Author: Adrianne Saplagio

Maddison Stafford on cross-organisational collaboration and communication across departments

Effective communication and collaboration across departments are vital to delivering seamless care. Comms Room’s interview with Austin Health Head of Communications and Media Maddison Stafford...

Holly Bennett on navigating creativity within copyright boundaries

Creativity often thrives within boundaries, and working within copyright and legal constraints is no exception. For teams managing all sorts of content, these restrictions offer...

Strengthening digital connectivity in Allied Healthcare with new CIS offer

The Australian Digital Health Agency is introducing an Allied Health Industry Offer to boost the adoption of digital health tools in the allied health sector....

Albanese Government boosts Triple Zero reliability with new measures

The Albanese Government has introduced changes to enhance the Triple Zero service. These reforms come in response to the November 2023 Optus outage, which left...

Health risks of mobile phones debunked: WHO-commissioned review

A systematic review commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) concluded that there is no link between mobile phone use and head cancers. This review,...

NBN Co appoints new Chief Executive Officer

The Albanese Government congratulates Ellie Sweeney on her appointment as the Chief Executive Officer of NBN Co by the company’s Board for a five-year term....

Protecting Aussie kids online: eSafety Commissioner questions tech giants on age assurance

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has requested that leading social media and messaging platforms reveal how many Australian children are using their services and detail the age...

Albanese government delivers high-speed fibre to WA communities

The Albanese Government has enabled more than 500,000 homes and businesses in Western Australia to upgrade to a world-class full fibre NBN broadband connection. The...

How storylines are revolutionising climate risk communication

New research led by Dr Tanya Fiedler, Senior Lecturer and Scientia Fellow at the UNSW Institute for Climate Risk & Response, highlights the critical role...

Serryn O’Regan on maintaining public trust through effective crisis response strategies

Comms Room is happy to share our interview with Chief Executive Officer of Equinim College Serryn O’Regan, as she imparts her invaluable insights on effective...

Balancing connectivity and environmental health: Radio wave study insights

Radio waves play a crucial role in our daily lives, enabling technologies such as mobile phones, TV broadcasts, smart meters, and satellite operations. They drive...

Improving telco communication standards for network outages

Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP, has directed the Australian Communications and Media Authority to create enforceable industry standards. These standards aim to...

Liz Grey on community building for brand via social media

Brands can spark genuine community building simply by leveraging social media’s power to connect, engage, and inspire. Comms Room is thrilled to have the opportunity...

SMS Sender ID Register to restore trust in Australian communications

The new SMS Sender ID Register legislation, which passed Parliament on 22 August, will help disrupt scammers and reduce the number of Australians being ripped...

Australian government strengthens digital project management skills

The Australian Government is prioritising digital transformation to better serve the communication needs of Australians. To ensure the success of these initiatives, the Digital Transformation...

Australian government extends Digital Sisters program

The Albanese Labor Government is partnering with 55 community organisations across Australia to improve the digital inclusion of refugee and migrant women. Overseen by the...

Tech and media influence: Study explores how algorithms affect kids’ access to Australian television

Instead of channel surfing or browsing through a TV guide, Aussie kids today navigate complex streaming platforms and their algorithms to find shows, which is...

Communicating Healthy Masculinities: A partnership to end gender-based violence

The Albanese Labor Government is collaborating with the Movember Institute of Men’s Health. This transformative partnership is to advance the work of assisting young men...

Strategies for Effective Citizen Engagement and Innovative Content Creation at the 19th Social Media for Gov Summit

Social media professionals are currently challenged by navigating diverse platforms, adapting to changing algorithms, and understanding the ever-shifting behaviours of online users. Staying ahead of...

RMIT experts address 3G network shutdown and impact on remote communities

The decision by Telstra and Optus to delay their 3G network shutdown until late October comes amid growing concerns about the impact on regional, remote,...