# Social Media for Government Summit Australia 2026

- Dates: November 2026
- Location: Pullman Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia
- Organiser: CommsRoom
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector

## Who attends

Great opportunity to learn and network for newcomers and even mid-career social media managers in government.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://socialmediagov.co/)
- [Registration](https://secure.akolade.co/registration/event?eventcode=COM22MO27)
- [Agenda](https://socialmediagov.co/agenda/)

## Topics

- Design
- Marketing
- Media
- Social Media
- Government
- Digital Media
- Future
- Renewable
- Career
- Strategy
- Content
- Employment

## Speakers

- Sean O’Byrne, Head of Social Media, Special Broadcasting Service
- Benjamin Marshall, Social Media Manager, Victorian Department of Health
- Kaitlin Cook, Social Media Communications Coordinator, Queensland Police
- Isabelle Whitington, Media and Social Media Planning Manager, Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Jeremy Bowell, Transport for NSW
- Caitie Loveland, Senior Social Media Editor, Services Australia
- Caitlin Cash, A/ Manager, Social and Digital Media, Queensland Health
- Erin Thomas, Social Media Manager, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
- Andy Mullens, Social Media Manager, Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
- Holly Lawrence-Watt, Digital Media Manager, NSW Police
- Maddison Stafford, Director of Communications, Ambulance Victoria
- Sarah Adams, Social Media Manager, City of Melbourne
- Madeleine Clifford, Cassowary Coast Regional Council
- Kendall Master, Director, Channels and Content, Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
- Trish Tzannes, Head of Social Media and Content, University of Sydney
- Emily McLean, Safe Transport Victoria
- Rachel Murphy, External Communications Manager, VicHealth
- Diane Morris, Assistant Director Social Media, Department of Education
- Amy McCann, Social Media Advisor, Australian Sports Commission
- Lauren Waite, Social Media Officer, NSW SES

## Where to stay

- **Causeway Inn on the Mall**: 80 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.causeway.com.au/)
- **BreakFree Heritage on Little Bourke**: 120 m from the venue, 318 Little Bourke Street, 3000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.breakfree.com.au/heritage-on-little-bourke/)
- **Holiday Inn Bourke Street Mall**: 130 m from the venue, 296 Little Collins Street
- **Hotel Indigo**: 150 m from the venue
- **YTI Garden Hotel**: 180 m from the venue, 372-378 Little Bourke Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ytigarden.com/)
  - Phone: +61 3 9600 4000
- **Pullman Melbourne City Centre**: 180 m from the venue, 195 Swanston Street, 3000
- **Mercure Welcome**: 180 m from the venue, 265-281 Little Bourke Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.mercurewelcome.com.au/)
- **Causeway 353 Hotel**: 200 m from the venue, 353 Little Collins Street, 3000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.causeway.com.au/)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/social-media-for-government-summit-australia-melbourne-0c9f1b1e8976/