media Release: Monday, December 12 2011
AUSTRALIA’S NEXT TOP MODEL
FOXTEL announced today that Sarah Murdoch has decided to step aside from her role as host
and co-executive producer of the FOX8 series, Australia’s Next Top Model.
Brian Walsh, FOXTEL’s Executive Director of Television, said: “Sarah has made a remarkable
contribution to Australia's Next Top Model and was instrumental in propelling the programme to its most successful season ever, in 2011. We would like to thank Sarah for her passion,
commitment and incredible support of the series. Naturally we are disappointed to lose her, but
the show goes on.
“Australia's Next Top Model is, and remains, FOXTEL’s most enduring and successful local
production. With the next cycle we promise another exciting series on FOX8 with more world
locations, more beautiful girls and more of the best television that only the likes of Alex Perry
and Charlotte Dawson can deliver. We wish Sarah continued success in her future endeavours,”
Walsh said.
Sarah Murdoch said: “It has been an incredible opportunity to work on a show as exciting and
popular as Australia’s Next Top Model. Leaving the show has been a very difficult decision for
me. Being entrusted to work on all aspects as host and co-executive producer has been a huge
experience and I have enjoyed it so much. Brian Walsh has been an amazing mentor and I
would like to thank him and FOXTEL for the opportunity to work on subscription television’s
highest rating series.”
For further information:
Jamie Campbell
General Manager, Publicity and Talent
02 9813 7315/0418 269 088
jamie.campbell@foxtel.com.au
Monday, December 12, 2011
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Getting kids to cope living in two homes . . . .
Have just read two poignant, clever and smart children's books.
They may be meant for kids, but being a single, working mum who went through a separation not long before removing myself from an strssed-fuelled job, they really have great cut through. The books explain to single kids, who ultimately have two homes, two 'birthday cakes', two 'pets' and two sets of just about everything, that they are not alone.
The first book, authored by Danielle Jaku-Greenfild and the second in written by my friend Nicky McWilliam (both with experience in law and dispute resolution) with illustrations in both by Linda Greenfield, both help demystify what is now a very common childhood scenario.
Both explore, in simple language, the now popular life that many kids face: having 'two' families. The books deal with the prospect that 'dad' may have a new girlfriend (who, in one of the books is now pregnant with a new baby) to the reaction their mum has to that news and that, basically, it's all OK for kids to really talk about how they feel about their 2-house situation.
I, and am sure so many other mums and dads in the same situ, often wonder how this 'two houses' scenario pans out with our kids psyche.
Sure, 'two' sets of stuff sounds so grand and indulgent to those who haven't been across it, but split homes are a huge reality.
They may be meant for kids, but being a single, working mum who went through a separation not long before removing myself from an strssed-fuelled job, they really have great cut through. The books explain to single kids, who ultimately have two homes, two 'birthday cakes', two 'pets' and two sets of just about everything, that they are not alone.
The first book, authored by Danielle Jaku-Greenfild and the second in written by my friend Nicky McWilliam (both with experience in law and dispute resolution) with illustrations in both by Linda Greenfield, both help demystify what is now a very common childhood scenario.
Both explore, in simple language, the now popular life that many kids face: having 'two' families. The books deal with the prospect that 'dad' may have a new girlfriend (who, in one of the books is now pregnant with a new baby) to the reaction their mum has to that news and that, basically, it's all OK for kids to really talk about how they feel about their 2-house situation.
I, and am sure so many other mums and dads in the same situ, often wonder how this 'two houses' scenario pans out with our kids psyche.
Sure, 'two' sets of stuff sounds so grand and indulgent to those who haven't been across it, but split homes are a huge reality.
Our son handled our separation brilliantly as we never made 'him' the subject of any conjecture or small arguments we ever had. In fact, I never really talk about my personal life at all, it is just life, and everyone moves to their own tune.Sure there are pitfalls of the two house thing: 'But I need to pick up the school instrument'; 'Have you his cricket gear?;' 'But I never saw that school note' . . and the list goes on. But they are trivial in the greater scheme of wanting to build self-esteem , integrity, a moral code and strength into a young child.
The way these authors and illustrator have put these books together is simply beautiful. And while no separation or divorce is simple, the way these stories are told are quite lovely.
Fortunately my sons dad is a very, very good father and the only thing on our minds when it comes to our son is his welfare, happiness and making sure he has a positive reaction to us not being a 'normal' family unit.
Buy hey, there are many 'not normal' of us out there nowadays.
I still see relationships that are so ridiculously dysfunctional, but stay together (on paper anyway) 'because of the kids' and because their lifestyles may somehow be curbed if they 'part'. I have never, ever understood that. Especially when the kids see their parents 1/never talking or 2/always arguing.As one of the books says as its closing remark, yes, we are a family, but "Just a different family."
I realy hope radio or tv networks pick up Two Birthday Cakes and do a story on these books. Definitey well worth it.
Take a look at www.sydneymediation.com.au for more information about the books, Two Birthday Cakes . .
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