Jacinta Parsons is a radio broadcaster and writer from Melbourne, Australia who has worked at community radio station Triple R, and for the ABC at Double J, ABC Radio Melbourne, and ABC Radio National.[1]
Parsons began broadcasting at community radio station Triple R in 2006 on the Australian music show, Local and/or General, celebrating emerging local musicians. During her time at Triple R she also hosted Dynamite, Detour and Breakfasters.[2]
In 2015, Parsons moved to the ABC and joined the Double J team as the Music Director for ABC Local Radio.
From January 2017 to December 2018, she was the co-host (with Sami Shah) of the Breakfast program on ABC Radio Melbourne.[3]
In January 2020, Parsons replaced Richelle Hunt as host of ABC Radio Melbourne's Afternoon program and co-host of the Friday Revue with Brian Nankervis.[4]
Parsons released a memoir in September 2020, entitled Unseen. It explores living with Crohn's Disease and chronic illness for over 20 years.[5] [6] Parsons released a non-fiction book in 2022, entitled A Question of Age. It is an examination of women and ageing.[7] [8] [9]
Parsons was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in 1997 and is an advocate for people with the disease with Crohn's and Colitis Australia.[10]
Parsons is an active member of the music and arts community and is a board member for Rollercoaster Theatre,[11] a not-for-profit ensemble of trained actors with intellectual disabilities from a wide range of backgrounds.