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I'm an SEO copywriter with a degree in biological science. Before writing, I was a science teacher for 15 years. So, I know how to write about health in a way that's engaging and easy to understand. I've written for NSW Health, UNSW Science and Kidspot, among other publications. My clients include news outlets, insurance groups, vitamin companies and universities. I write SEO friendly websites and long-form articles, newsletters, publications and blogs.

All of my work adheres to AHPRA guidelines and my research is referenced, from peer-reviewed journal articles.

Qualifications:

Ba Biology, Grad Cert Science Education

Experience:

15 years of science teaching, copywriting since 2018

Writer Categories:

Consumer Education.  Promotion/marketing.  Writer.  Search Engine Optimisation (SEO).  Blogs.  Website Copywriting. 

Specialty Topics:

Diabetes.  Epidemiology.  Genetics.  Healthy Aging.  Men's Health.  Mental Health.  Pregnancy.  Women's Health.  Psychology.  Health Science.  Biology.  Maternal & Child Health.  Chemistry. 

Contact Details:

 melissa@melissagerke.com
 0418 621 482
 http://www.melissagerke.com

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WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT! AMWA Early Career Award 2026

Congratulations to Nicole Vassileff, winner of the AMWA Early Career Award for 2026! 

Nicole's submission, When the Eye Learns to Grow Back, made a significant impression on the judging panel:


"I learnt something about a topic I previously knew nothing about – the complex scientific information was presented in an accessible, informative and interesting way."

  "I really enjoyed reading this piece from start to finish. It is clear that the writer has a talent for producing scientific writing that is both clear and engaging. I hope they continue to bring these skills to the field of medical and health communication—Australia needs more writers like them."


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