Clear & Strategic Communications

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Practical communication support for professionals and organisations, with a focus on regional, rural, and outback communities.

About Me

I’m a communications specialist, writer, and a former journalist

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I’ve worked alongside communities, governments, NGOs including Aboriginal, Māori, and Pacific organisations, supporting programs in Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, and the Pacific.

My experience spans Australia’s Northern Territory outback communities through to large, urban, and international health settings. Much of my work has taken place in regional, remote, and cross-cultural contexts where communication must be both clear and culturally grounded.

My work is shaped by a deep belief in communication as a tool for clarity, care, and change.

I hold a Bachelor of Communication Studies from Auckland University of Technology, Aotearoa New Zealand (2001). I’ve always loved learning. It’s the thing that lights me up. Over the years, I’ve completed short courses in areas like agile project management, global supply chain and operations, business process auditing, human resources, event management, coding, digital marketing, and data science.

with over two decades of experience in health, education, public works, news media, broadcasting,
and language revitalisation.

How I Can Help

I offer communications support that’s shaped by experience, not theory. I work best with teams and organisations doing good work in complex places, especially where clear communication can make the biggest difference.

Experience Snapshot

    • Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance NT (AMSANT)

    • National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) Elder Care Support Program

    • Victoria State Government, Health Department, COVID-19 Rapid Response

    • Australasian College of Emergency Medicine

    • Māori Television Service (New Zealand)

    • Prime Minister’s Excellence Education Awards, Ministry of Education (New Zealand)

    • Counties Manukau Middlemore Hospital, Nelson Hospital, Blenheim Hospital (New Zealand)

    • Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS) New Zealand

    • Pacific Media Network (Radio 531pi/NiuFM)

    • Public health and emergency response teams in New Zealand, Australia and Pacific.

Let’s work together

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I take on a small number of consultancy or project roles each year, focusing on work aligned with my expertise in public affairs communications, project management, stakeholder engagement, media relations, and culturally grounded program delivery.

If you think we might be a good fit, I’d love to hear from you.

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( I take only a handful of comms projects per quarter, so please book at least 2 to 4 weeks in advance of your deadlines)

Availability

Available for occasional short-term or project-based engagements. Based in the Northern Territory, Australia, with flexible capacity depending on timeline and scope.