She was once the co-host of the nation’s most popular night program “The Hot 30 Countdown”. It was on this program Mel Greig became involved with the “Royal Hoax’’ phone call which she describes as a “life changing experience”.
Three years later Mel has returned to the airwaves, co-hosting the breakfast show on Wollongong local station 96.5 Wave FM.
After suffering depression and being the victim of on-line bullying Mel is now helping teenagers, particularly those dealing with bullying and depression.
Today Mel is flying to her home town of Adelaide to help launch a children’s book.
A Ferret Named Phil is by local Adelaide author William Reimer about overcoming a bully without resorting to violence.
Young people need to be continually educated on what bullying is and the long lasting affects that it can have, it’s so important that parents and teachers make this a priority”, says Mel
“William’s book is going to resonate with a lot of children and it’s going to start a lot of conversations between children and adults, I love the book and I encourage parents to read it with their children.”
William is also the son of FIVEaa announcer Andrew Reimer.
You can read more about his book here.
So pleased to see that Mel is back on the airwaves and using the appalling situation that she found herself in to help improve the lives of others. Well done Mel, and all the best in your future endeavours.
Good on Dean Kesby for having the foresight to hire Mel. Great programmer and people person.