Join us for an up-to-date session on all things social media for health research. This session will cover the risks and benefits of social media, provide actionable tips for finding your unique online voice, and guide you through essential LinkedIn updates to enhance your professional presence. At this end of the session, you will have improved insights into Australia's social media landscape and practical strategies you can use to communicate your research and personal brand.
About the presenter
Kristy Schirmer, Principal Consultant, Zockmelon Health Promotion and Social Media Consulting
Kristy Schirmer (BHlthSc, MPH) has over 20 years experience working in health promotion and public health in Australia and the UK. Through her business Zockmelon Consulting, she works with Governments, not-for-profits and start-ups on social media strategy and storytelling. Kristy is an IUHPE Registered Health Promotion Practitioner and Co-founder of the Australian Public Health Consultants Network. Kristy was prized with the South Australian Primary Health Care Practitioner Award in 2014, and was recognised as one of South Australia’s top 40 under 40 business leaders in 2018. Most recently, Kristy has joined Cancer Council SA where she works in cancer prevention and advocacy part-time alongside her consulting role.
