Melissa Waine​
Health, medical and scientific communication
As a highly experienced health and medical communication consultant, I help organisations bring clarity and influence to their ideas, data, and projects.
I specialise in:
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Unlocking grant funding through compelling, strategically positioned proposals for impactful projects
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Translating complex health, medical and scientific data into clear, evidence-based content that is tailored to the needs of diverse audiences.
With 18 years of experience and a strong scientific background – Bachelor of Science (Hons 1)/Bachelor of Commerce – I combine scientific expertise with digital communication strategy. I am also a member of the Australasian Medical Writers Association.
My clients span academia, communication agencies, government, health practitioners, healthcare organisations, medical specialists, medical device start-ups, not-for-profits, research institutes, pharmaceutical companies, patient groups and researchers in Australia, Asia and the USA.​​​
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Services​​​​​
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Patient and consumer resources​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Project management
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Stakeholder engagement
Recent projects​​
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Academic editing and proofreading for journals
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Advisory board projects
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Book ghostwriting, editing and proofreading
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Content for apps, blogs, books, eBooks, eDetailers, interviews, journal articles, manuals, manuscripts, newsletters, online education modules, research impact case studies, reports, speeches and websites
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Editing and proofreading of PhD and master's submissions
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Grant consulting, project management, writing and editing (NHMRC and MRFF grants, government program grants and tenders, NDIS grants, philanthropic grants and community grants)
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Government report project management, writing and editorial support (copyediting and proofreading)
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Literature reviews
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Medical writing and editing
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Medical copywriting
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Medical writing and editing for Asian and Western audiences
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Online education for healthcare professionals
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Patient handouts, flyers, booklets, books and eBooks
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Research communication for annual reports and marketing collateral
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Reports and technical manuals
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Resources for consumers and patients (including tailoring to Indigenous Peoples and CALD audiences)
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Resources for healthcare professionals and allied health practitioners
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Symposium medical writing for conference presentations
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Website copywriting
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Website content audits and editorial services
Recent projects available online​
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​"The adoption of point of care testing technologies for respiratory tract infections in primary care in Australia: Challenges and facilitators" Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease, Volume 110, Issue 4, 2024
AURA 2023: Fifth Australian report on antimicrobial use and resistance in human health
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Heart Foundation website and My Heart My Life content
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Crohn's and Colitis National Action Plan
Sydney Morning Herald 30 July 2019
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Sydney Morning Herald 14 March 2022
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FemmePharma evidence-based blog
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FemmePharma breast cancer and treatment effects blog
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Why partner with me?
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My clients know that high-quality medical, healthcare and scientific communication requires a strong scientific background, writing expertise, a track record of executing writing projects and knowledge of relevant guidelines and regulations, such as Ahpra and TGA.​ ​
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My clients include a2 Milk, Agilex Biolabs, Agency for Clinical Innovation, Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare, Australian Dental Association, Australian Physiotherapy Association, Awario, Bioceuticals, Bioplatforms Australia, Carers Australia, Children's Medical Research Institute, Clue, Crohn's and Colitis Australia, CSIRO, Drcom, FemmePharma, Global Health Education, Head and Neck Cancer Australia, Heart Foundation, Ingham Institute Applied Medical Research, London Agency, Mass Dynamics, Movember, Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney Morning Herald, The Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Think GP, Ultraceuticals, University of New South Wales, University of Queensland, University of Sydney, University of Wollongong and Williams Lea Tag (WLT).​​
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Read Google reviews from my clients here:
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Bio
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Melissa brings 18 years of expertise in consulting, writing, and editing for a diverse range of clients—from academia, government, and research institutes to healthcare providers, medical specialists, start-ups, not-for-profits, communication agencies, pharmaceutical companies, and patient organisations.
Based in Sydney, Australia, Melissa works with clients worldwide, including across Asia, Europe, and the US. A native English speaker, she is highly experienced in collaborating with teams and individuals for whom English is a second language, ensuring clarity and accessibility in every project.
Keywords: ABI, Academic Editing, Aged Care, Aging Research, Antimicrobial Resistance, Anxiety, Asthma, Bioanalysis, Biosimilars, Bipolar Disorder, Blogs, Carers, Cancer, Cardiovascular, Chronic Kidney Disease, Dermatology, Dementia, Depression, Diabetes, Disability, DVA assessments, Editing, E-Detailers, Education, Evidence-Based Research, Feminine Health, GP Education, Grant Editing, Grant Writing, Gut Health, Healthcare, Healthcare Content, Healthcare Professional Education, Hearing, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, Heart Health, Immunisation, Indigenous Health, Infection, Inflammation, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Literature Review, Literature Reviews, Manuscripts, Manuscript Writing and Editing, Maternal Health, Medical Copywriting, Medical Devices, Medical Editing, Medical Writing, Mental Health, NDIS, Newspapers, Nurse Education, Nursing, Oncology, Online Education, Patient Ebooks, Patient Fact Sheets, Patient Information, Personalised Medicine, POCT, Primary Care, Precision Medicine, Proofreading, Proteomics, Regulated Bioanalysis, Telomere Biology, Vaccination, Veteran Mental Health, Website Content, Wound Care.
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