Australians awash with compassion for flood victims

By Kirsten Bruce, Principal Yesterday, three quarters of the state of Queensland was declared a natural disaster zone. The response by the Australian public has been awe-inspiring, with more than $45 million donated to the relief to date.  The media is currently flooded with stories of our Queensland “Aussie battlers”, showcasing a whole spectrum of…

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My VIVA! experience

Written by Lauren Davie   My month as an intern at VIVA! Communications opened my eyes to the fast paced world and hard work of healthcare public relations. I tackled a national media launch with the VIVA! team, drafting media materials, researching key contacts, assisting with event management and helping to pitch the story to…

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VIVA! la Melbourne Cup

It was the race that stopped the nation and it brought the VIVA! office to a halt for a few short hours. On Melbourne Cup day we donned our finery – for ladies that included fabulous head gear – and stepped out to celebrate in style. We even managed to induct the youngest member of…

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VIVA! clinches Golden Target at PRIA national awards

Breaking news from Darwin:  The PR ladies at VIVA! Communications capped off a stellar year clinching Highly Commended (second place), in the category for Health Organisations, at the recent (October) 2010 Public Relations Industry of Australia (PRIA) National Awards for Excellence. The national recognition follows hot-on-the-heels of a win for the same ‘Trimming teens with…

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