Strategy, policy, communications and stakeholder engagement consultancy and projects for clients in NGOs, Government and not for profit finance covering areas such as women's health, family violence, mental health, social housing, environment, employment, major projects and planning, education, finance, regenerative farming and hospitality. Work with in-house teams and/or external partners and suppliers to suit project needs. Currently: • Communications and marketing to support women's health and women's choices at SPHERE Centre of Excellence, Monash University• Community and stakeholder engagement, comms, events and teaching to promote personal wellbeing, compassion and sustainability Past• Major projects with Parks Victoria (2016/17) including Government and stakeholder relations and major projects communications• Women's Health East and partners - executive media training and family violence advocates’ media and public speaking training program in 2014, again 2015 as basis of national manual, also 2018. Such a privilege to be involved in this work.• GuildSuper and ChildCare Super - project management & marketing/comms in 2014 and 2015• SANE Australia - policy advice and writing, board presentation - 2015• Victorian Transcultural Mental Health and 11 partners, based at St. Vincent’s Hospital - 2014 - profile, distribution and media for award-winning film 'Our Voices'• Mental Health in Multicultural Australia, Federal Government program based at St. Vincent’s Hospital - 2014 - profile, distribution and media for 'Finding Our Way' • Telstra Super - 2013 - communications advice• Social media ambassador program for ClimateWorks Australia - 2012 - social media planning and advocacy

One of best jobs I have ever had the privilege. Loved working with the North West team especially on the U-trough movement from Kilmore to Frankston, Skye Overton Road level crossing project and the new Frankston Station - all through to completion.

Achievements* Managed the Industry SuperFunds advertising campaign on behalf of 16 Industry SuperFunds including the renowned Compare the Pair campaign and the platinum award winning Bernie Fraser Reassurance campaign developed during the GFC in 2008. * Led work to create an Industry Super Network identity through a suite of dedicated online tools including the first ISN website, monthly e-newsletter, other EDM, commencement of social media, a unique in-house template system for staff in three States, and contribution to establishment of a national profile for ISN.

Achievements:* Supported the Minister in leading a new whole of government approach to family violence * Negotiated the first stage of Victorian Government contribution to the new AFL Players’ Association Ladder Project to support youth homelessness in 2006* Contributed to effective working relationships with external stakeholders such as the Victorian Council for Social Service and the Council for Homeless Persons

Priority projects in Metropolitan and Aged Care Services, Mental Health and Rural Health and Aged Care Services Divisions, including the Nurse on Call campaign: * Developed and implemented successful communications strategies for the important Hospital Demand Management Strategy and Improving Care for Older People programs* Appointed to communications committees for the Austin Repatriation and the Royal Women’s reconstructions* Advised on research and public relations major fluoridation and food safety campaigns

Marketing, media, sponsorship, publications and Vic Govt. relations for nine day of major events in Melbourne, Sydney, Geelong, Canberra• Attracted record crowds of 150,000 Australians from teens to seniors.• Captured media coverage ‘better than royalty’ as measured and attributed by Media Monitors

A social issues communications and marketing agency providing media, public relations and communications services for government, NGOs, industry and govt. superannuation funds.Communications strategy and implementation for major Commonwealth and industry super funds, Women in Super, unions and ACTU, local government, Victorian Dept of Human Services, Victorian Community Health Centres Association, EOCV, Aged and Community Services Australia, Federation of Community Legal Centres, Environs Australia and many more.Achieved:- gold award winning annual reports and campaigns for several Government and industry super funds.- outstanding reputation for evidence-based social change communications and marketing campaigns that workedSample campaigns and publications: Better Health & Safety Awards ACTU Stress at Work campaignEqual Opportunity Council of Victoria gender diversity campaignNew identity for CSS/PSS (now ARIA)HESTA quarterly employer newsletterPurple Sage for Victorian Women's TrustMother's Day Classic logo and websiteGeneration Inspiration story competition and bookAged Care Agendas magazine for Aged Care Australia'Strengthening local communities' for The Stegley FoundationCity of Casey annual reportMoreland Community Health Centre better health campaign

Premiers, Women's Affairs, Education, Conservation, Forests & Lands, Planning, Local Government