Australia
Raised in the UK, Victoria studied Modern Languages and Literature at Bristol University with stints in France and Italy. She worked in Ireland before moving to Sydney, Australia in 2008.
Lover of travelling and squeaky-sand beaches, Victoria has visited 52 countries (still counting...). Her favourites are India, Italy and Bolivia.
Having amassed some incredible experiences working for Google for 9 years (including receiving the Guinness World Record for simultaneous Zorba dancing), Victoria began freelance writing when she was on maternity leave, focusing on parenting and travel features.
In 2020 Victoria won the 'State Library NSW Award for Emerging Children's Author' and her debut picture book RIBBIT RABBIT ROBOT was a CBCA shortlisted book in 2021. Victoria’s two new books, THE BARK BOOK (Harper Collins) and THE LION WHO CAME TO STAY (Scholastic) have been featured on the TODAY show and The Guardian.
Victoria is Chief Storyteller at House of Kitch Communications.
Victoria Mackinlay spoke to Tom Rischbieth, head of commercial & events at Football Australia, about the vibe over at Football HQ, 30 days before the big kick-off.
House of Kitch's VICTORIA MACKINLAY attended the Office of Sport's 'Her Sport Her Way' Trendspotter Forum in the week of International Women's Day to digest the latest data and hear from the brands reaching new heights with female sports sponsorships.
In anticipation of the ‘Her Sport Her Way’ Trendspotter Forum on 11th March, curated by House of Kitch for the Office of Sport, Victoria Mackinlay reflects on five reasons why women’s sport is a hot and smart investment…
Telling stories is our oldest form of teaching. Long before we could write, our ancestors passed knowledge from generation to generation through oral stories which gave answers to our largest questions surrounding creation, life and the afterlife. Children's author Victoria Mackinlay shares how developing storytelling skills can benefit young children, along with some ...
Tree bark might not come to mind immediately when thinking of inspiring outdoor activities, but for award-winning children's author Victoria Mackinlay, thisrough pearl of nature sparked an idea for her latest book, and hours of fun adventures and investigations in nature with her daughter.
If you head over to the No. 36 Squadron headquarters building at RAAF Base Amberley, you might meet an unusual new member of the team, but she won't stop and chat. She's a 'loggie' of few words and she's most likely on an important mission with no time to waste.
Meet Astro Jasper, a little girl with big dreams to fly! This magazine is jam-packed with incredible people who studied STEM and have reached the stars.
A deep dive into early childhood education in Japan via an Australian preschool teacher who won a scholarship to visit the country.
Meet Jasper, a little girl with big dreams to fly! This magazine is jam-packed with incredible people who studied STEM and have done awesome things.
Have you ever watched TV with your pre-schooler and wondered why only two of the eight pups in PAW Patrol are female or why Emma is the only female Wiggle? If you have, you won't be surprised to learn that in 2008 researchers who analysed children's TV shows across 24 countries found that 68 per cent of characters were male (in Australia, it was 69 per cent).
Every parent is unfortunately familiar with that heart-stopping feeling you get when you're out with your child, turn around for a second and then look back to find they've gone. Wearable technology for children is working on eliminating that situation. With one in five Australian adults already using wearables, the kids' market is next in line to explode.
Undiscovered and unspoiled by man for almost 7 million years, Lord Howe is a diamond amongst the rough seas of the pacific. The island with UNESCO world heritage status only allows 400 visitors at any time, so you should feel like a VIP the minute you step from the plane onto the narrow runway which ...