Strategic advisory grounded in evidence, outcomes and experience
Established for over 16 years, Infodec Communications works with government, not-for-profit and business clients, supporting organisations to secure funding, win work and communicate with confidence.
Our work sits at the intersection of funding, governance and strategic communications. We help organisations navigate competitive assessment environments, including grants, tenders and recognition programs, by clarifying their story, strengthening their evidence base and aligning their approach with published criteria and stakeholder and client expectations.
What we do
Infodec Communications provides advisory services across three core areas:
Secure funding
We support organisations to build funding readiness, prepare competitive grant submissions and position themselves for longer-term sustainability through diversified funding approaches.
This includes experience supporting organisations to understand how eligibility, assessment criteria and acquittal requirements are applied in practice.
Win work
We work with organisations engaging in tenders, proposals and recognition programs, applying a disciplined, criteria-led approach that reflects how assessors evaluate capability, value and impact.
Communicate with confidence
We help organisations articulate their purpose, outcomes and impact clearly through strategic communications, reporting and evidence-led documentation.
This includes the development of white papers, thought leadership strategies, opinion pieces, research reports, Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) and ESG frameworks, to support organisations in meeting governance expectations, demonstrating impact and engaging effectively with stakeholders, funders and partners.
Across all engagements, our focus is on clarity, preparedness and credibility.
Our approach
Our work is grounded in a practical understanding of how assessment and decision-making processes operate in government, community and commercial environments.
In addition to supporting applicants, Infodec Communications has experience designing funding programs and participating in assessment processes, providing first-hand insight into how applications are evaluated, scored and moderated.
We place a strong emphasis on:
- early preparation and planning
- evidence-based narratives
- alignment with eligibility and assessment criteria
- understanding risk, value for money and public benefit
- building internal capability, not dependency
This approach supports organisations not only to succeed in individual applications or submissions, but to strengthen confidence and resilience over time, through diverse avenues including sponsorship, publicity and public relations.
Leadership & experience
Infodec Communications is led by Jo Ryan, Managing Director.
Joanne holds a BA (Communications), a Master of International Studies, and is a Justice of the Peace in NSW. She is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD). Her professional background spans senior roles in media, communications and advisory services, working closely with government agencies, not-for-profit organisations and businesses.
Jo’s experience includes:
- supporting organisations through grants, tenders and business awards
- designing grant programs and acting as a grant assessor
- delivering capability-building workshops for councils and community organisations
- advising on governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement
- developing effective strategic communications campaigns
Jo is also the author of How to Win Tenders, an easy-to-read guide that demystifies procurement processes and builds confidence for organisations operating in competitive assessment environments.
In addition, Jo has served as a judge for business awards, providing insight into assessment frameworks and evaluator expectations.
Published work & sector contribution
Jo Ryan is the author of How to Win Tenders, a practical guide designed to help organisations better understand procurement processes and approach tendering with confidence.
The publication reflects Infodec Communications’ broader advisory approach, focused on clarity, evidence and alignment with assessment criteria, and draws on real-world experience across government, not-for-profit and business sectors.
Our delivery team
Infodec Communications is supported by a small, experienced delivery team providing specialist support across research, content development, digital delivery and project coordination.
The team works closely to ensure work is delivered accurately, consistently and on time, with clear quality controls and oversight across all engagements.
This model allows Infodec Communications to combine senior-level advisory input with reliable delivery capability, while maintaining continuity for long-term clients.
Why organisations work with us
Organisations work with Infodec Communications because we bring:
- experience on both sides of the funding process, applicant and assessor
- a clear understanding of how grant and tender decisions are made
- the ability to translate complex requirements into engaging content
- a collaborative, capability-building approach
- experience across government, not-for-profit and business contexts
Our work is measured by outcomes, confidence and readiness.
Professional recognition
Infodec Communications has been formally recognised for excellence.
