Communications consulting for change, internal, and leadership communication
Communication expertise when you need to kick big goals
Internal & Change Communication Consultants - Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne & beyond.
Most organisations don't struggle with change, big projects or strategy because of the work itself. They struggle because they don't have the specialist communication skills, time or people to bring everyone along. That's where we come in.
Cuttlefish Communications is a Brisbane-based communication agency. Our senior team has decades of combined experience across financial services, not-for-profit, government and corporate organisations. We work with clients in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and across Australia and internationally, in person and online.
How we help
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Internal communications
Build or strengthen your internal communication function: strategy, channels, governance and plans that support engagement, retention and your business goals.
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Change & project communications
Bring people with you through restructures, new systems, mergers and new ways of working. We use our EPIC Change Communication Framework to plan and deliver communication that gets buy-in.
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Strategic communication
Communication strategy and support to deliver your business strategy, launch new initiatives and build awareness of your brand.
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Leadership & learning
Workshops, coaching and resources that help leaders communicate with confidence, build influence and turn their people into advocates.
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Audits & research
Find out what’s really going on with an independent communication audit or research project, and get a clear roadmap to fix it.
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Messaging and Thought Leadership
Clear brand messaging and LinkedIn content that sounds like you, written by experienced communicators, never by AI.
Choose the support that fits
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Strategy Power Sessions
Best for: One challenge you want to solve fast
What’s included: 90-minute one-on-one session and a written action plan
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Flexible Support Packages
Best for: Teams that need an extra pair of expert hands
What’s included: Experienced communicators on call, in blocks of 20 to 40 hours with no lock-in
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Strategic Comms Packages
Best for: A big change or communication project
What’s included: From getting started through to end-to-end strategy, planning and delivery
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Audits & Research
Best for: Organisations where communication isn’t working and you need to know why
What’s included: An independent audit or research project, with surveys, interviews, benchmarking and a clear roadmap to fix it
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Messaging & Thought Leadership
Best for: Businesses and leaders who want clear messaging and LinkedIn content that sounds like them
What’s included: Brand messaging, thought leadership and ghostwriting in your own voice, written by people, not AI
How we work
We want to make it easy for our clients. With our approach to consulting, we reduce the fuss, time, and re-work that can easily creep in when there's a lack of clarity and care. Our five-step process makes sure the outcomes you want are delivered on time, and on point!
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Step 1: Discover
A two-hour initial workshop designed to deep dive into the problems you want to solve, the opportunities, and get clear on the logistics.
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Step 2: Review
We consolidate everything we learned in the workshop and deliver it back in a reverse brief to ensure everyone's clear on the path ahead.
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Step 3: Develop
We draft the strategy and plan, and then take you through it step-by-step to get your feedback and ensure we're on the right track
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Step 4: Create
We create the communication materials you need to get the word out, starting with getting those key messages right!
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Step 5: Deliver
We hand over everything you need to get communicating, or manage the work for as long as you need the extra pair of hands.
Case studies: Delivering for our clients
FAQs
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Our specialty is change communication: strategies and plans for change projects, and preparing leaders to communicate them. We also set up internal communication functions, write communication materials, and train teams in leadership and change communication and strategic storytelling.
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Most of our team is in Brisbane. We work with clients across Australia, including Sydney and Melbourne, as well as internationally, in person, online or a mix of both.
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Corporate, government and not-for-profit organisations, from small teams to large organisations such as RACQ, Suncorp Bank and Goodstart Early Learning.
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This depends on the size and scope of the project. However, a large change project typically starts from $10,000. Strategy Power Sessions are $347 AUD. We offer adjusted pricing for not-for-profits and NGOs, so get in touch.
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Yes. Our flexible support packages give you blocks of 20 to 40 hours to use across different communication work, with no lock-in contract.
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Our senior team has delivered communication strategies, training and coaching for corporate, government and not-for-profit clients for years. We're practical, we're easy to work with, and we make sure your people actually understand and act on the message.
One-off project or ongoing support, we can help
Tell us what's happening in your organisation and we'll recommend the best way to support you.