Charlie King (sports broadcaster) facts for kids
Charlie King is a famous First Nations Australian sports commentator. He also works hard to stop violence in families. He lives in Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia. Charlie King is from the Gurindji community.
A Voice for Sports
Charlie King is a well-known voice on ABC Radio. He works on their Grandstand sports show in Darwin. He talks about many different sports, like Australian rules football and cricket.
He was a commentator for lawn bowls at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. This was a big event where athletes from many countries compete. In 2008, Charlie King made history. He was a commentator for ABC at the Beijing Olympics. He was the first First Nations Australian to ever commentate at an Olympic Games!
Helping the Community
Charlie King has spent more than 25 years helping children. He volunteers to support young people who need help, especially when they are dealing with legal issues and don't have a parent or guardian with them.
In 2006, he started a special program called 'No More'. This program uses sport to teach people about stopping violence in families across Australia. It helps spread an important message: violence is never okay.
Charlie King has received important awards for his work. In 2015, he was given an Order of Australia Medal (OAM). This award was for his work in radio and for helping First Nations communities. In 2021, he received an even higher award, becoming a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). This was for his important work helping the First Nations community in the Northern Territory. In 2016, he also won a human rights award in the Northern Territory.
