Women in Print Australia has marked the successful completion of the inaugural HP Indigo Digital Press Scholarship, an initiative developed in partnership with HP and Currie Group to foster technical capability and confidence among women and non-binary professionals in the print and visual media sectors.
The week-long program, held at Currie Group’s training facility in Hawthorn, Victoria, saw four recipients undertake Level 1 HP Indigo Digital Press Operator Certification. Participants – Annabelle Radford, Arlo-Cyrus Bruhn, Chisato Moriguchi and Jane Jackson – represented a broad cross-section of the industry, spanning design, operations, paper supply and production.
For Sydney-based designer Annabelle Radford, the training offered valuable insight into print production and technology. “This week has been incredibly beneficial to my practice and opened up new creative possibilities,” she said. “I’d definitely consider further training in print.”
Arlo-Cyrus Bruhn from Valiant Press/Neo in Victoria said the course expanded their operating knowledge: “Learning how and why the Indigo works – and what’s expected in maintenance – has given me a stronger foundation to operate with confidence.”
Perth’s Chisato Moriguchi, from Advance Press, highlighted the value of practical guidance in filling knowledge gaps: “I feel much more confident now and would love to go on to Level 2 Certification.”
Meanwhile, Jane Jackson of Ball & Doggett said the program deepened her understanding of print technology from a supplier perspective. “Knowing how substrates interact with the press helps me recommend the right paper for the job,” she said.
Women in Print chair Stephanie Gaddin said the success of the scholarship demonstrated the value of industry collaboration. “This program has done more than just train four individuals – it’s created a blueprint for how partnerships between technology providers, suppliers and associations can make a measurable difference,” she said.
Currie Group’s director of operations, Marcus Robinson, echoed the sentiment, emphasising the importance of diversity and technical training. “Investing in 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.”
Following the positive response, the Women in Print HP Indigo Digital Press Scholarship will return in 2026, offering further opportunities for women and non-binary professionals to gain hands-on experience with HP Indigo technology.
Women in Print’s 2025 event calendar wraps up later this month with Print & Prosecco networking events scheduled in Launceston on 24 October, and in Perth, Sydney and Melbourne on 30 October. More details and tickets are available here.