School Visits
Spotlight on 2022 Short Story Shortlist: Meredith Downes. Storylinks (7 May 2022)
"Karawatha Hosts Wildlife Storytelling Workshop by Local Author Meredith Downes". Sunnybank Hills News, October 2025
Meet the Illustrator: Meredith Downes. Kids Book Review (18 March 2026)
"Author workshop brings stories to life." Southern Riverina News, June 2026
Prizes and Awards
Winner, Storylinks Short Story Competition - Writers 18+ (2022)
Long-listed, Queensland Stories, Songs and Rhymes picture book competition (State Library of Queensland, 2020)
Commended, Minds Shine Bright Storm Writing Competition (2023).
Reviews
Liam the Chid & the Kangaroo Warriors
CBCA Reading Time – December 2025
The Book Muse – August 2025
Buzz Words – January 2026
Magpies Magazine – November 2025 issue, p. 41.
Story Links – October 2025
Other Actitivies
Books in Homes Australia Role Model
Acknowledgement of Country
I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which I live and work, and pay my respect to Elders past, present and emerging.