Raising awareness through strategic communication
As a cornerstone of Australia’s research and innovation landscape, this institution drives groundbreaking advancements across technology, health, environment, defence and space sectors. We partnered to develop frameworks that would showcase their unique capabilities and strengthen engagement with key stakeholders in the national research ecosystem.
Stakeholder Analysis
Through detailed audience mapping across government, defence, education and industry sectors, we identified strategic relationship opportunities and developed targeted messaging. This informed the creation of a comprehensive stakeholder engagement framework to drive meaningful connections.
Communication Planning
We designed a multi-channel communication strategy, encompassing social media, digital engagement and media relations. This was supported by clear governance frameworks defining roles and responsibilities across all communication channels.
Implementation Roadmap
We developed a detailed 12-month implementation roadmap with resource planning frameworks and evaluation metrics. This was underpinned by a strategic narrative and key messages to guide all engagement activities.
Outcome
- Clear strategic direction for communication activities
- Comprehensive toolkit of communication channels and products
- Detailed implementation plan with practical timelines
- Framework for ongoing stakeholder engagement
- Enhanced capacity to demonstrate research impact
- Platform for building strategic media relationships
Elevating Research Excellence: Strategic Engagement for National Innovation
Our strategic communication and stakeholder engagement expertise delivered practical frameworks to enhance organisational visibility and demonstrate distinctive value within Australia’s research and innovation ecosystem.
Meet our team
Katherine Fraser
Chief Executive Officer
Katherine Fraser is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of 1 and One Consulting. She leads the firm’s delivery of transformative communication, stakeholder engagement, and change management solutions across government, corporate, and not-for-profit sectors. With over two decades of experience spanning public service, ministerial leadership, and industry partnerships, Katherine is recognised for her ability to drive complex reforms and lead organisations through periods of change.
Throughout her career, Katherine has led strategic initiatives that required deep industry insight, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and innovative thinking. Her expertise extends across diverse portfolios, including health, defence, social services, climate, and more. As a trusted leader, she is known for aligning complex policy and operational objectives with practical, measurable outcomes that serve the broader community.
Under Katherine’s leadership, 1 and One has become a trusted partner, working with clients to navigate challenges, implement impactful solutions, and deliver exceptional value. Katherine’s approach combines strategic oversight with a passion for building strong relationships and driving positive change. Her work continues to inspire transformation across sectors, empowering organisations to thrive in complex and evolving landscapes.
John Burton
Principal Consultant
John is an expert in developing and implementing change strategies. He is also an internal and external stakeholder engagement, governance, and business development expert. Working across Commonwealth, State, and Local Government levels, John has held a wide range of senior government roles and specialist assignments in health care, public transport, customer service/contact centres, social policy, not-for-profit governance, and financial management sectors.
Laura Jurowicz
Consultant
Laura’s expertise in operations management in government at both the Federal and State level has positioned her well for working in fast-paced environments with demanding priorities. She excels in working with diverse stakeholders, bringing a calm and focused disposition and using proven methods to streamline operations, cut costs and increase productivity. Her detailed and ethical approach to project management and coordination is appreciated by the many clients she has built strong relationships with.