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overview
The way in which we work is changing, and so too is the place, and how often we work there. Automation is increasing, new forms of work are emerging and hybrid workplaces are now commonplace. One constant though is that employees continue to be injured carrying out their work.
The 26th Annual Workers’ Compensation Summit will look at the evolving workplace and assess how current workers’ compensation schemes reflect modern times. How well do schemes cater to psychological injuries, and how effective are workplace well-being programs in preventing harm? As the political landscape changes, we will analyse WHS policy development and assess their likely impact on workers’ compensation and the health and safety of all workers, irrespective of how, when, and where they work.
2025 Speakers
Mandy Young
Chief Executive, State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA)
Jason Lardelli
Executive Director, Return to Work Victoria, WorkSafe Victoria
Darren Smith
Founder, Coaching Development AUS
Joanne Bartley
Injury Prevent Manager, iCare NSW
Katie Giddins
General Manager NI Corporate Claims Operations, EML
Andrew Douglas
Managing Director, FWC Lawyers
Jordan Landy
Branch Manager and Occupational Therapist, APM WorkCare
Cassandra Frei
Chief Growth Officer, Honeysuckle Health
Dr Paula Conroy
Founder & CEO, Insight Health Advisory
Dr David Brentnall
Managing Director, Axis
Karli Edgerton
Manager, Health & Wellbeing, Eagers Automotive
Rachael Ford
Manager Policy & Regulation, Workers Compensation, Suncorp
Gift Musiwa
WHS Manager & After-Hours Manager, Lakeview Private Hospital
Rhea Mercado
Healthcare Humanist, The Intelligent Rebellion
Hugo Rourke
Co - Founder & COO, Perx Health
Fiona Hammond
Director of Enterprise, Perx Health
Ryan Gallagher
Head of Data, AI & Research, Honeysuckle Health
Lexie McCullagh
Innovation Lead, EML
Ben Humphreys
Regional Manager – NSW and ACT, Rehabilitation Counsellor, APM Work Care
Dr Danh Tran
Occupational Physician, CEO and Founder, InjuryEX, ImpairEX, EMREx and Employment Medicine
Charlotte Jameson
Wellbeing, Leadership and Culture Specialist, Wellbeing Gets Real
Brianna Cattanach
National Manager Mental Health Strategy and Delivery, Allianz
Chris Rymer
Head of Healthcare, People Risk Claims, QBE Australia
Pricing
Insights
How to achieve more with less, when handling workers’ compensation claims
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Mentally healthy workplaces – a necessary reform for our mental health
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How to create mentally healthy workplaces – an interview with Ian Firth, SafeWork NSW
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The impact of megatrends on WHS and workers’ compensation policy
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when & where
11 - 12 Aug 2026
Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention & Event Centre
80 Western Beach Rd,
Geelong VIC 3220
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