From community insight to
National Influence.
Advocacy and Government Relations
1. Narrative capture
A documented advocacy narrative framework that reflects the advocates voice, values, priorities and desired change.
This is the foundation for strategic advocacy.
2. Policy position statement
We translate community expereince and organisational theory of change into consise, government ready policy language.
Ready to use for submissions through to funding proposals.
3. Top-30 power map
A ranked map of the most important government and sector actors who are vital to bringing about the change you seek.
Know who and when to approach.
Turn your experience and evidence into sector and government influence.
Through my personalised support, I’ll work alongside you, your team and board, to develop an integrated plan that translates your community insights, lived experience, research and service outcomes into the language that decision makers understand, trust, and seek to partner with.
Personalised
Support
Who We Are
If you are an established community-led organisation, lived experience advocate or social service wanting to level-up and improve your government and funder relationships, we want to hear from you.
We also work with research institutes and academics wanting to shape public policy or build industry partnerships. Taking your voice to influence.
We help community-led organisations, researchers and advocates turn their lived experience, evidence and insights into the credibility that decision makers value and seek. Whether you're working to influence policy, forge collaborations or strengthen funder relations, we ensure that you’re heard from the ground up.
Client Reviews
“Rarely does a business live up to its name so precisely as Effortless.”
— Natalie Collard, CEO Farmers for Climate Change— Lyndal Stuart, Head of Corporate Affairs YMCA NSW“Emma is a talented communicator with strengths in public affairs and policy. Her intelligence, wit and energy makes her a pleasure to work with.”
— Jeremy Bowtell, Director Reality Learning“It’s a rare skill set to combine political savvy with community partnerships and a collaborative mindset.”