Rhianna Patrick
Rhianna Patrick | |
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| Born | 1977 |
| Occupation(s) | Radio broadcaster, television producer, writer |
| Known for | Radio presenting on ABC and Triple J, Indigenous television series Message Stick |
Rhianna Patrick (born 1977) is a radio broadcaster of Torres Strait Islander heritage based in Brisbane. She completed a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in journalism at the University of Queensland in 1999. Patrick has gained extensive experience working across both radio and television platforms.
Career
During her university years, Patrick spent close to three years as the Breakfast host and rugby correspondent at 4AAA, an Indigenous radio station. In 2002, she commenced her career at the ABC as a cadet, initially working for a year in Mackay before relocating to Sydney in 2004 to become part of the Triple J News Team as a newsreader. Since then, she has maintained a presence within ABC’s radio and television divisions.
Patrick played various roles on the Indigenous television series Message Stick, including Associate Producer and Researcher. Her contributions to the series include producing, directing, and writing A Close Shave (2002), directing Coming of the Light (2006), writing Troubled Waters (2007), and co-writing Stylin' Up (2007).
Up until early 2014, Patrick was the presenter of the radio show Speaking Out. She subsequently relocated to Brisbane where she served as a temporary host for Afternoon in southeast Queensland. In 2014, she featured as a presenter on Awaye!, Radio National’s program dedicated to Indigenous arts and culture. By 2017, she hosted a Sunday evening radio series that showcased films, music, nostalgic content, current affairs, and additional musical selections.
In addition, Patrick participated in two sessions at the 2017 Brisbane Writers Festival held in Queensland.
Private life
She is married to David White, who previously worked as the producer of Speaking Out.
External links
- Speaking Out Website
- Message Stick: Rhianna Patrick