by Paul Willis and Bernie Hobbs