Kennedy Media Club Returns 

The Kennedy Media Club is back this October with three not-to-be-missed events bringing Australia’s leading journalists and media experts into conversation on the issues shaping our industry. From groundbreaking investigations to the future of journalism in the age of AI, these events promise insight, debate and inspiration. Join us for thought-provoking discussions, networking, and the chance to engage with the best in the business.

AI and the Fourth Estate -Ethics, Integrity, and Innovation in Modern Journalism

Book HERE FOR SYDNEY event - oCTOBER 16

The Investigators: Hedley Thomas and Matthew Condon LIVE

Book HERE FOR bRISBANE event - oCTOBER 23

AI: Friend or Foe for Journalism?: Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Truth and Truth

Book HERE FOR MELBOURNE event - oCTOBER 30

WINNERS
ANNOUNCED

See the full list of 2025 Kennedy Awards winners
2025 Kennedy Awards photo gallery

The Foundation

Our Vision

Celebrating Excellence in Australian Journalism

The Kennedy Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to championing Australian journalism. Through our prestigious national media awards, scholarship and mentoring programs, and charitable support for media professionals in need, we celebrate, support, and strengthen the industry.

The Kennedy Awards: Australian Media’s Night of Nights

Since their inception in 2013, the Kennedy Awards have become the most prestigious event in Australian journalism, recognising the finest reporters, photographers, and media professionals.

In 2024, we received over 1,000 award entries, with 104 of the nation’s leading media professionals serving as judges. With 37 award categories, the Kennedys continue to honour excellence, uphold press freedom, and inspire future generations of journalists.

A Voice for the Future of Journalism

Beyond the awards, the Kennedy Foundation fosters a strong and independent media through:

Scholarship & Mentoring Programs – Empowering the next generation of journalists.
Charitable Support – Helping media professionals and their families in times of hardship.
The Kennedy Media Club – Hosting events, discussions, and debates with industry leaders.

We are committed to diversity, ethics, and the pursuit of truth—values that strengthen democracy and public trust in journalism.

Join Us

Be part of a foundation that celebrates the past, present, and future of Australian media. Whether you're a journalist, sponsor, or supporter of press freedom, we invite you to connect, contribute, and champion excellence in journalism with us.

Contact

Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Email
info@kennedyfoundation.org.au
Phone
+61 423 363 725