Helping you tell your story.

Simple writing for complex issues:

  • Quality reports and content
  • Effective business-focussed communications
  • Clear sustainability and ESG writing

Communication to meet your organisation’s goals

Professional, proficient and trustworthy.”

Thanks for visiting Barrett Comms.

I have accepted a full-time contract throughout 2024 and am not taking on projects at this time.

Feel free to contact me if you have any queries or for projects after this time.

Communicate & engage.

 

Does your organisation need to connect with clients and stakeholders? Perhaps you want to explain your position or project simply, so people understand and you can start to build trust.

Maybe you just need more leads from your website. And I’ll bet you don’t have time to write the white papers, news stories and research reviews you need, let alone your annual and sustainability reports?

We can help. We are a boutique studio for content, SEO copywriting and corporate communications.

Here’s how we can assist:

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Quality content writing

Articles, SEO-optimised blogs people will read and Google can find.

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Journalism and writing

News stories that get to the point. Feature articles that explain our world.

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SEO website copywriting

Websites structured and written for readers, optimised for search engines.

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Strategic communications

Professional emails, briefings, research papers and LinkedIn profiles.

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Media and public relations

Releases, strategies and plans to connect with your audience.

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Annual reports

Consistent, high-quality content and editing for your annual report.

Reliable communications consultant.

I’m Rosanne Barrett: journalist, SEO content writer and strategic communicator. For almost two decades I was a reporter for The Australian, the ABC and other media.

Since then I’ve worked with big companies, peak bodies and not-for-profits. I’ve completed the AICD Company Director and IAP2 courses.

This means I have the knowledge and experience to help you, too.

I’m based in Brisbane, with a national and global outlook. 

Rosanne Barrett professional business writing brisbane

Get your message out. Communicate with research reports, white papers, media and search engine optimised websites.

Let a journalist write your story.

Testimonials.

“Rosanne is one of our first-choice external contributors for The Australian‘s commercial content work. It is hard to overstate my appreciation for all the work she has done.”

Steve Waterson

Commercial Editor, The Australian

It was a great collaboration that made the delegation a great showcase of the growing trade links between India and Australia.”

Abhay Mehta

Australian Representative, Confederation of Indian Industry

“I can highly recommend Rosanne for her professionalism, expertise, deep understanding of the audience and business need, and ability to deliver on deadline and in budget. She is a superstar.”

Kathy Packenas

GM Marketing, Communications & Engagement, Asthma Australia

Professional, proficient and trustworthy.”

David Robertson

Public Affairs Manager, Earlytrade

Brands I’ve worked with.

Building trust through stakeholder engagement and communications

Community and stakeholder expectations are rising. Amid increased awareness and access to information - and misinformation - communities and stakeholders are more informed about corporate practices and are better able to compare them to global industry standards, for...

Writing research reports to connect with your audience

Why create research reports?   Research reports can support advocacy, thought leadership, branding and marketing. Whether its purpose is for market research, industry analysis, or academic papers, a well-crafted research report can be an influential tool for your...
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Sponsored content for TechnologyOne in The Australian

Writing content for Technology One and The Australian Queensland is experiencing a surge in tech jobs, with software engineers outnumbering bricklayers. TechnologyOne and the Tech Council of Australia want the border community to understand this and be aware of the...

RSM Brisbane Report

RSM thought leadership: Brisbane Report The brief: The Brisbane office of the global professional services firm RSM wanted to highlight the growth trajectory of their home city. The opportunities emerging from developments and initiatives ahead of the Brisbane 2032...
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Accelerating sustainability in the trucking industry

Accelerating sustainability in the trucking industry Australia's trucking industry, which moves 80 per cent of the country's freight, is calling for a modernisation of its fleet to boost sustainability, efficiency and safety. In this special report for The Australian,...

Reporting on the AICD Climate Governance Forum

The Australian Institute of Company Directors’ Climate Governance Forum 2023 drew nearly 2000 attendees in-person and online to hear the latest in corporate initiatives to transform industry sustainably. I ws among the team covering the Forum for Company Director...
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What to include in a sustainability report

What to include in a sustainability report A sustainability report is a comprehensive document that outlines an organisation’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. It is generally written for a one-year period and complements an annual report or...
What is included in an annual report

What is included in an annual report?

What is included in an annual report? An annual report is a document that sets out an organisation’s key milestones and financial reporting for the year. For many organisations the annual report is a requirement under legislation. So, what must be included in an...
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Sustainability writer

Sustainability content writing It has never been more important for corporates, governments and individuals to change their behaviours to act sustainably. Amid warnings of increasing urgency from the world’s scientists through the IPCC, we are in the decisive decade...

Creating a content planning workshop

How to write an effective content plan for 2022 How to host a content planning workshop that will: Hit strategic goals Cover all aspects of your organisation Be achievable with limited resources.   Planning your content for the year can help you to build a...

What is a health content writer?

Health content writers translate technical health and medical information into clear and concise writing. There is a wide range of medical and health writers. Some are generalists, while others specialise in specific topic areas, writing formats or style. Companies...
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Disability news writing

The NDIS, the Disability Royal Commission and why it matters to all Australians The latest news about the NDIS will become increasingly important as a key Budget item Current disability issues include the Royal Commission into care Thanks to CareAbout Disability news...

Annual report writing in health

This year has really highlighted the importance of science and research in medicine and healthcare. Those working in the labs or our hospitals are quietly going about the process of growing the global knowledge base about disease, treatments and best processes. This...

Content writing for schools

A private school that teaches in Wiradjuri language, Sydney kids taking on NASA-led groups in robotics, suburban kids taking university courses at school, and a not-for-profit school providing holistic education and support for students with autism. This is...
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Crisis communication strategy: Be prepared

Having the right communication channels, contacts and templates ready to go is vital. When local governments faced the challenges of 2020 - pandemic, bushfires, floods - many were prepared. This has massive impacts for the public, who can stay well informed. It also...

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