My research examined the representation of care for children (parenting) in ABC documentary productions Jihad Sheilas, NTER. The research focus on Muslim and Aboriginal parents in Australia highlighted in these documentaries aimed to examine how depictions of the parent’s care for the child intersects with notions of national belonging. Based on these examples, my research found that the genre of documentary films can both be complicit with racist and objectifying practices, but also important in rebutting and challenging these. Find it here

Pearls and Irritations, 'Dark Day for Humanity'. Sandy Watson and the refugee sector speaking on migration bill changes of 2024

OPINION, Sandy Watson

Ballarat Courier, 24 Nov 2021
WITH Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis growing, can Australia regain its mettle on refugees?

Excited to release the audio edition of One Perfect Day, beautifully narrated by Ella Watson-Russell and produced by Spineless Wonders Audio.

One Perfect Day is the memoir of Veronika Csosz which was first launched in 2013. It covers Veronika’s experience growing up in post-World War II Hungary and fleeing as a refugee after the 1956 Hungarian Uprising was crushed by Soviet Forces.

One Perfect Day is the story of my very dear friend, Veronika Csosz, and her experience as a young woman growing up in post-World War II Hungary. Veronika fled as a refugee after the 1956 Hungarian Uprising was crushed by Soviet forces. She was one of 200,000 people who fled and found new homes around the globe - thanks to neighbouring countries which opened their arms in welcome and the proactive efforts of the international community to help people re-settle. Veronika and husband Pal settled in Melbourne where they lived their lives happily, bringing up twin daughters Ronnie and Terrie (pictured here at the Readings launch). Veronika and I spent two years working together in interviews and drafting. She passed away in 2011, happy that her memoir was complete and soon to be published.

‘Securing the Mail' is a short history of security in the Australian Postal Service 1790-2000. Written and edited by Sandy Watson, based on interviews, anecdotes and historical artefacts and records - and brought to life by the memories of the many colourful characters who dedicated their working lives to securing the post.