Alanna Ball
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Women in Safety
08:15
Registration and welcome coffee
08:50
Opening remarks from the Chair
THE FUTURE OF WOMEN IN HEALTH & SAFETY
09:00
The future of women in health & safety: navigating challenges & unlocking opportunities
Contemplating the political, legal, environmental, social and technological changes driving new challenges for health and safety professionals, Alanna will share her knowledge, insights, and experiences on how women are well placed to navigate the changes posed by the sector's ever-evolving landscape.
Skye Buatava
Independent Director
Australian Institute of Health & Safety
09:30
PANEL DISCUSSION: How can we empower women in health & safety to drive progress, strengthen organisations and foster career growth?
- How do we create the safety workplace of the future and what role can we play as a driver of change?
- How can we foster a culture of accountability and transparency to address biases and discrimination?
- How can we combat flawed career pathways and limited chances for women to progress?
- What role does leadership play in fostering a supportive culture while contributing to the overall success of organisations?
Moderator:
Joanne Cuomo
Work Health and Safety Advisor
Panellists:
Kanae Dyas
Workplace Support Manager
Anglo American
Samantha McGolrick
National Safety Manager, Customer Communities and Destinations (CCD)
Scentre Group
Jody Sainsbury
Founder
Kickass Women
10:10
Sponsor speech
Liam Harte
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Integrity Health & Safety
10:15
Morning tea & networking
OVERCOMING BIAS & DRIVING DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
10:40
Understanding, solving and eliminating unconscious bias in health & safety
- Identifying, addressing and confronting cases of unconscious bias
- Examining causes that plant unconscious bias in a person's mind
- Assessing &determining the best policies & practices to minimise bias
- Incorporating training in diverse teams with equal men and women
Kanae Dyas
Workplace Support Manager
Anglo American
11:10
7 Hidden and Underestimated Risks Safety Leaders Need to Know:
- How to mitigate seven hidden and underestimated risks that impact the safety culture of your organisation
- How to go beyond policy and training to increase your organisation’s readiness for regulatory changes
- How to protect your workforce, organisation and the community without compromising productivity
- How to unlock efficiencies in safety operations with innovative technology
Iris Chan
Director of Marketing and Growth
MyPass Global
11:30
Closing the gap: practical strategies to address gender inequality in the workplace
- Unpacking gender norms in the workplace and their impact on health and safety
- Core issues with Australia’s gender pay gap and strategies to close the gender/ promotion gap
- Exploring the cultural, work design, and leadership levers that drive change
- Unpacking workplace gender norms to tackle the gap in a WHS context
Phoebe Gane
Team Executive, Safety & Compliance (Aus)
WSP
MINIMISING RISK IN DISRUPTIVE TIMES
12:00
Future-ready safety: adapting practices for an ever-evolving landscape
- Assessing current safety protocols regularly to identify areas for improvement
- Incorporating new technologies & innovations to enhance safety measures
- Engaging in continuous training to keep up with the latest safety trends
- Fostering a culture of flexibility and responsiveness to swiftly adapt to new safety challenges and opportunities
Kelly Lovely
Head of Health, Safety & Environment
Diageo
12:30
Networking Lunch
13:30
PANEL DISCUSSION: What’s next in health & safety? Navigating evolving technological, regulatory, social & economic trends
- How can emerging technologies like AI be integrated into safety practices?
- How can businesses ensure compliance with evolving regulations while also harnessing innovation to enhance safety?
- How can organisations foster a proactive safety culture when the workplace is rapidly evolving & social expectations are changing?
Moderator:
Lisa Crawford
General Manager – Health and Safety
Jemena
Panellists:
Ingrid Fuentes
General Manager Network Safety & Risk
Energy Queensland
Phoebe Gane
Team Executive, Safety & Compliance (Aus)
WSP
Kelly Lovely
Head of Health, Safety & Environment
Diageo
THE ROLE OF LEADERSHIP IN SAFETY
14:10
The prerequisites to safety leadership: the necessary skills to thrive
- Cultivating a deep understanding of safety regulations & best practices
- Developing communication skills to promote a safety-first culture & engage team members
- Applying risk assessment techniques to identify hazards & implement preventative measures
- Fostering a continuous learning mindset for your team
Ingrid Fuentes
General Manager Network Safety & Risk
Energy Queensland
14:40
Leadership with a difference: finding your voice and combatting poor culture
- Developing your authentic leadership voice to communicate and inspire
- Promoting open dialogue and feedback to build communication & transparency
- Identifying and addressing poor culture & dealing with problematic employees
- Recognising and rewarding positive behaviour to reinforce a healthy workplace culture
Jo Farrell
General Manager – ACT | Founder
Kane Constructions | Build Like a Girl
15:10
Proactive leadership to create a physically and psychologically safe workplace
- Understanding why health and wellbeing must be a greater focus in any safety discussions
- Unlocking key principles and mindsets to improve physical & mental health for workers
- Insights from Philippa's personal story
Philippa Seldon
Operations Manager – ACT | Founder
Kane Constructions | The Healthy Tradie Project
15:30
Afternoon Tea & networking
INTERACTIVE CHAMPAGNE ROUNDTABLES
Discuss ideas, gain practical tips, and work through challenges faced by your peers. Have all your questions answered while you network and build relationships with people you otherwise may not have access to. You can choose three of the below to attend with each roundtable running concurrently over three time slots:
Round 1: 16:00-16:30 | Round 2: 16:30-17:00
ROUNDTABLE 1: Authentic communication strategies to achieve positive safety outcomes
Phoebe Gane
Team Executive, Safety & Compliance (Aus)
WSP
ROUNDTABLE 2: How to respond more positively to safety incidents using intelligence, data and insights
Melissa Pollock
General Manager – Health & Safety
Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure
ROUNDTABLE 3: Creating a circle of influence: mentors, networks and sponsors
Ingrid Fuentes
General Manager Network Safety & Risk
Energy Queensland
ROUNDTABLE 4: Harnessing the collective power of HSE & HR collaboration
Danielle Buckland
National HSE Manager – Construction
Mirvac
Bridgett Dunoon
National HR Business Partner – Construction
Mirvac
ROUNDTABLE 5: Overcoming imposter syndrome: promoting your value and worth
Jo Farrell
General Manager – ACT | Founder
Kane Constructions | Build Like a Girl
17:00
Closing remarks from the Chair and end of Day 1
17:05
Networking Drinks