Sport is at its best when it is changing society.
Angela Pippos is an award-winning journalist, presenter, documentary-maker, author, MC, and, most recently, political adviser.
For the past three years, Angela has been at the centre of Australian politics as Chief Adviser to former Independent Federal Member for Goldstein, Zoe Daniel. Her key areas of focus were women’s safety and economic security, early childhood education and care, eating disorders, and working with the government to deliver local projects for the electorate.
Angela’s move into federal politics was a fitting next step, building on her extensive and ground-breaking work as a strong voice for gender equality in sport and society.
Her documentary, The Record, follows Australia’s dramatic Women’s T20 World Cup campaign and the audacious bid to fill the MCG for the final on International Women’s Day 2020. The two-part series premiered globally on Amazon Prime in February 2021 and had a secondary release on ABC TV. Angela has also co-written and produced two television documentaries about the rise of women in Australian Rules football: League of her Own (Seven Network) and Heroes (ABC).
Angela’s powerful book, Breaking the Mould – Taking a Hammer to Sexism in Sport (2017) provides a fascinating insight into the changing Australian sporting landscape, and challenges all of us to do more to level the playing field. It was selected by the Grattan Institute for the ‘Prime Minister’s Summer Reading list’ and it made The Australia Institute’s ‘Essential Reading List’.
During her 14 years with the ABC, Angela worked as a researcher on the 7.30 Report and as a reporter for TV News - but she’s perhaps best known for anchoring the sports segment on the 7pm TV News for a decade. Angela was also the first woman to co-host a breakfast sports radio program.
Adelaide-born Angela writes opinion pieces about sport and culture for The Guardian, The Age and The New Daily, and has an Honours degree in Politics from the University of Adelaide and a Journalism degree from the University of South Australia.
Angela lives in Melbourne and can be booked individually or with Zoe where the two friends speak with refreshing candour about politics, power and the changing political landscape in Australia.
Talking Points
The Power of Sport
At its simplest, sport improves mental and physical health and teaches team work, discipline and leadership - all unquestionably worthwhile values.The Power of Sport
But the positive benefits of sport go much further than this. At its best, sport can be a platform for social and cultural change.
It has the power, and importantly, the reach, to challenge prejudices and promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
This is where sport can make a real difference to the lives of women and girls.
And with the rise of social media, sport has a wonderful opportunity to flex its muscle, in the right way, even more.
The Rise of Women in Sport
An extraordinary transformation is taking place in Australian sport; from suburban footy fields to packed stadiums, women are breaking through the “grass ceiling” and demanding a fair go.The Rise of Women in Sport
Through personal tales from a lifetime in sport, Angela Pippos provides a fascinating insight into the changing sporting landscape, and challenges all of us to do more to level the playing field.
An Australian Odyssey - Inspiring and heartfelt stories of migration, multiculturalism and finding your place
Drawing upon the themes of resilience and personal growth in Homer’s The Odyssey, Angela explores the importance of multiculturalism in the fabric of our nation.
An Australian Odyssey - Inspiring and heartfelt stories of migration, multiculturalism and finding your place
Finding My Voice in Sport and Politics
Angela Pippos takes us on a personal journey from sports journalist to chief political adviser with all the twists and turns in between.Finding My Voice in Sport and Politics
This is a story about family, love, unexpected motherhood and arriving at the place where she wants to be - in one piece and fearless.
Taking the Plunge - a Freelancer's Guide to Survival
After a successful 14- year career as a sports journalist with the ABC, Angela Pippos surprised everyone by walking away.Taking the Plunge - a Freelancer's Guide to Survival
Driven by a strong desire to live a more creative life, Angela forged a new path into filmmaking.
This is a story about being bold and believing in yourself.
MC & Event Host
Angela brings warmth, intelligence and humour to the role of MC.MC & Event Host
She can read the room and pivot with ease.
With a journalist’s instinct for storytelling and a deep understanding of current affairs, politics and gender equality, she creates an engaging and inclusive atmosphere that elevates every event.
Whether it’s a major conference, community forum, or gala dinner, Ange ensures a smooth flow while connecting meaningfully with audiences and speakers alike.
Angela was fantastic! Very professional and friendly, and had clearly done her research beforehand, asking our panellists some great questions. All feedback we had from delegates about Angel ... keep reading CPA Australia
Superbly hosted by Angela Pippos as usual.
Angela was a joint winner of VicHealth's inaugural award for outstanding re-porting of women's sport in 2018 testament to her many years as a sports journalist, presenter, author and documentary-maker and how influential this work has been in promoting gender equality in sport.
We have worked with Angela across many different events over the last few years. She is a fantastic MC, very easy to work with and always creates a pro-fessional and dynamic atmosphere on stage.
Ange has been a very popular and long-standing host of our traditional Women in Cricket' Test Breakfast held on the second day of the Boxing Day Test match each year. Ange's bubbly and professional presentation is always a feature of the breakfast and her interviews with guests are conducted in a very engaging and insightful manner while regularly laced with a good deal of humour. She also develops great rapport with the audience and our members always know they're in for a good time with Ange controlling the lectern.
