Event Description
While the internet provides considerable opportunities to access and share information, it also increases people’s exposure to misinformation. It is increasingly difficult to determine the trustworthiness of the media in our environment, which is of particular concern in the field of health. Evidence suggests health misinformation is having real-world widespread negative consequences.
This talk explores how a media literacy approach can help organisations, community groups and citizens respond to the challenge that misinformation poses. It draws on findings from a 3-year research study that partnered with four public cultural institutions: Australian Library and Information Association, ABC Education, Museum of Australia Democracy and the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia.
Presenters
Tanya Notley and Daisy De Windt
Bios
Tanya Notley is Professor of Digital Media in the School of Arts and a member of the Institute for Culture and Society. Tanya currently leads a national project that uses media literacy to address online misinformation through a collaboration with national public cultural institutions. Tanya leads the Advancing Media Literacy Program at WSU and is a founding member of Australian Media Literacy Alliance (AMLA).
Daisy De Windt has over 20 years’ experience working in research, medical education and health communications, including over 10 years producing engaging, evidence-based media for a range of audiences. She has completed degrees in Psychology, Health Law, Biomedical Science and Business and is a PhD candidate at Western Sydney University.
When
Thursday, 30 July 2026
12:30pm - 1:30pm AEST
Where
Online webinar Zoom - a link will be sent the day prior.
This event will be recorded and sent to attendees following the event.
Cost
ALIA Members - FREE
Non-Members - $22
By registering for this webinar you are granting the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and its representatives the right to use, reproduce, and publish audio and video recordings of your participation in the webinar. By registering you are indicating that you understand and agree that these recordings may be used for promotional, educational, and informational purposes, including but not limited to, marketing materials, online platforms, social media, and any other medium deemed appropriate by ALIA.
More information
Conditions of Registration & Attendance Policy
Registrations will be confirmed by email.
An accurate email address is essential for your registration to be processed.
If you are experiencing financial difficulty, please contact us at [email protected]
Shared/team registrations are not permitted. Please register all attendees individually and ensure their personal details are accurate.
Cancellation Policy