Since retiring Melinda has been active in a number of media roles. Melinda is currently a regular host on Wide World Of Sports on Channel 9 as well as being a panelist on The Sunday Serve. Melinda is also a weekly guest on SkyNews SportsNight with James Bracey.
Melinda’s extensive media experience includes:
- Track & Field Commentator for the 2012 London Olympics Channel 9 & Fox Sports
- Commentator for the Qantas Australian Athletics Tour for 2011/1012/2013
- Regular guest panelist appearances on ABC Grandstand and Foxtel Back Page
- Appearances on Fox Sports News and View and the NRL Footy Show
- Commentating 2011 City to Surf Network Ten
- Track & Field Commentator for Network Ten for the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games
- Member of an expert panel for Channel 7 Sunrise coverage of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games