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Join us live in Melbourne for a half-day event, tailored specifically for local government communication professionals.

When: Wednesday 18 September 2024, 9am to 12.30pm

Where: Shire Hall, Preston - 286 Gower St, Preston 3072

9:00 am – The State of Play: Key trends and challenges taking local government communication into 2025

9.45 am – Celebrate and Lighten the Load: Build connection through sharing your biggest wins and greatest challenges so far this year – Facilitated discussion

10.30 am – Morning tea

10.50 am – AI and influence: The crucial role of council communicators in leading the charge – Dr Neryl East

11.30 am – The Council Comms Marketplace: Leveraging other councils’ ideas and experience so you spend less time reinventing wheels – Facilitated discussion

12.30 pm - Close

How to register

The Mini-Summit registration rate is $180 ex GST per person

To secure your place, email info@neryleast.com and include the names and email addresses of everyone you’re registering from your Council.

We’ll then send you an invoice, which you can pay through your Council’s Finance system or by credit card. If you need a purchase order, please let us know and we’ll liaise with you so it can be added to your invoice.

Questions? Contact our team at info@neryleast.com

Dr Neryl East

Dr Neryl East, Local government communication specialist

Neryl is Australia’s leading authority on local government communication, having spent many years in senior council communication roles after an extensive media career.

As well as partnering with councils around Australia to elevate their communication skills, she coaches government leaders at the highest level on communicating high-stakes messages with credibility and connection.

Neryl has a PhD in Journalism and is the author of five books including an Amazon best-seller on media and reputation. She is a Past National President of Professional Speakers Australia and convenes the Local Government Communication Professionals Network.

The Connect and Recharge Mini-Summit