Health, scientific and medical communication

High-quality health, scientific and medical communication requires more than writing and editing expertise.

It demands:

Scientific expertise to critically analyse, interpret and translate complex data
Strategic communication skills to understand, reach and engage diverse audiences
Knowledge to ensure content complies with accessibility standards and guidelines such as Ahpra, TGA Advertising Code and the Australian Government Manual of Style
Track record of delivering results for government, healthcare, research, university and industry clients.

I help organisations bring clarity and influence to their ideas, data, and projects. As a highly experienced communication consultant, I work with clients to bring projects to life by translating complex health, medical, and scientific data into clear, evidence-based and accessible content tailored to diverse audiences.

I provide a full suite of health, scientific, and medical communication services, including:

Project conception and planning
Stakeholder consultation
Project management
Research, writing, editing and proofreading
Evidence-based content development for:
- Digital platforms – websites, apps, blogs, newsletters, eDetailers
- Print and digital publications – reports, manuals, eBooks, books, journals and manuscripts
- Education and training – CPD modules, online learning and workshops
- Funding and advocacy – grant proposals, speeches, patient resources.

My clients

I create content that is tailored to diverse audiences, ensuring impact and compliance for all levels of health literacy, including patient groups, carers, CALD communities, Indigenous peoples and NDIS users.

I work with:

Government and health agencies – to communicate complex policy and program information
Medical specialists, GPs, and allied health professionals – to improve patient care and upskill with professional education
Research institutes and universities – to translate ideas and data into accessible publications and successful funding applications
Start-ups, pharmaceutical companies, and not-for-profits – to build trust and engagement through credible and accessible content.

Why work with me

With 18 years of consulting experience, I combine a strong scientific foundation with proven communication expertise. Unlike AI-generated content, my work is:

Grounded in the most current peer-reviewed research and backed by credible supporting references that are used correctly
Tailored to your audience’s needs and health literacy level
Backed by a track record of successful delivery across government, university, research, not-for-profit and industry sectors.

And if you do want to use AI to write your content, that's also fine. I can humanise and improve it to ensure it reaches your audience and meets accessibility, tone, style and regulatory guidelines.

Client feedback

"Dear Melissa, I am so happy with what you did! Reads so much better now. More shiny and impressive now. Thank you so much." Scientific paper rewriting.

"Melissa made a real contribution in transforming our 3rd attempt into a successful NHMRC Ideas grant application. She clearly understands what granting agencies are looking for.

Most importantly, she obviously did a lot of her own research to understand the science of our grant, which is very technical – microbeam radiotherapy. From that starting point, she transformed our language into clear, succinct, logical descriptions.

She also discovered unnecessary reiteration, and in this and other ways, made a real practical contribution to meeting the challenge of the page-limit. It’s amazing how experience make a difference." Grant writing and editing.

"I had the pleasure of working with Melissa as the content writer for a complex health-related project and I am very pleased with the result. Melissa navigated the complexities of the project while remaining flexible to our evolving needs. Her attention to detail was evident in her work that she passed back to us ahead of schedule. I would be very happy to recommend her to anyone looking for a writer who is efficient, knowledgeable and easy to work with." MyHeart MyLife consumer resources creation

"Thanks so much, Melissa! Danielle and I have now both had a chance to look at it, and it's fantastic!" Infection Control Manual creation

"Melissa is easy to work with and communicates well. We hired Melissa to assist us with writing policies and procedures for our business, including position descriptions. Melissa's work was very thorough and well thought out. We would definitely hire Melissa again for future projects." Aged Care start-up manual creation.