The Australian Defence Force was called upon to help in the whole-of-government response to the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Effective and impactful communication plays a vital role in keeping stakeholders, including the general public, informed about what the ADF is doing and what is required of the public to ensure they are complying with relevant government rules and regulations.
As a Lieutenant Commander and Reserve Public Affairs Officer, John led the Public Affairs function in New South Wales providing proactive and reactive support, working with and advising senior military commanders on media and communication issues.
