Women in Print Australia, in partnership with HP and Currie Group, has celebrated the successful completion of its inaugural HP Indigo Digital Press Scholarship, with four recipients completing Level 1 HP Indigo Digital Press Operator Certification training.
Pictured during training are (from left): Chisato Moriguchi, Jane Jackson, Arlo-Cyrus Bruhn and Annabelle Radford, with Currie Group instructor Steve Cook
The first cohort of Women in Print - Annabelle Radford, Arlo-Cyrus Bruhn, Chisato Moriguchi and Jane Jackson - represented a cross-section of the industry, from design and operations through to paper supply and production. The course served to build both their technical capability and their confidence in the value they bring to the print, signage, graphics and visual media industry.
Stephanie Gaddin, Chair of Women in Print Australia, said the program’s success reflects the power of partnership and the appetite for technical upskilling across the sector. “This scholarship has done more than just train four individuals: it has created a blueprint for how collaboration between technology providers, suppliers, and industry associations can make a measurable difference.”
“Seeing the enthusiasm, confidence, and curiosity this training has inspired in our cohort, reinforces for me why Women in Print Australia exists — to empower, connect, and create opportunities across all career stages”
Marcus Robinson, Director of Operations at Currie Group, also acknowledged the impact of the initiative. “Currie Group is proud to deliver this program with the support of HP. Investing in technical education and diversity is vital to ensuring the longevity and vibrancy of our industry. The energy and dedication shown by this first cohort has been remarkable — we look forward to seeing where these skills take them next.”
Jane Jackson, from Ball & Doggett in Melbourne, added: “I’ve worked in the industry for a long time, but I wanted a deeper understanding of Indigo technology, and learning more about how substrates interact with the press will better enable me to recommend the right paper for the right job going forwards.”
The Women in Print HP Indigo Digital Press Scholarship will return in 2026, continuing to create access to industry-leading training for women and non-binary professionals across Australia.
In October, Women in Print hosting its final networking opportunities for the 2025 calendar year, with Print & Prosecco events still to take place taking place in Launceston (24th October) and Perth, Sydney and Melbourne (30th October). Those keen to get involved can find out more here .
