Behind the scenes at VIVA! – an intern’s perspective

This is my second week as an intern at VIVA! and I’ve already learned so much. I’ve always had an interest in health however it took me a while to find the right degree. I began a Bachelor of Medical Science where I quickly realised that working in a science lab wasn’t right for me.…

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VIVA! Communications welcomes new member to its award-winning team

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Abbey Flanagan as Account Associate to Team VIVA! “I developed a passion for health and wellness communication while studying Journalism (notably health reporting) and completing an internship at the Australian Doctor Magazine. “Working part-time for one of Adelaide’s largest General Practices for four years further consolidated my…

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Communications in times of cost-effectiveness

VIVA! principal Kirsten Bruce contributed the following article to Health Radar, a quarterly publication on current trends in the health communication industry. Health Radar is published by our GLOBALHealthPR partners from Germany fischerAppelt. In Australia, the price of pharmaceutical products is determined by negotiations between the Federal Government’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Pricing Authority (PBPA) and the pharmaceutical supplier. Pharmaceutical companies…

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