Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Communication

 

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most complex and urgent public health challenges of our time. But complexity is not an excuse for communication that misses the mark.

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I help government agencies, research institutes, clinicians and healthcare organisations translate the science of AMR into clear, evidence-based communication that reaches clinicians, policy makers and the general public — without losing accuracy.

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With a science degree (BSc/BCom Honours I, UNSW/Garvan Institute) and 20 years of experience, I bring a rare combination of scientific literacy and strategic communication expertise to every AMR project. I understand the science. I know how to make it count.

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I am an experienced health and medical writer who understands scientific terminology, interprets data, and develops tailored AMR messaging.​ I am a contributor to Australia's flagship AMR surveillance publications, having provided project management, writing and editing support for both the AURA 2023 Fifth Report (Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care) and the Sixth AURA Report (Australian Centre for Disease Control, 2026). I have also co-authored peer-reviewed research on antimicrobial stewardship strategies.

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​AMR has a communication problem

Most organisations working in AMR don't have a knowledge problem. They have a communication problem. The data exists. The research is rigorous. But when the message doesn't land with clinicians, policy makers, aged care workers or the general public, the impact is lost.

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That's where I come in. ​I am passionate about translating complex AMR issues and data into clear, impactful, evidence-based messages.

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AMR content for every audience​

Whether you need to communicate AMR surveillance data to a minister, explain antibiotic stewardship to a GP, or make the case for action to the general public, I develop targeted, evidence-based content for every stakeholder:

• Government agencies and public health bodies

• Clinicians, medical practitioners, allied health professionals and aged care workers

• Patients and the general public

• Research and academic audiences.

 

AURA Reports

AURA Reports analyse data and highlight trends in antimicrobial use and AMR in Australian acute and community healthcare settings.

 

I managed the end-to-end publication of the Sixth Australian Report on Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in Human Health, for the Australian Centre for Disease Control, including report planning, stakeholder management, project management, writing, editing and proofreading(1).

 

I also provided editorial and project management services for the AURA 2023: Fifth Australian Report on Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in Human Health for the Australian Commission for Safety and Quality in Health Care, and wrote targeted communications for aged care, allied health, primary care and pharmacy audiences (2).

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CSIRO Co-publication

I co-authored a peer-reviewed a paper with CSIRO on point-of-care testing as a strategy for antimicrobial stewardship, the responsible use of antimicrobials (3).

 

AMR Action+Insights

I wrote a series of articles for this national initiative tackling AMR's rising death rate and economic burden in Australia, covering AMR in schools, sexual health, food supply, aged care and the language used to discuss AMR, areas not typically considered in AMR (4).

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Support for your AMR project​​

• AMR surveillance reports and government publications

• Antimicrobial stewardship resources for clinicians and healthcare professionals

• Patient and consumer AMR education

• Policy briefs and stakeholder communications

• AMR awareness campaigns and public-facing content

• Scientific papers, technical reports and journal articles.

 

AMR communication done well can change behaviour, shift public attitudes and support real policy change. Need expert support for AMR communication, publication or stakeholder engagement?