Communications: Keeping it Real

Street address
20 Ventosa Way, Werribee VIC 3030
Phone
0417 423 812
E-Mail
margaret.paton1@gmail.com
Website
https://realcommunications.com.au/
ABN
17076843467

I’m a senior communications consultant and writer with 40+ years’ experience helping organisations communicate complex ideas clearly and credibly.
My work sits at the intersection of strategy and content—supporting leaders, education and workforce organisations, and professional services firms to translate complex material into persuasive, audience-focused communication.

Typically, I'm engaged to:
• Ghostwrite thought leadership articles and reports
• Develop ebooks and long-form content (5,000–10,000+ words) used for positioning and client engagement
• Write case studies, profiles, and sector commentary
• Edit research reports and translate technical or academic material for broader audiences

With a background in journalism (The Age, Australian Financial Review and other national publications) and senior communications roles across government and higher education, I bring both editorial judgement and organisational insight to each project.
My work is particularly suited to projects where clarity, tone, and credibility matter—especially when communicating complex, technical, or sensitive material.

Alongside consulting, I’m a part-time PhD candidate in education at Deakin University, with a focus on qualitative research and evidence synthesis. My background includes a Master of Teaching, graduate diploma in communications management and a journalism degree, which underpin my sector knowledge and writing practice.
AI-enhanced research, writing development, editing, and proofreading, always refined with a human touch.

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