Communications support for not-for-profit and social enterprise teams

Communications workload weighing you down?

You don’t have to carry it alone.

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You’ve found a stabilising partner bringing clarity, structure and calm to small not-for-profit and social enterprise comms teams.

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A trusted thinking partner for busy comms leads

Hi, I’m Tanya Hollis, a communications specialist helping purpose-driven organisations communicate clearly and accessibly without overwhelm.

Drawing on experience across journalism, public relations and marketing, I support solo comms leads and small teams navigating competing priorities, sensitive stories, deadline pressure and board scrutiny.

Reliable, versatile, senior communications support to ease your workload.

Communications support to help you do your job well

Professional writing backed by senior thinking.

Communications strategy
Search optimisation
Accessible and inclusive content
Project leadership
Message architecture
Editorial judgement
Calm external perspective

Services

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Annual reports

Breathe life into your compliance basics with a report to showcase your impact.

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Digital PR Foundations

Know what the internet thinks of you and take control.
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Freelance support

Experienced strategic comms support for agencies and in-house teams.
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Milestone narratives

Capture the stories of your people and purpose and preserve your legacy.

Direct, senior communications support

When you work with me, the person you brief is the person doing the work.

No account handovers.
No layers of interpretation.
No need for hand-holding.

Just experienced communications support that integrates smoothly with your team.

Kind and careful content for organisations that value access and inclusion

Accessibility, inclusion and ethical communication guide how I approach every project.

Ethical storytelling

Sensitive stories deserve thoughtful, respectful handling. With Story Caretaker training through Our Race, I approach every story with care, integrity and an understanding of the responsibilities involved.

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Accessible content

Reduce confusion, build trust and respect your diverse audiences by making content easier to understand and navigate. I’m familiar with WCAG standards and ISO Plain Language principles.

What others say

Working with Tanya feels like having another team member, not a contractor. She stretches a modest budget further than we thought possible while lifting the quality and confidence of the work.

Lisa McLeod

Executive Officer, Fletcher Jones Family Foundations

Tanya’s expert copy editing added consistency and clarity to our publication, while her deep understanding of inclusive language and narrative flow enhanced our messaging. 

Erica Naughtin

Communications Senior Manager, genU

Her knowledge, skills and attention to detail ensure media opportunities are risk-averse; they run smoothly and generate maximum exposure.

Julie Lawrence

Assistant Director (media), National Disability Insurance Agency

Clients I’ve worked with

Travellers Aid logo.
Fletcher Jones Family Foundations logo.
genU logo.
Copy That logo.
Metro Assist logo.
MindBlank logo.
Kelp for Kids logo.
Provincial media logo.
Geelong Grammar School and Geelong Grammar Foundation logos.
MCM logo.
Murdoch Childrens research Institute logo.
Truth Agency logo.
Survivors & Mates Support Network logo.
Arts Law Centre of Australia logo.
Gateways Support Services logo.
Willoughby City Council logo.

Communications support that meets you where you are

Reactive workloads, last-minute requests and little time for the strategic work you know matters.

You’ve got a lot on your plate right now.

Take a breath and book a short introductory chat. Communications work becomes easier when you have someone in your corner who understands your world.

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