communication

From service provider to strategic partner: How comms professionals can make themselves indispensable

Maggie Hill

August 20, 2024

As a communications professional with nearly 20 years of experience, I’ve been part of many teams – some that worked…

Communication in aged care aided by digital advance care plans

Adrianne Saplagio

August 15, 2024

Touchstone Life Care and aged care provider Whiddon have secured an $85,000 grant from the J.O & J.R Wicking Trust…

Seamus Boyer on building trust in (and on) social media

Adrianne Saplagio

August 13, 2024

Trust is the cornerstone of any successful workplace, yet it is often fragile and easily disrupted. As today is a…

Learning from the IT crisis: Improving internal communications at Microsoft and CrowdStrike

Comms Room Staff

July 23, 2024

The recent global IT outage caused by a flawed CrowdStrike software update and impacted Microsoft illustrated the critical importance of…

Krystine Nation on humanising communication in government social media

Adrianne Saplagio

July 23, 2024

Comms Room is thrilled to present an interview with the Social Media Manager of Horowhenua District Council Krystine Nation, who…

Mark Pallot on the impact of purpose-driven communication

Adrianne Saplagio

June 17, 2024

We are excited to introduce Mark Pallot, the Corporate Communications Manager at NSW Environment Protection Authority, who will be speaking…

How to Handle Difficult Conversations with Confidence

Comms Room Staff

June 12, 2024

Conversations that aren’t easy to deal with are destined to arise in both your personal and professional lives. Addressing delicate…

Sia Papageorgiou on how to build influence as a communication leader

Adrianne Saplagio

May 30, 2024

Influence is undoubtedly the foundation of a transformative movement in public sector communication leadership. In this article, we embark on…

The indispensable role of truth-telling in Australia’s path to reconciliation

Comms Room Staff

May 30, 2024

‘Voice, Treaty, Truth’ is the Uluru Statement from the Heart advocacy, which seeks to transform the relationship between Aboriginal and…

On Colin James and Erica Bagshaw’s “How to Influence Anyone, Anywhere, Every Time”

Adrianne Saplagio

May 28, 2024

Renowned speaking coaches Colin James and Erica Bagshaw’s latest book, “How to Influence Anyone, Anywhere, Every Time,” was launched on…

Navigating Crisis: A Proactive Approach to Communication Preparedness

Adrianne Saplagio

May 28, 2024

Unexpected catastrophes are a continual risk for organizations in today’s constantly shifting world. Proactive preparation in crisis communication is key…

3 learning opportunities to help you become a better communicator in 2024

Paulo Rizal

January 30, 2024

To be an effective communicator is a cornerstone of personal and professional success, and just about everyone in every other…

Communicating sustainability and change with Erin Sing, Mars Wrigley Australia

Paulo Rizal

September 12, 2023

At Mars Wrigley, we know that we have a responsibility to make change, we know that we have a responsibility…

Consultation on regional connectivity program rules launched

Jaw de Guzman

December 21, 2022

Draft rules for the Round 3 of Australia’s Regional Connectivity Program are now out for public consultation….

Foxtel Chair appointed as new Australia Post head

Jaw de Guzman

December 16, 2022

Siobhan McKenna, Chair of the Board of Foxtel Group, has been named as the new Chair of the Australia Post…

Telstra apologises for ‘accidental’ leak of clients’ personal data

Jaw de Guzman

December 14, 2022

A new Australia-US treaty will allow Australian law enforcement agencies to access previously encrypted data from US comms service providers….

Brain chip developed by Musk’s company to undergo human trials

Jaw de Guzman

December 5, 2022

The wireless brain chip developed by Elon Musk’s company Neuralink that could reinstate patients’ communication abilities is expected to enter…

The Best Ways to Get Constructive Feedback

Gleb Tsipursky

September 7, 2022

Gathering feedback is essential for improving stakeholder membership engagement. KEY POINTS Leaders often fall prey to cognitive biases that prevent…

6 communication fun facts you probably didn’t know

Jaw de Guzman

August 25, 2022

Fun facts help people break the ice when initiating conversations. A dose of informative and mind-boggling facts makes any chat,…

Digi-comms to dispel vaccine hesitancy among indigenous communities

Nina Alvarez

December 19, 2021

The Western Sydney Primary Health Network, with the Gold Coast Primary Health Network, have been using a digital communications tool…