Palmerston

Palmerston Association has been a trusted specialist provider of alcohol and other drug (AOD) services in Western Australia since 1980. With a focus on excellence, they support individuals, families, and communities through services such as counselling, family support, outreach, residential rehabilitation, and education. Operating across metropolitan Perth and the Great Southern regions, Palmerston engaged Market Creations Agency in 2024 as their new marketing and design partners. 

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Client Name
Palmerston

Website
palmerston.org.au

Year
2024-Present

Category
Marketing,

Marketing Management

From the outset, our team has worked to enhance Palmerston’s communications, brand, and stakeholder engagement which has seen us achieve some fantastic results together. Market Creations Agency facilitates fortnightly meetings with Palmerston's managers, creating an open platform for idea-sharing and input on the marketing calendar. Using an interactive Trello board, we capture suggestions and transform them into engaging content for social media, Palmerston’s website, a bi-monthly newsletter, and their internal SharePoint platform. This approach has helped us keep Palmerston’s 13 offices connected and informed, reinforcing their mission across all the regions they service.

Adopting a New Brand

Upon onboarding, Market Creations Agency were tasked with adapting Palmerston’s recently approved logo and brand style guide, to create a consistent and professional visual identity across all their marketing touchpoints. While our team came onboard after the new logo had been finalised, we helped to successfully roll out the new brand across social media, flyers, service brochures, values posters, by creating a series of eye-catching collateral that has helped elevate the brand to new heights.

Rainbow Tick Campaign

Our first major project with Palmerston involved creating a campaign to celebrate their achievement as the first and only AOD provider in Western Australia to receive the Rainbow Tick accreditation. This accolade affirmed Palmerston as a safe and inclusive organisation for the LGBTQIA+ community. The campaign featured social media posts, press releases picked up by local news outlets, website stories, signage, a refreshed stationery suite, and radio ads. We also developed sector-specific marketing materials and supported Palmerston’s participation in PrideFest activities, further demonstrating their commitment to inclusion.

Crisis Communications Planning

As part of Palmerston’s commitment to risk management, Market Creations Agency participated in workshops to develop a strategic communications and crisis management plan. Leveraging best practices, we helped create a comprehensive crisis communications framework, complete with templates and resources for efficient, coordinated responses. This plan ensures Palmerston is prepared to navigate emergencies with confidence, safeguarding their reputation and service delivery.

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Outcome
Through our partnership, Market Creations Agency has significantly enhanced Palmerston’s brand awareness as a leading AOD service provider in Western Australia. By boosting their public image, sharing impactful good news stories, and reinforcing their inclusivity, we’ve supported Palmerston in maintaining existing contracts and securing new opportunities with key funding stakeholders and government bodies. Simultaneously, we’ve positioned Palmerston as a welcoming and innovative workplace, while also assuring clients and families that Palmerston offers exceptional care and rehabilitation services.