Global Health Marketing and Communications (GHMC) welcomes Improve Comunicaciones as an exclusive agency partner in Mexico, strengthening network’s capabilities in Latin America

As the exclusive Australian partner of Global Health Marketing and Communications (GHMC) – the largest and most robust network of independent healthcare agencies worldwide – VIVA! Communications extends a warm welcome to our newest member – Improve Comunicaciones.  The addition of the Mexican-based, strategic consulting agency to GHMC, strengthens our GHMC network’s offering, and capabilities…

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Sad news of the passing of a giant of the Australian communications industry – Rest in Peace Peter Lazar AM LFPRIA

VIVA! Communications was saddened today to learn of the passing of Aussie PR veteran, Peter Lazar AM LFPRIA.  The Life Fellow and Past President of the PR Institute, creator of the PRIA Golden Target Awards and Registered Consultancy Group PRIA, and co-author of the ‘Australian and New Zealand Public Relations Manual’ had an extraordinary professional…

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Outcomes of Federal Budget 2021-2022

The 2021 – 2022 Federal Budget announcement includes some key changes for the healthcare industry. Notably, this budget delivers the largest investment in aged care and the largest investment in response to a Royal Commission in Australia’s history. The funding will work to afford older Australians greater respect, care and dignity through a five-pillar plan…

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The critical role of empathy in effective communications

Empathy is key to effective healthcare communication. The ability to put oneself in another’s shoes, trying to understand what they may be feeling, and acknowledging the significant impact an illness or life event can have on a person’s wellbeing is crucial to building trust and connecting in a meaningful way. Every day, the VIVA! team…

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