Archive for May 2013
The Budget 2013 impact on health and pharma
Yesterday’s Budget contained some major health measures – good for some, not so good for others. Media commentators have hailed it as everything from ‘sensible’ and ‘weird,’ to ‘brave,’ and ‘dignified.’ Whichever way you look at it, it’s a budget from a Government which is highly unlikely to remain in power beyond the September 2013…
Read MorePRIA introduces PR accreditation
In a bid to raise the standards of the PR industry, the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) is developing its own industry accreditation program. While PRIA has a long-standing history of accrediting university PR programs, there has not previously been a standard of accreditation for individual PR professionals. “We have a code of ethics…
Read MoreAnd it’s a wrap!
What a week it has been for VIVA! Between orchestrating a public awareness campaign, overseas travel, farewelling a stellar intern and winning the role of host country for next year’s annual GlobalHealthPR meeting, VIVA! has had its share of fabulous moments. As Managing Director, Paul made his way back from the annual GlobalHealthPR meeting in…
Read MoreTop 5 things I learned while interning at VIVA! Communications
As I end my time at VIVA! I can honestly say that the most profound lessons I learned were the most basic. Ask questions; keep it short; learning is life-long; time is precious so use it wisely; and, everyone has something to teach you. 1. Ask Questions It’s so easy not to take the time…
Read MoreLove Your Lungs
Team VIVA! has been working closely with Lung Foundation Australia in the lead up to this year’s Pneumonia Awareness Week, running from Monday, May 6, to Sunday May 12, 2013. Team VIVA! has been teaming with Lung Foundation Australia to urge the community to support their ‘Love Your Lungs’ campaign this Pneumonia Awareness Week, to…
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