Karla Grant facts for kids
Karla Grant is a well-known Australian TV presenter, producer, and journalist. She works for SBS, a TV channel in Australia. Karla hosts a show called Living Black. This show talks about important topics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia.
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About Karla Grant
Karla Grant was born in Adelaide, a city in Australia. Her father was from the Netherlands, and her mother was an Aboriginal woman. Karla is part of the Western Arrernte people.
Karla was married to fellow TV presenter Stan Grant. They have three children together.
Karla's Media Career
Karla Grant has had a long and successful career in television.
Early TV Work
Karla first hosted a show called Aboriginal Australia on Channel 10. This program also focused on Australia's Indigenous community.
Joining SBS and ICAM
In 1994, Karla joined SBS. She started as a producer, reporter, director, and presenter. She worked on a show called ICAM. This was SBS's very first Indigenous current affairs program. ICAM even won a Walkley Award, which is a big award for journalists in Australia!
Hosting Living Black
In 2002, Karla began hosting Living Black. This show explores important issues and stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Executive Producer Role
In 2009, Karla was chosen to be the Executive Producer for SBS's coverage of the Deadly Awards. These awards celebrated the achievements of Indigenous Australians in music, sport, entertainment, and community.
Awards and Recognition
Karla Grant has won several awards for her excellent work.
- In 2018, she received a First Nations Media Award. This was for her great interview with former prime minister Kevin Rudd on Living Black.
- Also in 2018, Karla won the John Newfong Award for Excellence in Indigenous Reporting. She shared this award at the Kennedy Awards for her work on the SBS program The Point.
