Where smart strategy andcreative tactics meet.

Helping you connect with your community

Parker & Co Communications provides strategic public relations guidance and engaging communications campaigns to help organisations connect with their communities, build their brands and navigate change.

We specialise in community engagement, social media, media management, stakeholder relations, behaviour change, issues management, government relations and events.

Michelle Parker has 20 years’ experience as a communications consultant working with not-for-profits, government agencies, international corporations and small businesses.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Public Relations and Organisational Communications from Charles Sturt University in 2002, Michelle managed a boutique PR agency in Sydney servicing some of Australia’s best-known brands before founding her own consultancy on the Mid North Coast in 2010.

Parker Communications forms specialist teams for key projects drawing on the expertise of trusted collaborators including graphic designers, website developers, digital marketers, photographers and video production companies.

"I’m passionate about giving a voice to causes I care about, messages that matter and brands I believe in."

WHAT WE DO

Strategy

Comprehensive, integrated communications plans

Media

Media strategy, relations, training and monitoring

Community

Community relations and stakeholder engagement

Brand

Reputation management, brand strategy

Change

Behaviour change communications

Issues

Issues and crisis planning, management and training

Content

Copywriting across online and offline communications

Digital

Websites, social media and online communications

Events

Event management and promotion

Marketing

Digital and traditional marketing communications

Advertising

Strategy, content, design and online communications

Multimedia

Photography, video, infographics, print

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

I found Michelle’s drive, enthusiasm and work ethic of the highest standard at all times. Michelle is an outstanding woman with a strong community focus and incredible attention to detail.

Necia Waghorn, Tastings on Hastings

We couldn’t be happier with the quality of our newsletter and the professionalism that Parker Communications offers us.

Roy Wilkinson, Akubra

Michelle’s extensive experience, combined with her good common sense and practical approach, helped Council achieve high levels of awareness, engagement and action within the local community.

Gordon Cameron, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council

Michelle’s practical tips on how to handle any media situation were invaluable to our organisation. We left the training session feeling confident to plan for and tackle all forms of media encounters. Her delivery was engaging and enjoyable.

Cassie Simadas, Garden Village

One of Michelle’s key strengths is her ability to form long term partnerships with clients who come to rely on her impressive PR skills and sound professional guidance.

John MacGregor, MacGregor Public Relations

Michelle is passionate about using her skills and experience to help our community become more sustainable. Her professionalism and passion are a great combination that is helping us to achieve our goals in this exciting project.

Ali Bigg, MidWaste