Diane Smith
Di is a NIDA graduate with extensive experience working with clients from both the public and private sectors in communication and presentation skills training. Having taught with NIDA Corporate and NIDA Open, Di’s expertise lies in presenting for camera and the technical delivery of business communication such as video conferencing and online presentations. In addition to her Bachelor of Dramatic Art from NIDA, Di holds a Master of Arts Practice from Charles Sturt University and a Cert IV in Education and Training.
She has enjoyed a successful and highly visible acting career in theatre, film and television. She has performed for Sydney Theatre Company, Melbourne Theatre Company, Malthouse Theatre, South Australia Theatre Company as well as in commercial productions and musical theatre.
Di travelled for ten years as a presenter for The Great Outdoors for Seven Network and is best known and well-loved as Dr Alex Fraser in A Country Practice. She has also recently appeared in the continuing role of Dotty in the US series Reckoning.
Di’s teaching experience outside NIDA includes working with the Actors Centre Australia, Screenwise Australia and The Macdonald College for Performing Arts. She is a keynote speaker and MC and is a producer of independent theatre and short film.
What our clients said
“The course tutor was great. Relatable, practical and felt like a safe space. The content was excellent and is something that will help us get better. I especially liked how the day unfolded; step by step we did exercises and practice and then we brought all of these things together at the end of the day.“
