Speakers

Speakers

Hear from 30+ government communication and social media leaders driving innovation across digital engagement, content strategy and audience trust. Our speakers represent leading government departments, agencies and public sector organisations, sharing practical insights into the strategies, challenges and ideas shaping the future of government communication.

Confirmed speakers:

Benjamin Marshall
Social Media Manager
Victorian Department of Health
Kaitlin Cook
Social Media Communications Coordinator
Queensland Police
Maddison Stafford
Director Communications
Ambulance Victoria
Isabelle Whitington
Media and Social Media Planning Manager
Australian Bureau of Statistics
Jeremy Bowells
Manager Digital Strategy and Content
Transport for NSW
Sarah Adams
Social Media Manager
City of Melbourne
Caitie Loveland
Senior Social Media Editor
Services Australia
Holly Lawrence-Watt
Digital Media Manager
NSW Police
Caitlin Cash
A/ Manager, Social and Digital Media
Queensland Health
Madeleine Clifford
Communication & Engagement Manager
Cassowary Coast Regional Council
Kendall Master
Director, Channels and Content
Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
Erin Thomas
Social Media Manager
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
Emily McLean
Senior Advisor, Communications & Engagement
Safe Transport Victoria
Rachel Murphy
External Communications Manager
VicHealth
Diane Morris
Assistant Director Social Media
Department of Education
Andy Mullens
Social Media Manager
Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
Amy McCann
Social Media Advisor
Australian Sports Commission
Lauren Waite
Social Media Officer
NSW SES
Adriana Karavidas
Social Media Manager
Swinburne University of Technology
Nikki Galovic
Communication Manager
City of Greater Geelong
Caitlin Jinks
Social Media Advisor
CSIRO

Flo Le Mens is a communications leader at QUT (Queensland University of Technology), specialising in audience-first content strategy and high-performing social media ecosystems.

Florent Le Mens
Social Media Team Lead
Queensland University of Technology
Lindsay Allan
Digital Lead
City of Newcastle
Ryan Taylor
Social Media Manager
Griffith University
Felicity Webster
Digital Communications & Content Advisor
Banyule City Council
Michele Barry
Board Chair
Engagement Institute
Heather Lunney
Director of Communication and Engagement
Office of the Inspector General of Aged Care
Erin Tierney
Senior Digital Content Advisor
NSW Reconstruction Authority
James Adams
Technical Marketing and Insights Specialist
City of Sydney
Braden Smith
Digital Manager
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Tom McPherson
Director Strategic Communication
Fire Rescue Victoria

Lauren is the Media Manager at the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). She has worked across journalism, media, communications and stakeholder engagement in both the public and private sectors.

Laura Addock
Media Manager
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)
James Helm
Social Media Content Lead
South East Water
Angus Sweeney
Social Content Producer
Australian Securities & Investment Commission (ASIC)

Donna Elkins is the Digital Content Manager at the City of Sydney, where she leads a team creating people-first, accessible content across digital channels including social media and outdoor screens. 

Donna Elkins
Digital Content Manager
City of Sydney

Phil Brent is a senior social media advisor at the NSW Environment Protection Authority, with more than 10 years’ experience in social media across government and the not-for-profit sector.

Phil Brent
Senior Social Media Advisor
NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
Emma Nikolic
Manager External Communications
Logan City Council
Gina Narayan
Team leader, Digital Marketing and Social Media
Logan City Council
Olga Klepova
Digital and Social Content Manager
ABC Audio

Natasha Townsend is Communications and Marketing Lead at Orange City Council on Wiradjuri Country, with 20 years’ experience across design, branding, digital, marketing and strategic communications.

Natasha Townsend
Communications Lead
Orange City Council
James Harrison
Online Communications Coordinator
Greater Shepparton City Council
Brittany Shanahan
Senior Communications Advisor
Victoria Police

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