As a council communication professional, you know just how tough it is right now.

Communities are polarised, views are entrenched and every unpopular decision sparks an instant storm of criticism.

How can you help your Council build trust when there’s so much confusion and hostility – often because of misinformation, disinformation or malinformation?

When emotions are high and fake news spreads rapidly, people are looking for leaders and brands they can believe in.

Join us for the first webinar of 2026 for the Local Government Communication Professionals Network, which will take you through proven steps to pre-empt and meet misinformation and disinformation head-on, while helping your leaders role-model clarity, civility and credibility.

You’ll take away:

• A framework to identify harmful and/or false information and limit its spread
• Insights to ensure your Council is an ongoing source of truth
• Practical tips to fortify your Council’s reputation in a volatile environment

Clearly, there’s no magic wand to stop false information spreading online or spilling into angry public protests. However, you can control how you show up and how you positively influence your Council’s actions – regardless of your communications role.

This complimentary webinar tackles a crucial topic for our times and one that’s not often discussed openly. Make sure you don’t miss it!

Dr Neryl East - Local Government Communication Specialist

After an extensive media career, Neryl spent 15 years in senior local government communication roles.

As well as partnering with councils around Australia to elevate their communication skills, she now coaches and advises government leaders at the highest level on communicating high-stakes messages with clarity and connection.

Neryl has a PhD in Journalism and is the author of five books including an Amazon best-seller on media and reputation. She is a Certified Speaking Professional and Past National President of Professional Speakers Australia.