Australian medical writer, editor and plain English specialist
Using accessible language to promote health literacy across the globe
My mission
My mission
My mission
Bridging the gap between medical jargon and community understanding
In today's world of disinformation, clear and evidence-based medical content isn't just helpful – it's crucial. That’s where I come in.
I’m Emma Calley, a medical writer and plain English specialist from Melbourne, Australia. My role is to translate complex health information into accessible language for all literacy levels.
After all, great communication isn't about sounding clever. It's about making sure the target audience understands.
Free introductory call
Chat with me about your project – free of charge.
What sets me apart
What sets me apart
What sets me apart
Why hire me for your health projects?
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Over 10 years of writing and editing experience
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Over 10 years of writing and editing experience
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Over 10 years of writing and editing experience
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Strong digital content skill set, including search engine optimisation (SEO), AI search and web trends
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Strong digital content skill set, including search engine optimisation (SEO), AI search and web trends
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Strong digital content skill set, including search engine optimisation (SEO), AI search and web trends
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Comprehensive knowledge of the Australian health system
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Comprehensive knowledge of the Australian health system
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Comprehensive knowledge of the Australian health system
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Well-developed research fact-checking and data interpretation skills
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Well-developed research fact-checking and data interpretation skills
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Well-developed research fact-checking and data interpretation skills
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Ability to write and edit in Australian, British and American English
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Ability to write and edit in Australian, British and American English
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Ability to write and edit in Australian, British and American English
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Extensive experience creating content for audiences of all ages and literacy levels
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Extensive experience creating content for audiences of all ages and literacy levels
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Extensive experience creating content for audiences of all ages and literacy levels
My services
My services
My services
As a medical and health writer, I can help you with...
Who I work with
Who I work with
Who I work with
My clients
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Public and private health organisations
I have extensive experience working with public and private health organisations to produce accessible content across all mediums.
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Public and private health organisations
I have extensive experience working with public and private health organisations to produce accessible content across all mediums.
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Public and private health organisations
I have extensive experience working with public and private health organisations to produce accessible content across all mediums.
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Science, education, non-profit and social enterprises
My skills also translate well to science, education, for-purpose and non-profit spaces, including fundraising, advocacy and social enterprise.
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Science, education, non-profit and social enterprises
My skills also translate well to science, education, for-purpose and non-profit spaces, including fundraising, advocacy and social enterprise.
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Science, education, non-profit and social enterprises
My skills also translate well to science, education, for-purpose and non-profit spaces, including fundraising, advocacy and social enterprise.
Testimonials
What clients say about me
Angela Speranza
Emma is absolutely amazing at what she does and is a pleasure to work with! She is friendly and professional while helping you to meet all your writing needs and truly cares about her clients. I am so grateful to have found her and would highly recommend her for any copywriting or editing work.
Phil Reece
Presented a diverse range of skills and knowledge that blended well for our digital marketing directory platform. The well-written content showcased her attention to detail, accuracy, and knowledge of our market. I have enjoyed working with Emma and recommend her to any other client.
Alicia Jennings
Emma is a talented and diligent health communications professional. With an eye for detail and strategic mind, she delivers outstanding communications. Emma is a great addition to any project and I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Ange Bolte
I have sincere gratitude for the letter of application Emma created for me. Her knowledge of words and how to make a person shine is outstanding; I couldn't recommend her highly anough.
Niamh O'Brien
A pleasure to work with; pitching timely ideas with great hooks, delivering on time and to brief. Her writing is evocative, informative and requires minimal editing before publishing.
Amy Foyster
Reliable, professional, friendly and a great writer! Her ability to take a brief and nail it, or pitch her own story angle makes her the perfect mix of strategic and creative.
Testimonials
What clients say about me
Angela Speranza
Emma is absolutely amazing at what she does and is a pleasure to work with! She is friendly and professional while helping you to meet all your writing needs and truly cares about her clients. I am so grateful to have found her and would highly recommend her for any copywriting or editing work.
Phil Reece
Presented a diverse range of skills and knowledge that blended well for our digital marketing directory platform. The well-written content showcased her attention to detail, accuracy, and knowledge of our market. I have enjoyed working with Emma and recommend her to any other client.
Alicia Jennings
Emma is a talented and diligent health communications professional. With an eye for detail and strategic mind, she delivers outstanding communications. Emma is a great addition to any project and I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Ange Bolte
I have sincere gratitude for the letter of application Emma created for me. Her knowledge of words and how to make a person shine is outstanding; I couldn't recommend her highly anough.
Niamh O'Brien
A pleasure to work with; pitching timely ideas with great hooks, delivering on time and to brief. Her writing is evocative, informative and requires minimal editing before publishing.
Amy Foyster
Reliable, professional, friendly and a great writer! Her ability to take a brief and nail it, or pitch her own story angle makes her the perfect mix of strategic and creative.
Testimonials
What clients say about me
Angela Speranza
Emma is absolutely amazing at what she does and is a pleasure to work with! She is friendly and professional while helping you to meet all your writing needs and truly cares about her clients. I am so grateful to have found her and would highly recommend her for any copywriting or editing work.
Phil Reece
Presented a diverse range of skills and knowledge that blended well for our digital marketing directory platform. The well-written content showcased her attention to detail, accuracy, and knowledge of our market. I have enjoyed working with Emma and recommend her to any other client.
Alicia Jennings
Emma is a talented and diligent health communications professional. With an eye for detail and strategic mind, she delivers outstanding communications. Emma is a great addition to any project and I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Ange Bolte
I have sincere gratitude for the letter of application Emma created for me. Her knowledge of words and how to make a person shine is outstanding; I couldn't recommend her highly anough.
Niamh O'Brien
A pleasure to work with; pitching timely ideas with great hooks, delivering on time and to brief. Her writing is evocative, informative and requires minimal editing before publishing.
Amy Foyster
Reliable, professional, friendly and a great writer! Her ability to take a brief and nail it, or pitch her own story angle makes her the perfect mix of strategic and creative.
Client case studies
Client case studies
Client case studies
Insights and tips for better healthcare decisions
Insights, works samples and case studies
FAQs
FAQs
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Do you work with private and public organisations?
I work with organisations across the private and public sector that align with my values - in Australia and across the globe.
Can I request a custom quote?
I am happy to provide custom quotes for projects large and small.
Do you offer keyword research?
I am happy to add keyword research to any project for an extra cost. This fee reflects the time it takes me to deep-dive on a topic and create best-practice recommendations to optimise content for digital search.
Do you offer plain English and language consulting?
I love sharing my knowledge of plain English and helping organisations enhance their existing practices! I am available for custom online coaching sessions and webinars, as well as bespoke language guide development.
Do you offer language localisation?
I offer language localisation to Australian English as part of my editing services. If you are an international brand looking to launch a product or service in Australia, language localisation is a critical step to ensure your content resonates with local audiences.
Do you work with private and public organisations?
I work with organisations across the private and public sector that align with my values - in Australia and across the globe.
Can I request a custom quote?
I am happy to provide custom quotes for projects large and small.
Do you offer keyword research?
I am happy to add keyword research to any project for an extra cost. This fee reflects the time it takes me to deep-dive on a topic and create best-practice recommendations to optimise content for digital search.
Do you offer plain English and language consulting?
I love sharing my knowledge of plain English and helping organisations enhance their existing practices! I am available for custom online coaching sessions and webinars, as well as bespoke language guide development.
Do you offer language localisation?
I offer language localisation to Australian English as part of my editing services. If you are an international brand looking to launch a product or service in Australia, language localisation is a critical step to ensure your content resonates with local audiences.
Do you work with private and public organisations?
I work with organisations across the private and public sector that align with my values - in Australia and across the globe.
Can I request a custom quote?
I am happy to provide custom quotes for projects large and small.
Do you offer keyword research?
I am happy to add keyword research to any project for an extra cost. This fee reflects the time it takes me to deep-dive on a topic and create best-practice recommendations to optimise content for digital search.
Do you offer plain English and language consulting?
I love sharing my knowledge of plain English and helping organisations enhance their existing practices! I am available for custom online coaching sessions and webinars, as well as bespoke language guide development.
Do you offer language localisation?
I offer language localisation to Australian English as part of my editing services. If you are an international brand looking to launch a product or service in Australia, language localisation is a critical step to ensure your content resonates with local audiences.