Working with us

Trainers in health and science communication wanted

We're looking for freelance trainers from all states and territories to join our panel of high quality contractors. You'd have experience in training and/or course development in the following areas:

  • plain English writing
  • scientific writing and oral presentations
  • writing for academic journals
  • report writing
  • health communications.

You'd have a thorough grounding in the principles of adult learning, and a good understanding of the professional development environment. You'll love working with people and be passionate about the value of effective communication. You'll also be highly motivated, well-organised and an excellent time manager. And you'd be comfortable managing relationships with clients and other suppliers.

To apply, please email a covering letter and resume to Jackie Stephenson, Professional development manager, at jackie.stephenson@raggahmed.com. Applications close on Monday 30 January 2012. 

Projects

Sometimes, as a freelance writer or editor, you're limited in the work you can take on.  A job might seem suitable, but too big. Or you know you can do all the writing, but don't know how to handle the focus groups needed to finish it off. Or you can edit, but have never worked with designers.

We may be able to help. We have a broad range of skills, and are happy to work cooperatively with writers, editors, designers and others who have projects that match our capabilities and interests. If you'd like to talk about a project, please contact us.

 

Latest events


Mental health matters

 

 

Mental illness is as common as cancer and cardiovascular disease, affecting nearly one in two Australians. Our new report Mental health matters shows that it has an enormous impact on society. It often starts in adolescence and many people affected get little or no mental health care.

 

With a foreword written by Professor Pat McGorry AO from The University of Melbourne, the report demonstrates the difficulties people living with mental illness face in plain language and accessible graphs.

 

Mental health matters is the second report in RaggAhmed's snapshot series that addresses issues of public interest. Our first was Fine, but not fair.


NSW Institute of Psychiatry fellowship

 

Tanya Ahmed, RaggAhmed principal, has recently been awarded a fellowship in leadership, advocacy and management from the NSW Institute of Psychiatry. Her primary role will be to provide support and leadership for staff who are addressing smoking in NSW mental health services.

 

Tanya will also have opportunities to gain experience in many leadership and management functions of both the chief psychiatrist and local health network administrators.