MEDIA SUPPORT

	WoMEDIA has developed a range of media resources aimed at the wider community to help you engage effectively with your media. Submitting news or information has many benefits with the general public sometimes best placed to provide relevant and compelling news and or information.
	Volunteer organisations: •  can publicise fundraising events to a     wider audience •  raise their profile to increase    membership •  can be seen as pro-active and visible •  published stories can provide an     historical timeline •  published stories provide evidence		Parents, team managers and coaches: •  can promote a child or team's success •  promote a fundraiser to generate income for     expenses •  published stories can provide documentation     for resumes
			Minority groups: •  can instigate social awareness campaigns
	Small and home based businesses: •  can value add to their advertising dollar     through news value stories raising their     profile and good will		Individuals: •  can raise issues to gather support •  can demonstrate pride and passion for their     community