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The 2016 Mental Health in the Australian Workplace Conference Exploring current trends, best practice and future opportunities for Australian organisations Date: Tue 10th & Wed 11th May, 2016

1 The 2016 Mental Health in the Australian Workplace Conference Exploring current trends, best practice and future opportunities for Australian organisations Date: Tue 10th & Wed 11th May, 2016 Location: Rydges Swanston St, Melbourne The increasing prevalence of mental health issues throughout Australia s adult population has heightened the need for Australian organisations to refocus on their duty of care to all employees. The 2016 Mental Health in the Australian Workplace Conference provides a unique and timely forum for organisations to explore current best practice examples and future innovations in identifying and managing a range of mental health Proud partners: BRONZE SPONSOR BRANDING SPONSOR

Less than half of managers (43 %) have an understanding of mental illness. SANE, Navigating mental health at work, www.sane.org, 6th Feb 2013.

2 Less than half of managers (43 %) have an understanding of mental illness. SANE, Navigating mental health at work, 6th Feb OVERVIEW ABS statistics show that one in five Australian adults will experience a mental illness in any given year. Accordingly, mental illness is a major and often under-appreciated issue for Australian employees and their organisations. Research indicates that job stress and other work-related psychosocial hazards are emerging as the leading contributors to the burden of occupational disease and injury. The 2016 Mental Health in the Australian Workplace Conference will provide an important forum for Australian employers to explore current insights and strategies to support mental health within their organisations. In addition to hearing from a range of mental health experts, conference delegates will be exposed to strategies and insights from some of Australia s best performing organisations in the mental health arena. CONFERENCE THEMES Facing the challenge - Australian organisation discuss their case studies Changing culture, changing outcomes and positive inclusion Managing workplace bullying and harassment: Your responsibilities and considerations Is your workplace good for your employees mental health? Future leaders in mental health talk about the future of mentally healthy workplaces Mental health in the workplace A case study Case Studies from organisations across many sectors Proud partners: Performance, productivity and engagement The 2016 Mental Health in the Australian Workplace Conference 2

Stress-related workers compensation claims have doubled in recent years, costing over $10 billion each year. Medibank Private, The Cost of Workplace Stress in Australia, 2008, p7.

As such, a wide range of human resources practitioners and professionals within the workplace health arena will be in attendance.

ORGANISER The Australian School of Applied Management (ASAM) is one of Australia s most respected and prolific providers of leadership conferences and education.

3 Stress-related workers compensation claims have doubled in recent years, costing over $10 billion each year. Medibank Private, The Cost of Workplace Stress in Australia, 2008, p7. AUDIENCE The 2016 Mental Health in the Australian Workplace Conference represents a critical platform for all Australian organisations to explore their duty of care to their employees. As such, a wide range of human resources practitioners and professionals within the workplace health arena will be in attendance. Conference presentations will be appropriate for organisations across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. ORGANISER The Australian School of Applied Management (ASAM) is one of Australia s most respected and prolific providers of leadership conferences and education. In addition to an expansive range of management education services, ASAM s relationship with a unique public and private sector stakeholder group enables it to track the ever changing needs of the Australian workforce. ASAM s seminars and events arm is one of Australia s leading providers of professional development conferences, covering such areas as employee engagement and wellbeing, diversity and gender equality, organisational culture, leadership and management. Proud partners: CONFERENCE FACILITATOR SIMON BROWN-GREAVES Director and Organisational Psychologist, FBG Group Simon Brown-Greaves is an experienced senior executive manager and organisational psychologist with more than 20 years involvement in helping businesses and public sector organisations align people and performance. He has extensive experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering human capital projects and services in the Australian market. Simon is the co-owner and Director of FBG Group, an organisation that provides high quality, customised leadership and organisational consulting services. CONFERENCE DETAILS Date: Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th May, 2016 Venue: Rydges Swanston 701 Swanston Street, Melbourne Conference Director: Veronica Lake Phone: vlake@asam.edu.au The 2016 Mental Health in the Australian Workplace Conference 3

GEORGIE HARMAN CEO, beyondblue MICHAEL O HANLON Workplace Engagement Manager, beyondblue Georgie Harman was appointed as the CEO of beyondblue in May 2014.

From 2006-2012, she worked at the Commonwealth Department of Health where she had national responsibility for Australian mental health, suicide prevention and substance misuse policy and programs,

At the same time, she was responsible for the early strategy and development of legislation to introduce plain packaging of tobacco products in Australia a world first.

4 GEORGIE HARMAN CEO, beyondblue MICHAEL O HANLON Workplace Engagement Manager, beyondblue Georgie Harman was appointed as the CEO of beyondblue in May She has significant and broad-ranging policy and service delivery experience in the community, public and private sectors in Australia and the United Kingdom. From , she worked at the Commonwealth Department of Health where she had national responsibility for Australian mental health, suicide prevention and substance misuse policy and programs, including those targeting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. She was one of the architects of the 2011 cross-portfolio National Mental Health Reform Budget package. At the same time, she was responsible for the early strategy and development of legislation to introduce plain packaging of tobacco products in Australia a world first. Georgie has also worked in the community sector and in private enterprise. She came to Australia in 1999 to be the inaugural Executive Director for the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation in Sydney Australia s first and largest independent HIV/AIDS charity. She has also worked extensively overseas, particularly in non-government organisations in London. Michael has over twenty years experience in operational and management roles in the mining and information technology business units of BHP Billiton, followed by a period in a major US information technology company and a state based OHS regulator. Following a personal experience of depression and anxiety within the workplace Michael joined the beyondblue Workplace and Workforce Program in 2005 as the Business Manager for the National Workplace Program, and is now the Workplace Partnerships Manager. Michael s personal goal is to use the combination of his corporate management experience, his personal experience of depression and anxiety, and his work in the mental health sector to assist Australian businesses to improve the mental health of their workplaces. The 2016 Mental Health in the Australian Workplace Conference 4

PROF ALLAN FELS AO Chairman, National Mental Health Commission CRAIG HAMILTON Respected Sports Broadcaster and Leading Mental Health Advocate Professor Allan Fels was until recently Dean of the

senior public sector leaders. He is Chairman of the Haven Foundation, which seeks to provide accommodation and support for the long-term mentally ill.

Authority. Professor Fels serves or has served on a number of government advisory boards. He is also patron of many mental health networks.

In September 2000, respected sports broadcaster Craig Hamilton was hospitalised after suffering a psychotic episode at a busy railway station.

5 PROF ALLAN FELS AO Chairman, National Mental Health Commission CRAIG HAMILTON Respected Sports Broadcaster and Leading Mental Health Advocate Professor Allan Fels was until recently Dean of the Australia and New Zealand School of Government, an institution established by the governments of Australia, New Zealand, the states and territories and 16 leading universities that educate and train senior public sector leaders. He is Chairman of the Haven Foundation, which seeks to provide accommodation and support for the long-term mentally ill. Professor Fels was Chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission from 1995 to 2003 and before that Chairman of the Trade Practices Commission and Chairman of the Prices Surveillance Authority. Professor Fels serves or has served on a number of government advisory boards. He is also patron of many mental health networks. He was a member of the Bayside Health Board for a number of years. Professor Fels is a long-term advocate of mental health policy reform and a carer for his daughter. In September 2000, respected sports broadcaster Craig Hamilton was hospitalised after suffering a psychotic episode at a busy railway station. Instead of covering the Sydney Olympics, one of the biggest opportunities of his career, Craig was confined to a padded cell in a mental institution and later diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Disorder. He has become one of Australia s leading mental health advocate s and public speaker s, sharing his journey from the depths of hell to regaining his health and happiness. Star of the documentary Broken Open, Craig has used his privileged position in the public eye to challenge perceptions, calling for increased support for sufferers and providing health and wellbeing advice across Australia. Craig has travelled extensively sharing his story and tips for better living in rural and remote communities, as well as for some of Australia s largest organisations. CHRIS GIANATTI Principal, Kelly Hazel Quill Lawyers FAY JACKSON General Manager of Inclusion at RichmondPRA, NSW Mental Health Commissioner, Associate Fellow with UTS. Chris worked for a number of years with Corrs before moving inhouse to Telstra as HR Legal Counsel for the Factory (covering Telstra s back of house operations including the field workforce). In that role he was also a key strategic advisor to Telstra s COEs for Workplace Relations, Talent & OD and Remuneration, as well as also being a major advisor to Payroll, Vendor Management and Corporate Security on employment issues. Most recently before joining KHQ, Chris was a partner at a national workplace relations boutique based in Melbourne. Chris regularly appears in the Fair Work Commission, as well as in the Federal and State courts. While based in Melbourne, his practice often takes him to Perth, Sydney and Brisbane, with his major clients spread across a range of industries including resources, infrastructure, construction, banking, manufacturing, transport, media, professional services and retail. In Fay s positions over the past 15 years, all of her staff have had mental health issues, most having been diagnosis with bipolar and schizophrenia. Some have emerged out of the forensic mental health systems. Fay knows the importance of having work and of having a boss that understands how to support, manage and performance manage people with mental health issues and traumatized backgrounds. Fay has been called in to workplaces from small government departments to multi-national oil companies to sort out mental health situations where staff have been victim to and/or are causing issues which the HR department were. Fay is on the National Mental Health Commissions Leadership Group and has won several awards including the Meritorious Service to Community Medal, is a Paul Harris Fellow. The 2016 Mental Health in the Australian Workplace Conference 5

JOHN CANNING Partner, King Wood Mallesons Law Firm ANNA-LOUISE BOUVIER Executive Director, Happy Body at Work John Canning is a partner at KWM Law firm where he specialises in cross border structured

John is recommended as a leading individual in the area of Aviation by Legal Media Group s Guide to the World s Leading Aviation Lawyers 2008 and The International Who s Who of Aviation Lawyers.

Finance, Corporate Finance and Asset Finance.

John is now advising clients on the impact of the PPS on their business and products.

Anna-Louise is the Executive Director and Creator of Happy Body At Work, a Joint Venture with the ABC which includes clients such as Optus, the ASX, Minter Ellison, CatholicCare, the University of

She has been co-author on two research papers related to those programs with the University of Sydney, and has been published in the prestigious peer reviewed European Spine Journal.

6 JOHN CANNING Partner, King Wood Mallesons Law Firm ANNA-LOUISE BOUVIER Executive Director, Happy Body at Work John Canning is a partner at KWM Law firm where he specialises in cross border structured finance transactions. John is recommended as a leading individual in the area of Aviation by Legal Media Group s Guide to the World s Leading Aviation Lawyers 2008 and The International Who s Who of Aviation Lawyers. He is listed as a leading individual in the area of General Bank Lending by Chambers Global Guide 2009 and is also recommended in the areas of Banking & Finance: Asset Finance & Leasing, Property Finance, Corporate Finance and Asset Finance. John has been involved with the design and implementation of the Personal Property Securities Legislation (PPS) with the Attorney General s Department and Senate Inquiries. John is now advising clients on the impact of the PPS on their business and products. In Chambers Global Guide 2009 John was described by peers as a brilliant lawyer who is both clever and commercial in his approach. Anna-Louise is the Executive Director and Creator of Happy Body At Work, a Joint Venture with the ABC which includes clients such as Optus, the ASX, Minter Ellison, CatholicCare, the University of Sydney and UTS. She is also the creator and Executive Director of Physiocise, which over the past 20 years has taught over 66,000 classes to people with bad backs and wobbly bodies. She has been co-author on two research papers related to those programs with the University of Sydney, and has been published in the prestigious peer reviewed European Spine Journal. She is a regular on ABC Local Radio with James Valentine, and The Today Show and was an expert on the ABC s Making Couples Happy and Making Australia Happy. She has released 3 DVD s and 3 best selling books. She is an international corporate speaker and was named Australian Fitness Presenter of the Year, and appears in the Who s Who of Australian Women. She is also an Ambassador for Arthritis NSW and for COASTREK. MARK DOBSON Wellbeing Coordinator, Fire & Rescue NSW SHARON LEADBETTER Workplace Health Promotion Network Coordinator at Way Ahead. NSW Mental Health Association Mark Dobson s approach to his Wellbeing Coordinator role with Fire & Rescue NSW is innovative, proactive and recognised - last November he was honoured with a prestigious icare Treasury Managed Fund Award for Risk Leadership. Importantly, Mark has created an evidence-based wellbeing model, founded on peer engagement and effective systems, which can be adapted to any public or private sector operation. Mark has a natural empathy with people which has been honed during his various leadership roles with the Royal Australian Navy and in the fields of change management and television production. He is passionate about his current role and a compelling speaker. Sharon Leadbetter has a Masters in Psychology and a Certificate in Health Promotion. She has previously worked in New Zealand s public health tobacco control sector and as an ethnic minority community development worker in England. Sharon is currently the Workplace Health Promotion Network (WHPN) Coordinator for the WayAhead - Mental Health Association NSW. Her role involves liaising with key stakeholders and researchers in the workplace and mental health sectors, including the Mental Health Commissions in both NSW and QLD. A key aspect of the role is to serve the diverse membership of the network, and create professional development and networking opportunities, and access to resources for workplace members. The 2016 Mental Health in the Australian Workplace Conference 6

REBECCA RANDALL PhD Scholar, Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre TOM BAXTER Chief Executive Officer, Ostara Australia Rebecca is a PhD research student and research assistant.

The National Institute for Mental Health Research (NIMHR) aims to improve the mental health of Australians through research, education, and policy development.

The centre s mission is to reduce the prevalence of mental health concerns in the community and improve the lived experience of people with a mental illness, through high quality research and

Tom Baxter is CEO of Ostara Australia, a national not-for-profit organisation that specialises in finding sustainable employment for job seekers who are disadvantaged through mental illness or other

7 REBECCA RANDALL PhD Scholar, Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre TOM BAXTER Chief Executive Officer, Ostara Australia Rebecca is a PhD research student and research assistant. Her PhD research looks at creating a method to evaluate youth involvement in the Virtual Clinic project. The National Institute for Mental Health Research (NIMHR) aims to improve the mental health of Australians through research, education, and policy development. The centre conducts research which focuses primarily on mental health, including depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse and bipolar disorder. The centre s mission is to reduce the prevalence of mental health concerns in the community and improve the lived experience of people with a mental illness, through high quality research and translation of research into practice and policy. Tom Baxter is CEO of Ostara Australia, a national not-for-profit organisation that specialises in finding sustainable employment for job seekers who are disadvantaged through mental illness or other disability, and assists employers who wish to create more mentally healthy workplaces. Ostara Australia is the largest mental health specialist in the Disability Employment Services sector. Tom joined Ostara Australia in October 2013 after a three year stint as General Manager at Scope Business Enterprises, where he oversaw the transformation of Scope s commercial enterprises. Over his career Tom has fulfilled a variety of senior executive roles across the not-for-profit disability, banking and health insurance sectors. JEN COULLS CEO, Tincat Consulting Mental Health Advocate RACHEL CLEMENTS Director of Psychological Services, Centre for Corporate Health Having been involved in the mental health sector for 10+ years as both a consumer advocate and in health policy and practice, Jen is committed to ensuring a strong primary health care system as the backbone for prevention and treatment of mental illness and also as the catalyst for mentally healthy communities. This includes influencing the formulation and delivery of broader social and economic policies relating to education, training and employment. With a lived experience, Jen has had two terms as the carer representative on beyondblue s National Priority Driven Research evaluation panel and several years as a member of Suicide Prevention Australia s Lived Experience Advisory Committee. With post-graduate qualifications in business and a long and successful career in the higher education and government sectors, Jen established Tincat Consulting in late 2010 to assist government, universities and not for profits to achieve strategic objectives through policy improvement. In addition Jen is the South Australian GM of Occupational Therapy Australia. Rachel Clements is the co-founder and Director of Psychological Services and Principal Organisational Psychologist at the Centre for Corporate Health Pty Ltd, a boutique management and psychological consulting organisation based in Sydney. The Centre for Corporate Health specialises in helping organisations maximize their overall functioning by building individual and organisational resilience, which improves productivity, psychological health and overall well-being. Rachel works across a range of industries and specialises in professional services organisations such as law firms and finance, construction, insurance, health / hospitals and government agencies such as emergency, justice and community services. Rachel s client list includes, but is not limited to, Henry Davis York, Freehills, Comcare. Allianz, QBE, Westpac, St George, John Holland and Macquarie University. The 2016 Mental Health in the Australian Workplace Conference 7

8 Agenda Day 1 Tuesday 10th May 09:00-09:15 Welcome and opening comments Simon Brown-Greaves Director and Organisational Psychologist, FBG Group 09:20-10:00 Opening address 10:00-10:45 Keynote address PROFESSOR ALLAN FELS AO Chair of the National Mental Health Commission GEORGIE HARMAN CEO, beyondblue 10:45-11:00 Morning tea 11:00-12:20 Panel discussion Facing the challenge beyondblue Case studies from Heads Up 12:20-12:50 Special presentation 12:50-13:30 Lunch 13:30-14:00 14:00-14:40 Keynote address Managing workplace bullying and harassment: Your responsibilities and legal consideration Keynote address Lets Play! Gameification to drive engagement CHRIS GIANNATTI Principal, Kelly Hazel Quill Lawyers ANNA LOUISE BOUVIER Happy Body at Work 14:40-15:00 Afternoon tea 15:00-16:10 16:10-16:40 Panel Discussion Changing culture, changing outcomes and positive inclusion Keynote address Developing and Implementing a systematic approach to improving mental health in the workplace FAY JACKSON NSW Mental Health Commissioner PAM RUTLEDGE CEO Richmond PRA MARK DOBSON Wellbeing Co-Ordinator, NSW Fire and Rescue 16:50-17:00 Review and closing comments Simon Brown-Greaves Director and Organisational Psychologist, FBG Group 17:00-18:00 Mocktails and Mingle Hour Subject to change The 2016 Mental Health in the Australian Workplace Conference 8

9 Agenda Day 2 Wednesday 11th May 09:00-09:10 Welcome and opening comments Simon Brown-Greaves Director and Organisational Psychologist, FBG Group 09:10-10:15 Keynote Address Creating a mentally healthy Workplace - A Case Study JOHN CANNING Partner, King & Wood Mallesons RACHEL CLEMENTS Director of Psychological Services, Centre for Corporate Health VICKI IRVINE Mobility & Wellbeing Manager at King & Wood Mallesons 10:30-11:00 Morning tea 11:00-12:20 Panel discussion National future leaders in mental health talk about the future of mentally healthy workplaces JEN COULLS CEO Tincat Consulting REBECCA RANDALL PhD Scholar, Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre SHARON LEADBETTER Workplace Health Promotion Network Coordinator at Way Ahead. NSW Mental Health Association 12:20-13:00 Keynote Address TOM BAXTER CEO, Ostara Australia 13:00-14:00 Lunch 14:00-14:40 14:40-15:20 Keynote Address When it all seems so hard Keynote Address Mental Health in the workplace and recovery from mental illness ELIZA OAKLEY Mindful Employer, SANE Australia CRAIG HAMILTON Respected Sports Broadcaster and Leading Mental Health Advocate 15:20-15:30 Review and closing comments Simon Brown-Greaves Director and Organisational Psychologist, FBG Group Subject to change Proud partners: The 2016 Mental Health in the Australian Workplace Conference 9

10 REGISTRATION FORM THIS DOCUMENT IS A TAX INVOICE RETURN VIA OR FAX: AN INITIATIVE OF THE WORKPLACE TRAINING ADVISORY AUSTRALIA (ABN ) The 2016 Mental Health in the Australian Workplace Conference Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th May 2016 Rydges Swanston, Melbourne PROMO CODE (If applicable) Today s date: Organisation name: Phone: Mobile: Contact name: Postal address: Title/position: Names of participants Title/position (required for confirmation details) Rate Single 3 or More Offer Period Early Bird $995 $895 pp Ends 4th March Super Saver $1,095 $995 pp 5th March - 8th April Standard $1,495 $1,395 pp 9th April - 10th May Fees include GST. For large group bookings contact us on TOTALS TOTAL DELEGATES: TOTAL REGISTRATION FEES DUE: $ HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS EVENT? DIETARIES PAYMENT METHODS Please Invoice Me CREDIT/DEBIT CARD VISA, MASTERCARD ONLY EFT Name Amount $ Card Number Expiry Date Ac Name: Workplace Training Advisory Australia P/L Bank Name: Westpac, Melbourne BSB: A/c No *Please remittance advice to: finance@wtaa.edu.au Verification No. 3 digit number on card signature strip Signature: FURTHER DETAILS Telephone: / info@asam.edu.au / Post: PO Box 4079, Melbourne University, VIC MHCEDM Payment in full must be made prior to event. Submission of this registration form indicates your intent to make full payment. Cancellation Policy A substitution delegate is always welcome with written notification. Cancellations received up to 6 weeks prior to the event will incur a 50% withdrawal fee. For cancellations received within 6 weeks of the event no refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to contact each attendee should an event be rescheduled or cancelled by WTAA for any reason. If an event is rescheduled or not held for any reason, WTAA s liability is limited to the event fee only. Indemnity - WTAA reserves the right to change the venue and/or speakers of any event due to circumstances beyond its control. In the event of changes to venue or speakers, or cancellation of the event, WTAA is indemnified against any or all costs, damages, expenses, including legal fees, which are incurred by the attendee/s. In the case of venue change, all reasonable efforts will be made to inform attendees. I understand that by registering myself and/or others as attendees at this event, photos or video may be taken by WTAA of this event, which may be used for marketing purposes. OFFICE USE ONLY CC ACT IR AL CD CA QA

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