Austnews

Austnews, short for Australian Newsletter Services, is a family-owned communication business that has helped schools connect with families, students, staff and local communities since 1978. Serving hundreds of schools across Australia and New Zealand, it combines traditional publishing expertise with digital communication tools designed for changing school needs.

Its ePublisher platform supports school newsletters, newsflashes, reminders, surveys and digital permission forms, helping schools share information and manage communication with families. Austnews also offers newsletter templates, professional graphic design, printing and stationery services. Its services include digital forms and instant messaging, providing schools with practical ways to keep their communities informed.

Austnews’s advertising service enables businesses to promote their products and services through school newsletters while supporting schools. The company’s advertising team can assist with creating and arranging advertisements that reach local families and other community audiences. Austnews describes its team as bringing together experience in teaching, marketing, design, programming and parenting, with a focus on developing useful communication tools and providing support to schools and advertisers.