Cultivate Communications – Creative & Strategic Comms Agency

A communications agency for organisations shaping a better future for people and the planet.

We are a full-service communications agency specialising in the sectors of food systems, health, environment, oceans, water and international development.

We are proud to work with clients who are tackling some of our most pressing global challenges and believe that good communication is fundamental to achieving their goals.

Expertise

Our global team supports clients of all sizes, anywhere in the world – both on a project basis and as long-term partners.

Our team brings over 15 years of experience across communications for non-profits, universities, governments, international organisations and the private sector.

A strategic approach lies at the heart of effective communication, and this is echoed across our work. We believe in the power of storytelling to create meaningful connections with audiences and that emotion and science are inseparable. We are headquartered in Queensland, Australia and have supported clients in more than 30 countries.

We pride ourselves on our ability to hit the ground running and integrate seamlessly with communication and research teams alike.

Since 2018, we've supported more than 50 clients across 275+ projects. We bring this wealth of experience to every opportunity.

Our Team

Holly
Holmes

Founder and Managing Director

Samuel
Stacey

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Samurdhi
Ranasinghe

Communications Officer

Ella
Holmes

Multimedia Communications Specialist

Kimberly
Viloria

Graphic Designer

Filip
Milovac

Cinematographer

Michael
Major

Senior Science Writer

Monica
Evans

Writer and Editor

Yongki
Agustinus

Digital Strategist

Vita
Ayu

Full Stack Web Developer

Bagus
Pramajaya

UI/UX Designer

VALUES

Our work has purpose, and that purpose is what drives us. These are the core values that unite our team and guide what we do.

Purpose

We work with clients and on projects that are helping to shape a positive future for people and the planet. The world we want to live in is the one our clients are working to build.

Integrity

We act with integrity and professionalism. We always treat each other and our clients with respect.

Collaboration

We work collaboratively as a team and with our clients to deliver our best work. We listen first. We harness the strength of diversity across disciplines and backgrounds.

Learning

We are curious communicators who are always learning and striving to improve in our areas of expertise. Our sectors change constantly. So do communications. We stay current on innovations, trends and developments.

Quality

We produce quality work that we are proud to share. We pay attention to detail and ensure accuracy across all that we do.

Our commitments in practice

Just a few ways we demonstrate our values.

Mentoring
university students

Since 2021, we have provided volunteer mentoring to students at the University of Queensland through the HASS Connect Mentoring Program.

Woman-owned
business

We are proudly a small woman-owned business headquartered in regional Australia.

Green workplace
objectives

Our Workplace Sustainability Action Plan ensures that our office is efficient in our use of energy and water, that we reduce the waste we produce and the impacts of purchasing, and that we offset emissions that can’t be reduced.

Pro bono
communications services

We provide pro bono communications services to help community organisations and small non-profits improve the impact of their communication. Please reach out to us if you feel your organisation is suitable.

anywhere in the world