We are excited to announce Colleen Roche as the 2023 Drama Australia President’s Award recipient!

Colleen Roche has had a long and distinguished career as a teacher of drama and has contributed service to the Drama Education community at the state, national and international level. She has been a long-time member of Drama NSW (joining when it was still known as EDA). She was an active committee member including holding the role of President of Drama NSW (2008-2013) and was recently made a Life Member of Drama NSW. At a national level, she has held multiple roles on the Drama Australia Board, including as Drama Australia President (2013 – 2016).  She is currently Director of Communications for IDEA – the International Drama and Theatre in Education Association.

Colleen has taught and inspired generations of drama students and mentored many drama educators over her long career. Although she has recently tried to retire, she has been lured back to teaching, and continues to serve Drama Education at an international level representing Australia on the IDEA executive committee.

We thank Colleen for or her service and immense contribution to our Drama Australia community.

This is our most prestigious award with only 18 previous recipients.