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Raving Reviews

Reviews and testimonials from past clients

some of the clients I've worked with:

Writing workshop reviews

 Jo’s course was life changing. I’ve always struggled with spelling and grammar. 

In one day, these workshops helped more than my 30 years of school and degrees have. I recommend it to everyone.

LUKE RUANE | Nurse Management Coordinator, Department of Health

I wanted to help my team refresh and enhance their writing skills and contacted Jo on a colleague’s recommendation. 

My team’s experience was overwhelmingly positive. 

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her workshops. Thanks Jo!

JOHN ATKIN | Superintendent, NT Police

Jo presented two very engaging presentations to our staff, which challenged us to think about our writing style and use of punctuation. Teachers and admin staff participated together, and everyone learnt something. 

It was a great refresher for our own writing as well as tools to help us teach punctuation to students. Staff enjoyed Jo’s presentation style. We'd love to work with her again.’

HELEN CHATTO Principal, Girraween Primary School

Jo ran punctuation training for all our staff. Her knowledge of the subtleties and nuances of punctuation in the English language are second to none.

Our preconceptions were challenged in a positive way, and Jo improved the quality of our product.’

​LEON LOGANATHAN | Ward Keller

Out of all the workshops in the Aboriginal Employment Program, your punctuation and writing sessions have been the most insightful and relevant to my work placement. 

Thanks for your hard work to educate us.

SILAS CAMPOS | NTG trainee

‘We frequently run Jo’s workshops. They're suitable for all levels—we’ve run them for AO2 to executive level.

Writing is a skill needed at all levels, and these sessions have greatly lifted our written communication.’

​PETA PREO | NT Government, DCIS

‘Jo’s workshop was so clear and simple in its approach.

What we learnt has made a big difference to our team’s approach to our business writing.’

​JANET HAMILTON | Darwin Convention Centre

‘Jo has run several workshops with my team. The sessions are  comprehensive, relevant and energetic. Everyone was engaged.

Jo's style makes otherwise dull subjects interesting and thought-provoking.’

​ANDREA ROBBINS | Territory Generation

Staff still refer to the workbook and use the tools Jo taught us months after the course.

In so many courses, it’s in one ear and out the other, but Jo’s content and delivery mean it actually makes a difference to the way we work.

​NARELLE GOSSTRAY | NT Department of Sport and Recreation

 

We identified a need for writing skills training, and Jo was highly recommended.

Her workshops are interactive, very well presented and relevant to our roles.

​GEORGINA MICHAEL | NT Department of Trade, Business and Innovation

It actually makes a difference to the way we work...

‘Staff still refer to the workbook and use the tools Jo taught us months after the course.

In so many courses, it’s in one ear and out the other, but Jo’s content and delivery mean it actually makes a difference to the way we work.’

​NARELLE GOSSTRAY | NT Department of Sport and Recreation

REVIEWS AND TESTIMONIALS 

Editing and proofreading reviews

‘Jo turned public service sludge into clarity, logic, timeliness and killer accuracy.

If you need to find the pithy essence to keep your audience focussed on your message, I highly recommend Jo.’

​TIM POWE | Power and Water Corporation

‘Jo translated the NTEPA’s wording into language people unfamiliar with the material could understand.

We couldn't have produced the document we did without her editorial eye.’

​DR BILL FREELAND |  NT Environment Protection Authority

‘Proofreading of the Interim Report, Draft Final Report and Final Report was carefully carried out by Ms Jo Robertson of Communicate NT.’

​JUSTICE RACHEL PEPPER | Chair, Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory

‘Jo has superior writing and editing skills. She is professional and on time. I can't recommend her highly enough.’

​KYRN STEPHENS | Danila Dilba Health Service

‘Jo edited two large documents that had been drafted by a number of people.

She cut through the jargon and technical language to produce clear, consistent and professional copy.’

​SAM LATZ | Power and Water Corporation

‘Jo, your editing was brilliant. So helpful and clear, and what we liked most was your systematic way of going about it. 

You have helped us so much in creating a high-quality resource.’

​GAYLE RAYMOND | NT Department of Education

‘Working with Jo is always such a pleasure.

She’s a professional and creative writer who always ‘gets’ what I need straight away.’

JILL MORRIS | Darwin International Airport

‘I now have a true appreciation of your ability to make content clear and snazzy!’

​MARIE-CLARE BOOTHBY | All Financial Services

‘Jo has superior writing and editing skills.

She is professional and on time. I can't recommend her highly enough.’

​KYRN STEPHENS | Danila Dilba Health Service

The copy captured the essence of my message beautifully...

‘When I read the copy Jo had edited, I was bowled over.

She captured the essence of my message beautifully, intuitively and powerfully—shining a light on the parts that just weren’t coming together for us.’

​TIM POWE | Power and Water Corporation

Is it time to upskill your team (or even yourself) for better communication at work? 

HERE'S HOW I CAN HELP:

In-person training

I'll come to you. We'll get everyone 'on the same page' with valuable team discussion.

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Online training

Improve your writing skills at your own pace from your desk/conference room/couch/beach chair.

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Copy editing

I'll make your content error-free, clear and consistent and ensure it meets 2026 Australian standards.

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