Welcome to the Safety Conference 2025, Central Queensland's most anticipated event dedicated to advancing safety leadership and practices. Hosted in the vibrant city of Mackay, this groundbreaking conference is your exclusive opportunity to gain cutting-edge insights and network with top professionals in the industry.

 

Why Attend the Safety Conference 2025?

Expert Speakers and Keynotes
Hear from industry leaders and safety experts who are at the forefront of safety innovation. Learn from their experiences and gain practical strategies to implement in your organisation.

Interactive Workshops and Training
Participate in hands-on workshops designed to enhance your skills and knowledge in workplace safety. Our sessions cover a wide range of topics, including risk management, emergency response, and safety technology.

Networking Opportunities
Connect with a diverse group of safety professionals, from mining companies to contractors and suppliers. Build valuable relationships and exchange ideas to drive safety improvements in your organization.

Comprehensive Safety Focus
Explore both physical and psychological safety aspects to create a holistic approach to workplace well-being. Learn how to foster a strong safety culture that enhances employee morale and productivity.

Exclusive Access to Regional Leaders
Engage with Central Queensland's only HSE working group. Discuss strategies and solutions tailored to the unique challenges of the minerals, energy, and resources sectors.

 

Hydration, sleep, nutrition, air quality, respiratory health, filtration, and mental well-being are just a few of the key factors that mining companies are prioritising to support their workforce.

These focus areas have driven advancements, initiatives, services, and technologies that are revolutionising how companies ensure their employees maintain optimal physical and mental health.

At this year's Safety Conference, we highlight the innovators leading the charge in employee well-being and laying the groundwork for a thriving resources industry in the future.

From improving workers’ respiratory health and sleep quality to treating them as the industrial athletes they are, the industry leaders featured here are making a meaningful impact at mining sites across Australia.

 

Featured Keynote Speakers
• Hosted by Mick Crowe, Chief Operating Officer at Bravus Mining & Resources

• David Provan, Chief Executive Officer at Forge Works

• Dr Vanessa Cook, Head of Positive Safety at Sentis

• Nada Wentzel, Chief Executive Officer at The Jonah Group

• Naomi Armitage, Director at Humanology Group

 

Conference Details
Date: Friday, May 23, 2025
Location: Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre (MECC)

Tickets and Registration Here

 

Event Partners

Major Partners:  Aurizon, FMS, Local Buying Foundation, Mackay Regional Council, Office of Industrial Relations

Breakout Session Sponsors:  Blackwoods, BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA), Mastermyne, Wallace & Wallace 

Lanyard Sponsor: Diacon

Networking Drinks Sponsor: Blackwoods

 

Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to transform your safety practices and lead your organisation to new heights of safety excellence. Book your tickets today and secure your place at the Safety Conference 2025 before it sells out!

Register Now to participate in Central Queensland's premier safety leadership event.

Join us in shaping a safer future – See you at the Safety Conference 2025!

 

 

Some takeaways from the 2024 Safety Conference...

  • Good mix of ideas, including latest in technology, psychology and science
  • The WHY for our teams. The importance of the right Leadership Shadow and how to get the best out of your team.
  • The different views on how to change culture in an organisation
  • Dave Hollands talk, great discussion and bought the meaning for the day into the lead presenter, perfect choice
  • Mental Health
  • Overall, the conference reinforced the idea that safety is not just about compliance but about creating a culture of care and proactive management and how these insights will be instrumental in shaping our future safety initiatives.
  • The neurological approach the way it effects peoples performance and how we can utilise this to achieve better outcomes for people and the business
  • There is more value in focusing on proactive safety management (employee welfare, fitness, engagement) than investigating incidents after they happen and putting more policies and procedures in place.
  • Really enjoyed the WHY theme
  • Sentis sessions! Wowwww!! To take actions from the day. Fabulous MC. Amazing venue. Thank you for putting this event on. Dave Holland was powerful.
  • Safety is an ongoing conversation.
  • The networking and the knowledge from the speakers on the day.

 

Safety Conference 2024 Recap

 

 

RIN Awards - Safety Foremost Finalists 2024