Program

Day 1	Session	Presenter
8-9 am	Conference Registration plus Tea & Coffee
9 am	Welcome & Housekeeping	Joanne Ede (Clubs Australia)
9:05 am	Clubs Australia Address	Maurice Reilly (Clubs Australia)
9:10 am	Opening Keynote BOLD Leadership The world is crying out for real, courageous, bold leaders. But what does it mean to be a bold leader? It begins with knowing who you are, what you want and what you stand for. In this presentation, Layne draws on science-backed data and her online course material to empower people to establish clear boundaries, reframe challenges, laugh and have fun and build their dream team. Feasible and easily applicable tools fuelling clarity, confident decision making and stronger connections.	Layne Beachley (World Champion Surfer)
10:10 am	Session Advocacy in the Fair Work Commission This session will provide insight into best practice advocacy in the Fair Work Commission. This may include, for example, appearances at a conciliation for unfair dismissal claims or general protections claims. Attendees will come away feeling more confident in the Commission’s processes and attending conciliations.	Deputy President Judith Wright (Fair Work Commission)
10:55 am	Morning Tea
11:30 am	AustralianSuper Address	Shane Skeen (AustalianSuper)
11:35 am	Session The "New" Definition of Casuals This session will cover the concept of casual employees and explain how that has changed over time, including through an exploration of case law. Michael will also delve into the recent legislative change which see us going ‘back to the future’ with casual employment and will explain the new ‘triggers’ for conversion to permanency.	Michael Seck (6 St James Town Hall Chambers)
12:20 pm	Session The Challenge of Modern Governance through a Leadership Lens This session will explore governance in the modern world, including how expectations of good governance have changed over time and what that means for leaders in today's environment. This session will help you understand your role as a leader to support your organisations governance framework and compliance.	Simon Neaverson (GovernRight)
1:05 pm	Lunch
2:10 pm	Session A Practical Case Study Natasha and one of our own ClubsNSW lawyers will run through a common workplace scenario and will deep dive into the strategies to navigate the issue, respond and deal with the challenges that may arise. This is a session not to be missed!	Natasha Hannah (inhousenous)
2:55 pm	Session Insight from SafeWork NSW A discussion of the experience and knowledge of a SafeWork NSW inspector in investigating workplaces both in relation to sexual harassment prevention and other WHS matters.	SafeWork NSW Inspector
3:25 pm	Session Culture Is Like the Titanic Organisational culture is like the Titanic - (should be) built to last, takes a lot of energy to get going, almost impossible to stop and can sink unexpectedly. Needless to say, it’s incredibly important. It’s a promise. A vow versus a virtue and, if not carefully defined and embedded, it will define itself. This talk outlines the keys to creating a successful culture within teams, organisations, schools or community groups and discusses the three key elements of a healthy culture: safety, belonging and being noticed. This is the talk that all organisations need as we live in a world where never before has it mattered more to be providing healthy workplaces for our people.	Mike Gore (Charitabl)
4:25 pm	Day 1 Close
4:30 pm	Networking Drinks Join us and your fellow conference delegates in a networking evening of canapes and drinks. Here you can debrief, discuss and appreciate the changing Industry that we find ourselves immersed in. Located at the ICC, you’ll be sure to enjoy knowing you have like-minded professionals around you.

Day 2	Session	Presenter
8:30-9 am	Arrival Tea & Coffee
9 am	Welcome	Joanne Ede (Clubs Australia)
9:05 am	Opening Address The Practical Implications of Recent Industrial Reform As we know, the IR landscape has not seen this amount of reform since the introduction of the Fair Work Act (Cth) in 2009. Jess will provide an overview on the practical implications of the reform, drawing on her extensive experience across different sectors. She will highlight how these changes affect employers and discuss the scale of their impact.	Jessica Tinsley (Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry)
9:35 am	Opening Keynote Towards the Pain Explore the profound impact that mental health has on our lives. Discover the three essential ingredients to break free from the 'stuck cycle' and foster a growth-oriented perspective. Uncover four overlooked truths about mental health that dismantle stigma and promote inclusivity, and walk away with a powerful toolkit containing ten resilience tools designed to strengthen the nervous system and enhance mental well-being, empowering individuals to thrive in the face of challenges.	Mitch Wallis (Mental Health Expert)
10:35am	Morning Tea
11 am	Workshop Talent Development: Assessing & Developing Your Internal Talent Have you ever sat up at night wondering how to get the most of your team and leverage their potential? Then this session is for you! Andrea is a firm believer that everyone deserves development, but sometimes that development will look different depending on the person. This session will help you understand the different types of employees and how to match a development process to suit the needs of both the business and the employee. With a strong focus on employee engagement and retention, this session will provide practical take-away information to enable you to implement your own internal talent development program for your people.	Andrea Croft (Anaura Consulting)
	Workshop A Manager’s Role in Good Governance: Board Reporting As a leader, it is important that you can provide your Board with the information they need to ensure good governance. This is a very practical session, aimed to equip you with the knowledge to know what information to share with your Board, and when. It will also assist you in leading your team through a journey to understand compliance obligations.	Simon Neaverson (GovernRight)
11:55 am	Workshop Navigating Workers Compensation: Claims Management & Case Studies This session will include a guide on the case management process of a workers compensation claim so that you can better understand the insurers process. Our specialist speakers will also delve into case examples to help you navigate the complexities of managing employees on workers compensation.	Felipe Jimenez & Zac Sandrussi (Marsh Australia)
	Workshop Union Delegate Rights This session will provide an analysis of the recently created workplace delegate rights. A draft term has been inserted into modern awards effective from 1 July 2024 so this will be an update you’ll need to be across. The changes include a broad definition of a ‘workplace delegate’ and introduces further protections and specific rights for union delegates in their role representing the industrial interests of union members and potential members.	James Mattson (Bartier Perry Lawyers)
12:40 pm	Lunch
1:25 pm	Session Managing Ill & Injured Workers: Navigating the Maze This session will provide deep and practical insight into managing matters involving ill and injured workers. The session will cover the sources of the legal obligations, tips and traps for navigating the maze and a discussion on the common conundrums.	Amber Sharp (McCullough Robertson)
2:10 pm	Session Engaging Your Younger Workforce We heard you from the feedback last year that there is an ever-growing need to understand how to engage, motivate and interact with your younger workforce. Zara will provide an evidence-based portrait of their generation (the under 30’s), sharing their learnings at the forefront of politics, culture and society. The session will provide you with a thoughtful, in-depth, entertaining understanding of this demographic that you can take back into your workplaces and families!	Zara Seidler (The Daily Aus)
2:55 pm	Conference Closes

*Schedule is subject to change.