SANE Australia

Do good work that does good in the world. I wrote this on a sticky note above my desk when I set out on my own in 2013. Never underestimate your audiences will to avoid reading, was on another note, hence the scale of this little website. I am an experienced communication professional driven by meaningful work and a passion for delivering clever, c... onsistent and purposeful communications that genuinely engage and connect with others. This has seen me work with many organisations, including TEDxSydney, Sydney Opera House, SANE Australia, ReachOut Australia, InnoWell Pty Ltd (PwC/University of Sydney), Western Sydney University, and a number of smaller organisations and start-ups. Increasingly, I work one-on-one with accomplished subject matter experts on honing their personal communications on issues of importance to them and the wider community. Before setting out on my own, I was Head of Communications at the Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre, where I was responsible for critical aspects of the organisations establishment. This included the development of the Young and Well CRCs corporate identity and positioning, the creation of a communication and stakeholder engagement strategy, and developing systems and processes to facilitate the efficient delivery and uptake of research outputs generated by 200+ researchers worldwide. One of the things I love most is seeing what can be achieved through partnership and collaboration, through working with others in the same or complementary fields, and across sectors. Over the years I have managed partnerships with the likes of Microsoft Australia, General Pants Company, the AMP Foundation and many other organisations across the corporate, government, non-profit and community sectors. Im proud to say that many of these have resulted in significant community benefit. I hold a Bachelor of Arts (Communication Organisational Communication) from Charles Sturt University, Bathurst. I have also completed courses in design, media engagement, annual report production and ...Read More