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Media and Communications

The Media and Communications team help the organisation communicate effectively with the community and look after the following areas.

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The Source News and Media

View Source articles.

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Media Liaison and Publicity

Media releases, media calls and photo opportunities are managed by Media and Communications.

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Greater Dandenong Council News

Greater Dandenong Council News magazine (formerly known as 'The City') is Greater Dandenong's monthly magazine.

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Community Engagement

Find out more about how to engage with our community.

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CALD Communications

Did you know one in seven Greater Dandenong residents has limited fluency in English?

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Corporate Publications, Branding, Design and Printing

Communications that go our to the broader public and on the website should be either professionally designed.

Corporate Powerpoint Template

Logos and Templates

The Greater Dandenong logo and Style Guide are key components of Council’s identity.

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Corporate Style Guide

The Style Guide is a good starting point for any questions you have about Council communications and style.

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Corporate Websites and Intranet

The Digital and Marketing team provides management and maintenance for Council's corporate websites.

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Internal Communications

Find out the best way to communicate with the organisation as a whole.

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Council uses a range of official social media accounts to communicate with customers, promote programs, services and the city.

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Greater Dandenong has a number of enewsletters that keep subscribers up to date on a range of topics.

Photographers and cameras

Council has a panel of contractors for all photography and production (live action and animation) services. These are the only companies that can be used for any photography and videography services, including promotional advertising, animated and motion graphic content for the big screen, event photography, images for publications, etc.

Media and Communications needs to be contacted before any photographer is engaged. We will be able to advise on which contactor is best suited to your specific project.

This not only ensures we comply with the tender, but allows us to share work across the panel.

Contact Media and Communications or email news@cgd.vic.gov.au.

Digital Camera

Media and Communications have a few digital cameras that can be loaned out to staff. If you need to borrow a digital camera, please email your requested pick up and return dates to news@cgd.vic.gov.au.

Organise a speech

If you have an event or function coming up that you would like the Mayor to speak at, there are a few procedures that you need to know. Read the following document first.

A Guide to Councillor Attendance at Events - 200KB

1. Two weeks before the event check mayor’s availability and obtain a speech request form from Jo Thorn (ext. 5230). Speech Request Form

2. Information you will need to fill out the form includes people who should be acknowledged, purpose of the speech, length of speech, the order of speakers and main points to be covered

3. A copy of other speakers speeches is useful in ensuring that there isn’t a double-up of information

Marketing and Communications will take care of your request, then send a copy to Jo Thorn for the mayor.

Acknowledging Traditional Owners

Staff who host meetings, launches, functions or civic events are also being asked to recognise the original owners of the land when preparing speeches or welcoming notes.

In Aboriginal culture, the community is the backbone and strength of society. To have community organisations and groups acknowledging prior ownership of this land brings reconciliation to the grassroots level and is deeply valued and appreciated by the Aboriginal community.

The following statement can be used as part of the normal welcome or opening, and is usually made by the first speaker of the meeting.

"Good morning/afternoon/evening everyone, firstly I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land and welcome you all here to this meeting/function etc..."

Marketing and Communications will ensure this in included in the speech, where appropriate.

Local Newspaper Advertising

Staff can contact the local newspapers directly and book their advertisements. However if you have any questions or need advice contact Media and Communications.

Many advertisements can be placed in the classified section (public notices) or the middle section of the paper (general advertising). The early general news section (general advertising) is generally within the first 7-9 pages and there is added costs to this section, but it will give your ad more prominence.

General Advertising

Phone or email the paper/s and book space for your advertisement as early as possible
If you know what size you would like let them know otherwise they will determine the sizing through the amount of text given. Always stress that you want the lowest rate available
Email your text through on a word document, also attach images each required
The papers have their own in-house designers to create the ad. You will get a proof to sign off on
Once you are happy with the proof, the advertisement must be approved by Media and Communications before publishing. Email final drafts to News for approval
Advise Customer Service and Records that you're placing the advertisement

General advertising contact:

Dandenong Journal
Jessica Hickin
Star News Group
Ph: 0490 464 156
Email: jessica.hickin@starnewsgroup.com.au

Leader Newspapers (Digital publication only)
Ph: 1300 398 151

Classified Advertising

Text for classifieds can be emailed directly to the paper with instructions that the logo must be included.

Classified contact

Star News Group (Dandenong Journal):
Ph: 13 24 25
classifieds@starnewsgroup.com.au

Submission deadlines

The Journal (Monday paper)
General advertising – Thursday 1pm
Classifieds – Friday 12pm

Public Notices

Did you know that it is a requirement under the Local Government Act 1989 for Council’s website to contain public notices?

If your Public Notice requires a map, all text within the map must be legible and accessible.

Once you are happy with the proof, the advertisement must be approved by Media and Communications before publishing. Email final drafts to News for approval.

Due to these requirements, if you are placing a public notice in the local paper please advise Media and Communications (news@cgd.vic.gov.au) so it can be placed on the website. Please provide content a week prior to advertising to allow sufficient time.

For more information go to Community Engagement and Consultations

Image Library

Please note that the image library is currently being upgraded. Once complete you will be able to search for and request corporate images via Objective.

In the meantime, you can access the existing image library as well as a wide range of more recent images from the hard drive in the Media and Communications office (Dandenong Civic Centre).

If you require a particular image, or can't get to the Dandenong office, please contact the Media and Communications team at news@cgd.vic.gov.au or 8571 5311 for assistance.

If you would like to be involved in the image library upgrade (eg feedback and testing) please email news@cgd.vic.gov.au.