Local Government
Be believable. Be dependable. Be reputable.
Dr Neryl East is Australia’s authority on local government communication. She has extensive experience providing support and advice to Councillors and Council leaders.
After a media career, Neryl spent two decades in senior local government communication roles where she managed multiple challenges and crises including the fallout from arguably the country’s biggest council corruption scandal.
She now speaks to local government audiences, facilitates tailored master classes and works one-on-one with council leaders who want to communicate authentically and cement new levels of trust with communities and teams.
Trusted by:
Australian Local Government Association
Local Government Professionals
Australian Local Government Women’s Association
Local Government Association of Tasmania
Society of Local Government Managers NZ
Waratah-Wynyard Council
Huon Valley Council
Tweed Shire Council
Murray Bridge Council
Bega Valley Shire Council
Upper Lachlan Council
Willoughby City Council
Darebin City Council
Coffs Harbour City Council
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
City of Parramatta
Ballarat City Council
Hume City Council
Blacktown City Council
Georges River City Council
Yarra City Council
Forbes Shire Council
Eurobodalla Shire Council
City of Salisbury
Mildura Regional City Council
Snowy Valleys Council
Devonport City Council
Lismore City Council
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
Wingecarribee Shire Council
North Sydney Council
Randwick City Council
Mosman Council
Hornsby Shire Council
Strathfield Council
Kiama Municipal Council
Wollondilly Shire Council
Shellharbour City Council
Tamworth Regional Council
Albury City Council
Woollahra Council
Shoalhaven City Council
Fairfield City Council
Campbelltown City Council
Camden Council
Darwin City Council
City of Canada Bay
“In all my years in local government, I’ve not come across anyone with the range of skills and experience that she offers.”
“Thank you Neryl, fantastic presentation, valuable content, thoroughly enjoyed this session. We need more!”
“Thanks for sharing your wisdom, knowledge, experience and in particular your tailored tips. Great feedback from all involved”
“Our Councillors and senior leaders haven’t stopped talking about how useful the sessions were.”
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Engage Dr Neryl East and renowned transformational speaker Robyn Moore to come into your organisation and deliver their landmark program, Reset and Revive in 2025.
“We have had amazing feedback from our team.”
Are you in a council communication role?
Join the Local Government Communication Professionals Network, convened by Dr Neryl East.
Neryl is on a mission to elevate the communication profession in local councils, ensuring communicators are the trusted advisers they need to be.
Join her complimentary monthly webinars and register for the Network’s annual Summit and Development Program - a unique, immersive experience that transforms council communication teams.
Want more? Neryl’s most popular topics are always tailored for your council or local government peak body.
Trust Under Pressure: Be believable, dependable and reputable in a shifting world
Leading in the Spotlight: How to be a transformational leader who commands attention through outstanding communication
Ignite Your Influence: The keys to communicating with confidence and credibility so you’re a champion influencer in business and life
Harness the Power of AI Without Killing Your Credibility
Be Extraordinary, One Choice At A Time: How to take more action, break through obstacles and achieve beyond expectations
Leadership Intensives and Master Classes
Aligning communication with corporate strategy
Building trust with key audiences
Clear and confident communication
Communicating effectively in difficult times
Advanced media skills
Advanced presentation techniques
Strategic crisis communication
