GovTech & Public Sector

Social Media for Government Summit Australia 2026

The essentials

Event details

Dates
November 2026
Organiser
CommsRoom
Industry
GovTech & Public Sector

Who attends

The audience

Great opportunity to learn and network for newcomers and even mid-career social media managers in government.

As described by the organiser

Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • Design
  • Marketing
  • Media
  • Social Media
  • Government
  • Digital Media
  • Future
  • Renewable
  • Career
  • Strategy
  • Content
  • Employment

On stage

Speakers

  • Sean O’ByrneHead of Social Media, Special Broadcasting Service
  • Benjamin MarshallSocial Media Manager, Victorian Department of Health
  • Kaitlin CookSocial Media Communications Coordinator, Queensland Police
  • Isabelle WhitingtonMedia and Social Media Planning Manager, Australian Bureau of Statistics
  • Jeremy BowellTransport for NSW
  • Caitie LovelandSenior Social Media Editor, Services Australia
  • Caitlin CashA/ Manager, Social and Digital Media, Queensland Health
  • Erin ThomasSocial Media Manager, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
  • Andy MullensSocial Media Manager, Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
  • Holly Lawrence-WattDigital Media Manager, NSW Police
  • Maddison StaffordDirector of Communications, Ambulance Victoria
  • Sarah AdamsSocial Media Manager, City of Melbourne
  • Madeleine CliffordCassowary Coast Regional Council
  • Kendall MasterDirector, Channels and Content, Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
  • Trish TzannesHead of Social Media and Content, University of Sydney
  • Emily McLeanSafe Transport Victoria
  • Rachel MurphyExternal Communications Manager, VicHealth
  • Diane MorrisAssistant Director Social Media, Department of Education
  • Amy McCannSocial Media Advisor, Australian Sports Commission
  • Lauren WaiteSocial Media Officer, NSW SES

On the floor

Sponsors and partners

  • AIMCO
  • AASM

Logistics

Where to stay

Places to stay near the venue.

  • Causeway Inn on the Mall

    80 m from the venue

  • BreakFree Heritage on Little Bourke

    120 m from the venue

    318 Little Bourke Street

  • YTI Garden Hotel

    180 m from the venue

    372-378 Little Bourke Street

  • Pullman Melbourne City Centre

    180 m from the venue

    195 Swanston Street

  • Causeway 353 Hotel

    200 m from the venue

    353 Little Collins Street

  • Ibis Budget

    210 m from the venue

    97-103 Elizabeth Street

  • Novotel Melbourne on Collins

    240 m from the venue

    270 Collins Street

  • Quest Fairfax House

    240 m from the venue

    392 Little Collins Street

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