Madeleine Keck
About Madeleine Keck
Maddie is Global Citizen Australia's Digital Campaigner based in Melbourne. She has a passion for human rights with a particular focus on refugee and asylum seeker issues. Maddie has completed a Bachelor of Journalism with a major in human rights from Monash University, Melbourne. She is a massive movie buff and you will often catch her reading a classical book or two in her spare time.
Stories
An Indigenous Ranger Just Won the Australian Geographic’s Conservationist of the Year Award
Albert Wiggan has worked to limit large-scale gas hubs in outback Australia. Read more
Australia's Women's Team Earns Soccer’s First Equal Pay Deal in the World
The Australian women’s team is ranked eighth in the world, while the men’s team is 44th. Read more
Australia Just Committed $90 Million to Help ‘Close the Gap’ For Indigenous Australians
The life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians is at least 10 years. Read more
The First Rain in Months for Drought-Ravaged NSW Brings Mass Celebrations
Thirty-three percent of New South Wales is in ‘intense’ drought. Read more
Kmart Australia Launches Inclusive Same-Sex Family Doll Sets
Representation is a critical component of reducing bigotry and stigma. Read more
Victoria Has Officially Imposed Its State-Wide Plastic Bag Ban
The ban is expected to help protect the environment by reducing plastic pollution. Read more
ImpactCitizenshipGlobal Screenings of 'ACTIVATE: The Global Citizen Movement' Highlight the Fight to End Extreme Poverty
The docu-series shows how artists, leaders, and Global Citizens are working together for good. Read more
The Sydney Opera House Just Pledged to Support the United Nations’ Global Goals
The performing arts institution hosts almost 11 million guests each year. Read more
Australia ‘Rights a Historic Wrong’ by Closing the Uluru Climb Forever
The tradition has long divided visitors, the Australian government, and traditional custodians. Read more
Almost 1 in 4 Young Australians Live With Psychological Distress: Report
The percentage of young Australians with mental health challenges is increasing. Read more