About me
Australian Environment, Climate, Science, Sustainability Communications Specialist
Hi, I’m Justine – an environmental scientist turned writer, storyteller and communications specialist.
I live on Bundjalung Country in the Clarence Valley (Northern Rivers NSW) and work remotely with good-hearted people and organisations across Australia.
I’m a nature lover, tiny garden grower, dedicated tea drinker and learn-as-I-go mum. I live in a country town with my husband and daughter. I’m also part of the dirtgirlworld team – a sun-powered, hot-house of creative storytellers dedicated to growing a better planet for children, families and communities.
At the heart of it all, I love a good story. Because I believe that stories can change our world.
I love using the power of words and storytelling as a force for good. For me, it’s just second nature.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of creating strategic communications material and content for organisations including WWF-Australia, mememe productions, NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service, NSW Environment Protection Authority, WorkForClimate and AgriFutures Australia.
My work covers strategic messaging, editorial content, educational resources, case studies, reports, campaign copy and digital communications.
These projects have reached national audiences through campaigns, programs and publications – from environmental education and climate advocacy to wildlife conservation, regenerative agriculture, carbon farming, clean energy and climate investment. Each piece is designed to inform, inspire and activate.
With a deep love of place and regional communities, I’ve also helped showcase unique Australian destinations through storytelling and editorial content for Clarence Valley Tourism, Coffs Coast Tourism, and Wolgan Valley in the Greater Blue Mountains.
My feature articles have appeared in Marie Claire, Australian Traveller, SBS Food, Outback, ABC Organic Gardener and other national media outlets.
Why work with me?
I bring decades of experience in climate, environment, sustainability and communications.
I have a degree in environmental science, with majors in social policy and development, environmental economics and policy, and planning.
I also have a graduate certificate in environmental education and expertise in educating and motivating diverse audiences to change behaviours.
My career began at Australia’s first Federal Government climate change agency, where I produced industry emissions reports before expanding into climate science and agriculture.
Since then, I’ve worked across policy, projects and communications in both state and federal governments – with roles spanning renewables, energy, sustainability, water, national parks, marine parks, threatened species and Aboriginal cultural heritage.
Today, I help government agencies, purpose-driven organisations and forward-thinking businesses communicate the solutions we need for a brighter tomorrow.
It’s time to create something good together.
