Meet Alison — Alison is an experienced communication, engagement and media consultant and the founder of Oak Lane Consulting Pty Ltd. With over 20 years’ experience, she has worked across large and complex environments including federal and state government organisations such as the Department of Defence, Services Australia, the Digital Transformation Office, Goulburn-Murray Water and the Victorian Government’s $2B Connections Project.

Alison specialises in helping organisations connect meaningfully with their audiences — whether that’s communities, stakeholders or internal teams. Her work is grounded in strong collaboration and relationships, with a focus on crafting clear, compelling narratives and delivering engagement that is thoughtful, inclusive and effective.

Known for her practical approach and ability to navigate complex environments, Alison supports projects from strategy through to delivery — ensuring the right message reaches the right audience, at the right time, through the right channels. She brings energy and authenticity to her work, creating engagement processes that are not only impactful, but genuinely enjoyable to be part of.

Through Oak Lane Consulting, Alison is committed to helping organisations achieve their objectives through communication and engagement that is purposeful, well-designed and grounded in real-world experience.