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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Platform
Wednesday 16 December 2009
The team at Platform would like to thank you for your support in 2009 and wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
We look forward to seeing you in 2010 relaxed and rested after a well earned break.
Please note that the Platform office will be closed from 23 December 2009 to 4 January 2010. For any urgent matters please contact Kirsty Danby on 0413 401 323 or email her at kirsty@platformcommunications.com.au .
Platform consultant becomes Associate Member of PRIA
Tuesday 8 December 2009
Platform congratulates Claire Stannard for achieving the new grade of Associate Member of the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA), the preeminent association for communications industry professionals.
Associate Memberships are awarded to candidates who satisfy the PRIA Board that they are suitably qualified and experienced, and who agree to uphold PRIA's standards of ethical and professional conduct.
Claire cites the professional development and networking opportunities offered by PRIA as valuable resources for building her professional capacity, and says she benefitted from attending the PRIA national conference in Brisbane in October this year. Claire used the opportunity to expand her industry network and gain insights from international and high-profile speakers on the emerging trends, technologies and theories for effective communications and public relations to better serve her clients.
As a primary communications consultant at Platform since 2007, Claire has demonstrated her commitment to professionalism, continuous improvement and delivering excellent results for her clients. We welcome this achievement as acknowledgement of her success.
Platform celebrates 3 years
Monday 30 November 2009
Since its inception in 2006, Platform has successfully grown to a dynamic consultancy of 9 team members and its client base has expanded to include a more diverse range of industries and projects.
Platform celebrated a very special milestone on 26 November 2009 - its third anniversary!
Around 40 clients, industry colleagues and Platform staff attended the party held at the chic Platform Restaurant and Bar on St Georges Terrace.
Platform's client Ford Murray presented a glowing testimonial to Platform suggesting a close-knit family who band together to produce outstanding results. He described the team as reliable, creative, smart and dedicated to seeing a project through to on-time delivery when a successful outcome is critical.
Platform Director Kirsty Danby Platform commented on the company's relatively rapid, yet sustainable growth, which she attributed to strong relationships and excellent project outcomes. She went onto thank her clients for their trust and support and praised her team for their efforts over the past three years.
The formalities concluded with a joyous rendition of ‘Happy Birthday' and the cutting of the birthday cake.
RESOURCE SECTOR EMPLOYERS TOLD TO REVISE RECRUITMENT TACTICS IN TIME FOR UPTURN
Thursday 20 August 2009
The who's who of the resources sector were encouraged to change their recruitment tactics to meet the increased labour demand forecast for the resources sector this morning at an industry breakfast run by Mineblogger.com.au.
HR experts from Chevron, Woodside, BHP Billiton, Leighton Contractors, United Group, HWE and more took advice from guest speakers Chamber of Minerals and Energy president Kim Horne and employer marketing specialist ReAgent CEO Mike Beeley.
Mr Horne was optimistic about the future of the sector and employment opportunities that he said would grow with recently announced development projects including Gorgon and the FMG expansion.
He said it was time for recruiters to be more innovative in their approach to attracting people and to look beyond those who were already from within the sector and the State.
"Despite the recent downturn we believe a rapid growth outlook is projected to resume in the early part of the next decade which will boost employment opportunities in the sector," he said. "We need to prepare for this next growth phase and start building tomorrow's workforce. But we also need to look outside the sector in order to find new talent, rather than just stealing people from each other, which simply causes unsustainable salary increases."
He suggested that to meet forecast growth, the resources sector would need to take a leadership approach and sell Perth and Regional WA in order to secure workers from other states, sectors and overseas markets.
Mr Beeley supported this approach and encouraged the exploration of innovative ways to stand out from the crowd and seduce job seekers by making an emotional connection through a variety of mediums that would capture all audiences.
"Rather than looking for candidates, you need to create them. Appeal to both active and passive job seekers, by seducing and engaging with them," he said. "Recruiters need to look at all mediums such as blogging sites, trade shows, online social marketing networks, sms marketing and alumni programs, which should all form part of a comprehensive campaign."
Mineblogger chief Jody Elliot said the CME outlook was good news for the State and that WA recruiters in the resources industry could lead the way with innovative recruitment tactics.
"While the job landscape has changed during the past year, CME's report highlights continued job opportunities in the sector and a strong future demand for labour for committed projects," Ms Elliott said.
"Mineblogger can be used to complement traditional recruitment tactics, and is specifically designed to engage the passive job market. It is a unique information resource for employers and job seekers in the resource sector,' she said, "We encourage employers and industry experts to post news, tips and information relating to careers and job opportunities in the industry onto the website.
The Mineblogger site provides employers with a free link to communicate with potential candidates about upcoming projects.
PLATFORM WELCOMES APPOINTMENT OF MANDY DADDO
Monday 10 August 2009
Platform Communications welcomes Mandy Daddo to the team. Mandy commenced with Platform in mid-August 2009 as a senior communications consultant, with 12 years of experience in strategic corporate communications.
Having previously worked for the Western Australian Chamber of Minerals and Energy, Mandy has found her niche in stakeholder management and business development roles and Platform welcomes her experience and knowledge to their dynamic team.
NEW PROJECT MANAGER, LACHLAN BUGARIN
Saturday 1 August 2009
Native title and Aboriginal heritage approvals consultancy, KHC has increased its project management capacity with the recent appointment of Lachlan Bugarin.
Lachlan brings considerable project management and customer service experience to KHC, having worked extensively with the Western Australian State Government, reviewing policies and responding on behalf of his Director, while ensuring project deadlines and budgets were maintained and met.
KHC Managing Director Kellie Hill said that despite the global economic downturn, the resources industry in Western Australia is experiencing strong activity and growth, particularly for iron ore, gold, uranium and infrastructure.
"We have appointed Lachlan as a resource to accommodate this sustained growth," Kellie said. "Lachlan's background in project management and his experience with government policy make him a great new addition to our team."
Since joining the KHC team, Lachlan has taken on native title and tenement research and is managing numerous native title/heritage projects under the guidance of Kellie Hill.
Lachlan's appointment adds to KHC's already well respected team of consultants. His proficiency across the Landgate and Tengragh tenement database systems and up to date knowledge of information on heritage and native title for Western Australia, Queensland, the Northern Territory and South Australia makes Lachlan a valuable new addition to the team.
NEW CLIENTS SIGNAL INDUSTRY GROWTH
Saturday 1 August 2009
2009 Western Australian Telstra Business Awards Finalist, KHC is enjoying continued growth despite current global economic conditions, securing numerous new contracts since October 2008.
KHC is now managing native title negotiations and Aboriginal heritage and affairs for uranium, gold, diamond and potash projects in Western Australia's Pilbara, Murchison and Kimberley regions, as well as in the Northern Territory.
KHC founder and Managing Director Kellie Hill said the volume of new work was a positive indication that the resources industry, particularly in Western Australia, is gearing up for new growth.
"Native title and heritage approvals are the first steps for new mining, exploration and infrastructure projects," Ms Hill said. "With more successful native title negotiations comes the potential for more resources industry projects and growth."
BRAND NEW
Saturday 1 August 2009
KHC launched a dynamic new logo and brand this month, following another successful year of business growth.
KHC Managing Director Kellie Hill said the new brand was developed to reflect the company's core business activities and values, and marked the beginning of an exciting new stage of growth and development for KHC.
"Our business is flexible, strong and continually growing," Kellie said. "Our new logo and brand communicate this through the vibrant red colour and natural grass graphic. Early feedback has been overwhelmingly positive; our clients love our fresh new look."
"Our team is unchanged and we are continuing to apply our expertise to achieve positive and sustainable results for our clients," she said.
"By staying up-to-date and aligned with our customers' needs and priorities, we're able to offer superior service in the areas of heritage and native title approvals for mining, exploration and infrastructure projects."
KHC's new brand and logo has also been applied to the company's website, providing KHC with a modern and streamlined online presence.
Visit KHC online at www.khc.net.au.
Kellie Hill recognised for business excellence
Tuesday 14 July 2009
Native title and Aboriginal heritage approvals company, Kellie Hill Consulting (KHC) has been recognised for business excellence, emerging as a finalist in the 2009 Western Australian Telstra Business Awards.
Since 1992, the Telstra Business Awards have recognised and rewarded outstanding Australian businesses that exhibit ingenuity and innovation.
KHC is one of five Western Australian finalists in the businessowner Micro-Business Award category, for businesses with five or less employees. The winner of this award will receive a masthead advertising package valued at $7,000 and will compete for a national businessowner advertising package valued at $20,000.
WA finalists in all categories will be officially presented with their awards at a gala night at Perth's Hyatt Regency Hotel on July 14. The state winners will then move on to the Telstra Business National Awards, to be held on August 20.
KHC founder and Managing Director Kellie Hill said her company's position as a finalist in the Western Australian Telstra Business Awards provided her business with great encouragement and recognition.
"These awards celebrate our achievements and our journey," Kellie said. "The Telstra Business Awards not only recognise our success, but also the hard work we have all put in to reaching our goals."
Platform plans multi-launch for Commissioner for Children and Young People WA
Friday 27 March 2009
Platform has been engaged to assist Western Australia's Commissioner for Children and Young People with the launch of three communication-focused initiatives; the Commissioner's new office location, website and youth brand.
These initiatives have been developed to raise the Commissioner's profile and to enable her to more positively engage with her key stakeholders.
Platform is providing strategic communications advice and services, including stakeholder relations, advertising, event management, media relations and government relations to help the Commissioner achieve these desired outcomes.
Platform wins major tender with leading Western Australian University
Friday 6 March 2009
Platform has developed the marketing strategy for a major new initiative on behalf of a leading Western Australian university. Platform will assist with the implementation of its recommendations, working in tandem with the university's internal communications team over a two-to-three year period. Platform will provide services and expertise to assist with stakeholder consultation, event management, publication development and design throughout this period to ensure the university's stakeholder engagement is of a world-class standard.
Barrick Gold enlists Platform for internal communications reinvention
Tuesday 3 March 2009
Barrick Gold is the latest mining company to engage Platform Communications to undertake ongoing design and creative work on its behalf. Most recently, Platform assisted with the reinvention and production of Barrick's quarterly Safety newsletter, which is a primary focus of the company's internal communications program.
Platform attends PDAC Convention, Canada
Sunday 1 March 2009
Platform sent a contingent to Canada in March to attend the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2009 International Convention, Trade Show and Investors Exchange. Platform's delegates were among some 18,000 people attending the convention, which provided excellent networking opportunities and a new perspective on the industry in Western Australia and internationally.
Platform's representatives were able to strengthen several existing professional relationships with other Perth-based convention attendees, while establishing many new relationships during the three-day event.
Merry Christmas from Platform Communications
Friday 19 December 2008
We have had a fantastic year at PLATFORM and would like to thank you for your support.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
From everyone on the team, we hope you have a wonderful holiday season.
Eat, drink and above all, be merry!
Please note that Platform Communications will be closed from 22 December 2008 to 5 January 2009. For any urgent matters please contact Kirsty Danby on 0413 401 323 or email her on Kirsty@platformcommunications.com.au
Platform produces inaugural Perth Focus newsletter for Xodus Group
Wednesday 17 December 2008
Platform managed the writing, production and design of Xodus Group's new quarterly newsletter: Perth Focus. This represents a new internal communications channel for Xodus Group's Perth offices and will be an ongoing project for the Platform team.
Platform launches Kellie Hill Consulting
Wednesday 26 November 2008
Platform is excited to reveal the new logo and brand launch for Perth Native Title and Heritage Advisors: Kellie Hill Consulting. Platform designed the new Kellie Hill logo and website, along with an integrated suite of promotional collateral, to meet the specific needs of this specialised business. The new Kellie Hill website is due to go live in coming weeks.
Platform designs Shire of Ravensthorpe website
Monday 3 November 2008
The Shire of Ravensthorpe engaged Platform Communications to undertake the redesign of its website. Following consultation with the Shire, Platform has created a fresh and innovative new look for the website. The site is currently in production with Platform's website associate Elixir Marketing Group.
Platform supports Mineblogger website launch
Wednesday 29 October 2008
www.mineblogger.com.au, a website developed for recruiters in the resources industry, is now up and running enabling employers to communicate with candidates on career opportunities and information that can't be communicated elsewhere, 24/7, globally and in real time.
The innovative website provides a simple, accessible and practical one stop shop for the total resource sector for candidates, employers, trainers and associations.
www.mineblogger.com.au ensures that both employers and candidates receive the same information enabling them to keep abreast of industry movements at any point in time. The site is easily discoverable and focuses on attracting candidates to and within Australia and is only for employers, representative bodies and training associations- not recruitment agencies.
Visit the site for yourself and have a look- www.mineblogger.com.au
BHP Billiton contract extension
Tuesday 9 September 2008
Platform's service contract with BHP Billiton was extended in August to provide the company with a further 12 months of support services.
Platform Communications enjoys a positive working relationship with BHP Billiton, with open communication ensuring the continued success of this relationship.
The Platform team is involved across a range of ongoing communication projects for BHP Billiton Stainless Steel Materials, Nickel West and Ravensthorpe Nickel Operation.
Our strategists will continue to work closely with this client to deliver comprehensive ongoing communications support, preparing local media campaigns, speechwriting and generating factsheets and brochures.
Platform takes a fresh approach to corporate communications that achieves results through established stakeholder dialogue and creative guidance.
Our team provides BHP Billiton Nickel West with ongoing strategic support to plan and implement the following:
- change management processes
- innovative event concept generation
- event coordination and management
- sustainability reporting
- employee newsletters
- media and analyst tours.
Platform wins ARRC Annual Report
Friday 5 September 2008
Western Australia's leading petroleum and minerals centre of research and expertise, the Australian Resources Research Centre (ARRC) appointed Platform Communications to produce the content for its 2008 Annual Report.
ARRC is a major initiative of the Western Australian Government, CSIRO and Curtin University of Technology, developed in conjunction and consultation with the petroleum and mining industries. This research hub exists to deliver knowledge, understanding and solutions for the challenges facing Australia's resources and oil and gas industries.
The Platform team worked swiftly to generate the content for this Annual Report, which details the many exciting research projects that were initiated at ARRC during 2007-08.
Platform drew on its specialist understanding of the resources and oil and gas industries to deliver a balance of creative, stylised writing and highly technical substantive information for this report.
Xodus Group to present at APPEA 2008 Environment Conference
Monday 18 August 2008
Platform congratulates longstanding client Xodus Group on selection to present at APPEA 2008 Environment Conference. Xodus Group Director Environment Francis Baronie together with Coakes Consulting Director Dr Sheridan Coakes will present their abstract "Applying Gestalt: The strategic importance of integrated environment and social impact assessment and management in petroleum development processes" at the APPEA 2008 Environment Conference to be held in Queensland on 7-9 October. The conference is attended by Australia's leading environmental researchers, professionals and government policy-makers and regulators, who seek to understand and improve the oil and gas industry's environmental outcomes. The presentation is an excellent channel for Xodus Group to showcase its capabilities, expertise and experience to key stakeholders, clients and industry peers. Platform Communications support the Perth outfit of Xodus Group with marketing and communication strategies, tools and activities.
Specialist appointment boosts CKA capabilities
Friday 1 August 2008
CKA Risk Solutions, one of our major clients, has further boosted its expanding capabilities, credentials and experience with the appointment of a senior foreign market specialist. The appointment of Stuart McLean as a Director further consolidated CKA's niche position, bringing diverse international experience and high-level account management expertise to the firm. Stuart has an impressive professional background, with first-hand experience in foreign markets that is hard to rival in the Australian marketplace. His experience spans many industry sectors, including power and energy, telecommunications, mining and resources. Stuart returns to Perth after spending eight years as a MD with Marsh, most recently in the Asia Pacific region. Stuart was previously Marsh's COO in NZ and GM of the Pacific Island Territories. This appointment comes at a time of considerable growth for Perth-based CKA, with the firm already acting exclusively for many of Australia's highest profile companies.
Platform continues to grow with appointment of Bec Bradshaw to the team
Tuesday 1 July 2008
Bec commenced with Platform in early July as our Junior Communications Consultant and has quickly found her niche in project and logistical management. Bec is a Commerce undergraduate, majoring in Public Relations and Marketing, whose unique approach to professional communications complements the flair of our dynamic team.