Promoted Budgeting for resilience: The Australian government’s response to the growing threat of cyber crime The recent Federal Budget 2023-24 recognises the importance of investing in cybersecurity and privacy measures to strengthen Australia’s sovereignty and security in the region. By prioritising these investments, it’s possible to build a safer and more resilient Australia for the future. Peter Jennings, Fortinet Public Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) member and former executive director of […]
Promoted Purpose-driven consultancy Cube Group welcomes new Partner, Daniel Cziperle June 21, 2023 By Cube Group Cube Group is excited to announce the appointment of Daniel Cziperle as its newest Partner this month. Daniel will spearhead the firm’s Health practice, bringing an impressive portfolio of experience in both the public and private sectors. With a focus on improving healthcare delivery and access, Daniel is a proven leader with experience across the […]
Promoted How companies are partnering with suppliers to deliver social impact June 20, 2023 By JLL Today’s supply chains need to be more than efficient and reliable. Increasingly, they must meet a growing range of environmental and social targets – and the pressure is on companies to show that they do. An estimated 70% of a large organisations’ sustainability impact comes from its supply chain. Plus, Scope 3 emissions are on average 5.5 […]
Using story telling for government content June 19, 2023 By Biotext One of the buzzwords in content development is ‘narrative’. It’s talked about as a goal for content – that we need to be telling a story. Making content into a story can better engage your audience and make your messages more memorable. In marketing, the idea of narrative is easy. It is often about bringing […]
Partner Content When digital transformation helps the most vulnerable members of our community June 7, 2023 By Joshua Gliddon For government, building a redress scheme to right past wrongs and provide justice to vulnerable members of the community isn’t just about handing out money and leaving it at that. Today, redress schemes take a holistic approach, combining looking after the physical and mental health of the people affected, along with ongoing counselling – as […]
Do you need an infographic, and how do you create a good one? June 5, 2023 By Biotext We’ve all heard the phrase ‘a picture paints a thousand words’. Colourful images are great for grabbing attention. But you need words and numbers to communicate precise information. By combining these elements, infographics can give us the best of both worlds, and engage audiences more effectively than text alone. The power of infographics was shown […]
Partner Content Consultants – can’t live with, can’t live without them, but… June 5, 2023 By John Glenn We talk of sovereign capability, but we give it away in the services industry. We want international influence – but we don’t support the growth of Australian businesses that might become internationally influential. Literally billions of dollars are spent on consultants by the APS, with the lion’s share going to a few companies. It’s not […]
Promoted Breaking stereotypes, inspiring change: The role of change makers in achieving workplace respect May 26, 2023 By Patti Andrews Gender equality has long been viewed as a cause primarily benefiting women. However, the truth is it will positively impact everyone. It not only breaks down barriers for women but also liberates men from harmful stereotypes, ultimately fostering a more inclusive and equitable society. Future Women’s Change Makers program, developed in consultation with Kate Jenkins, […]
Partner Content How next-gen AI and analytics are accelerating citizen service outcomes May 23, 2023 By Brad Howarth Recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence have seen concepts that were once the realm of science fiction catapulted into people’s everyday experiences. Thanks to generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, DALL-E and others, the ability to write complex content or create art using simple plain English commands is now within most people’s reach. This same technology […]
How newsletters can help government departments better understand their audience May 22, 2023 By Swift Digital What do your readers really think about your initiatives? Asking for feedback through polls and emojis online is a great way to engage with your audience and get quick, easy-to-understand feedback. Polls can be used to gather quantitative data, while emojis can be used to gather qualitative data. Polls can be created on various social […]
How to maintain hybrid work for the long-haul May 17, 2023 By Joshua Gliddon When the pandemic hit in early 2020, we were all sent home and had to pick up the pieces from there. For many organisations this was a real challenge; staff needed computers and phones, and the systems had to work as well remotely as when everyone was gathered in the same location. This led to […]
The key to great content is your audience May 16, 2023 By Biotext When setting out to create content – a report, a webpage, a brochure – it’s common to think first about your own aims and processes. How should I write this? What information do I want people to know? What do I need to include? But a key thing to remember is that effective content development […]
Promoted Whitepaper: Addressing zero trust for government — The role of identity security May 15, 2023 By CyberArk Governments around the world are enacting stronger cybersecurity mandates in which Zero Trust features as a central theme. Eighty-eight percent of security leaders agree that adopting a Zero Trust approach is very important. But while desire and regulatory momentum is there, overall implementation is lagging. Download this eBook to learn more about: The barriers to […]
Promoted Bad breach preparation leads to bad press: What you can do to minimise the impact May 15, 2023 By Anthony Woodward Data breaches are growing more common, and more damaging. While they are often seen as a data security problem, I would argue that this lets organisations off the hook for their poor data management practices. We always ask, “how did they get in?”, but never questions like, “why does this organisation still have this sensitive […]
How public sector agencies can improve data security through platform consolidation May 10, 2023 By Swift Digital It’s not uncommon for government communications teams to find themselves with a mixed bag of tools when managing the wide range of tasks to which they are assigned. This is often a result of ‘shadow IT’ – solutions that fly under the radar of IT scrutiny, standard procurement processes and in-depth vendor vetting. A combination […]