Not to be left behind by the good souls at Ragan, the good souls at Melcrum have waded into the social media pool with the launch of the Communicators Network. This site provides integrated links to many of the Melcrum resources.

My home over there is:

http://www.communicatorsnetwork.com/?page_id=24&tgt=1191768646

Since 2006, Melcrum have provided the excellent Internal Comms Hub as a digest of their resources as well as articles from the UK an US versions of their publications. Earlier this year, they extended this to cover the Australian market. There is a range of Australian content available.

The move, alongside the steady growth of the local IABC chapters, indicates the continuing development of the internal communication profession within Australia.

http://www.internalcommshub.com/open/memberhomepage.shtml

Communication World, the IABC monthly newsletter features a short piece on how work I have been doing within QBE to align internal communication around a common internal brand.
For details of the article, read here:
(Note -requires IABC membership to view)
http://www.iabc.com/cw/private/pdf/2007/GlobalPerspectives_2007_0304.pdf

The NSW Chapter of IABC ran an information session today for communication professionals considering becoming an accredited business communicator. This international qualification from IABC is the only one of its kind in the communication industry. Participants at the information session heard from three of Australia’s seven ABCs, Meryl David, Lorri Lennon and recently accredited Chapter President Simon Covill.

Earning the designation, “Accredited Business Communicator (ABC)” is the highest honour accorded by the International Association of Business Communicators and is awarded only after the applicant submits a professional portfolio and passes a rigorous 4.5 hour written and oral examination, demonstrating strong ethics and strategic and tactical abilities as a communicator.

Simon described the satisfaction of going through the accreditation process: “It’s a tough process but achievable! And the personal satisfaction of knowing you have reached a global standard in communication excellence is more than worth it.”
October is also Accreditation month. By signing up this month, you can be in the running for some great prizes – many of which will help you in your accreditation.
For additional information, visit the IABC website: www.iabc.com/abc