Testimonials
Special Events
Julie is a force in Australian media, bringing an unmatched blend of warmth, intellectual rigour, and razor-sharp wit to every stage and screen she commands.
This page is a collection of insights from the organisations, broadcasters, and individuals who have worked alongside her. From high-level facilitation to advocacy and journalism, these reflections capture the impact of a career dedicated to genuine connection and the power of a well-told story.
The First Mardi Gras, Antidote Festival
Sydney Opera House Testimonal
“I’d like to thank you for participating in the inaugural Antidote festival this past weekend. It was a wonderful success – we’ve received terrific feedback from patrons, particularly for your session with Benjamin Law”
Julie as a Speaker
“As we celebrate Pride Month, your commitment to championing LGBTQIA+ rights is commendable. Your words not only fostered a sense of community but also encouraged meaningful dialogue. It’s essential to have voices like yours advocating for inclusivity and acceptance. The way you articulated your experiences and shared personal anecdotes made the conversation engaging and relatable. Your passion for creating positive change is inspiring. Your real world experience and bringing that emotion to the surface has left a lasting impression on myself and a lot of our team”
“A very big thank you also for all of your help to spread the word about The Thing About Cancer this week. The team have been listening/watching in from the office and have been very excited to see it all come together across various forms of media. Your passion and enthusiasm for the topic is contagious.”
“Many thanks for a brilliant job! I can’t thank you enough for your fluency, professionalism and enthusiasm. The interviews in particular with the award winners and the Living Books were fantastic. It made the event far more interactive”
“On behalf of Cancer Council Tasmania, thank you so much for contributing to the success of Unite in Yellow 2019, as our brilliant and professional guest speaker. Learning of your experiences and listening to your words of encouragement, your energy and enthusiasm and most importantly the humour you brought to the day contributed enormously to the success of the day. Feedback has been fantastic and, as a result of your enormous generosity and support, guests were able to enjoy a high quality afternoon with a great vibe in the room … ‘a wonderful fundraising event for such a good cause!”
“You have a wonderful ability to quickly connect with groups that you meet. In looking back on the day I was conscious of having to break your conversations with groups of really engaged students. Every boy that I have spoken to enjoyed meeting you.”
“We are very grateful for the wonderful job that you did as MC of the community forum. We really could not have asked for anything more”
“It was wonderful to have you back with our Q and A again. You are the key to the success of our evening and I truly respect your talent and intelligence…All your efforts beforehand were professional and thorough … We look forward to being able to work with you again.”
“Thank you so much for acting as our Facilitator for the Women’s Workshops on Saturday. The participants in your workshops gave us some fabulous feedback on your role as Facilitator and I thought I would share a few of their compliments from our evaluation forms with you … Julie was excellent, fun & good at drawing women out – interview skills great! … Julie McCrossin an excellent presenter and manager of people … Julie was a wonderful facilitator and sharing stories was great … Julie was a great facilitator & kept it all on track”