Building stronger connections through communication

Published on 12 November 2026

Media and communications masterclass The power of speaking and storytelling Owning your online presence Engaging your team and community

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Now is an important time to consider how well your council is connecting with its community and how strong communication can support community engagement and the successful delivery of projects.

Kim Skubris is a familiar and highly regarded name in local government media and communications training. Kim understands the unique communication challenges facing councils and the importance of building confidence, capability and strong relationships with the community.

As Kim is often heard quoting one of her favourite sayings, “People don’t know how much you know until they know how much you care.” That starts with the “Why”.

Her practical, engaging workshops cover everything from media relations, public speaking and storytelling to online presenting and understanding your ‘why’. Each session is designed to meet the specific needs of council leaders, teams and communities, while encouraging collaboration, confidence and team building.  

Sessions can be delivered face-to-face or virtually and tailored to the needs of individuals, councils and their communities:

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your media and communications skills, build confidence in public speaking and storytelling, strengthen community engagement or improve the way you present online, strong communication skills can help you connect with greater confidence and impact.

Please reach out to the Peak Training team at training@peakservices.com.au if you’d like to know more about how our media and communications training can support your team. Courses can be delivered face-to-face or virtually and tailored to meet your needs.