Communications for health, science and purpose-led organisations
Connecting with the right audience, at the right time, with the right message.
Connecting with the right audience, at the right time, with the right message.

Hello, I’m Emma Norgrove.
I am a communications specialist helping organisations in the health, science and purpose driven sectors.
Through ECN Communications, I bring strategic insight and hands-on delivery, backed by more than 30 years’ experience developing evidence-informed PR and communications programs.
My sector experience spans health, medical research, allied health, pharmaceutical, food science and nutrition, and FMCG. I have supported a broad range of organisations, from industry peak bodies, advocacy groups and not-for-profits to multinational companies, consumer brands and senior leadership teams.
My expertise spans both B2B and consumer communications, with senior agency experience across Australia and the UK.

I develop practical, evidence-informed communications strategies that help organisations build awareness, strengthen engagement, manage risk and support action.
This includes capturing audience and sector insights, identifying priority audiences, developing messages, supporting internal and external communications, and advising on issues management.

I help organisations identify and engage the people who matter most to their work. Through clear messaging, targeted communication and practical engagement planning, I support clients to build stronger relationships, increase awareness, strengthen advocacy and create measurable momentum around their priorities.
I develop media strategies that connect the right story with the right audience at the right time. From shaping newsworthy angles and preparing spokespeople to pitching journalists and managing interview opportunities. I help clients secure meaningful media coverage that increases awareness, builds credibility and supports broader organisational goals.
I develop social and content strategies that help organisations communicate with purpose, consistency and impact. From LinkedIn content and campaign planning to newsletters, thought leadership and stakeholder updates, I help turn ideas and evidence into clear content that builds visibility and engagement.
ECN Communications is my consultancy, and when you work with ECN, you work directly with me — from strategy and planning through to delivery. When a project needs extra capacity or specialist skills, I can draw on a trusted network of experienced freelancers to support the work.
I work with organisations across health, science, research and purpose-driven sectors — from healthcare agencies and medical research groups to not-for-profits, consumer advocacy organisations, professional bodies and multinational companies.
What they often have in common is the need to communicate complex issues,, build trust with audiences, and turn communications into practical outcomes — whether that is stronger awareness, stakeholder engagement, media visibility or support for change.
I provide strategic and hands-on communications support, including media engagement, stakeholder communications, messaging, content development, LinkedIn and social media content, newsletters, reports, issues communication and project-based communications delivery.
Both. I can work independently on a defined project, provide additional capacity during busy periods, or work closely with an internal team, agency or leadership group. My approach is practical, collaborative and focused on helping work move forward efficiently.
My strongest experience is in health, medical research, food science and purpose-driven communications. I’m particularly interested in work that involves complex information, evidence-based messaging, stakeholder engagement, consumer advocacy, medical research or public awareness.
Yes. I can help identify media angles, shape key messages, prepare spokespeople, pitch to journalists and manage interview opportunities. My focus is on media engagement that supports a broader objective — such as raising awareness, building credibility, supporting advocacy or strengthening organisational profile.
Yes, I provide flexible senior communications support when organisations need additional capacity, whether for a specific project, campaign, launch, report, event, or a busy period. This can range from strategic planning through to hands-on delivery, depending on what is needed.
The best place to start is with a conversation about what you need, what you are trying to achieve, and where communications support could add the most value. From there, I can recommend a practical scope of work, timeframe and approach.
Need communications support for a project, campaign or busy period?
Let’s have a conversation about what you’re working on, what you need, and how I can help.
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