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Strengthening Organisational Capability: A Proactive Approach to Occupational Violence & Aggression

Successfully managing occupational violence requires a shift from reactive incident response to a mature, strategic framework integrated with psychosocial safety.

Breakfast | Networking | Industry Experts

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This peer-led breakfast session features insights from industry leaders on navigating the complexities of OVA exposure. We will explore how these organisations have moved beyond isolated de-escalation tactics to build robust organisational capability, supported by tailored guidance and specialist services from Acacia Connection, ensuring prevention and mitigation of occupational violence and aggression is a core pillar of their wellbeing strategy.
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Date Wednesday, 6 May 2026*
Time 7:30am - 9:30am AEST
Location Queensland Law Society, 179 Ann Street, Brisbane 4000

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Speakers

Linette Harriott, Wellbeing Advisor, Brimbank City Council
Rowena Riddell-Oosthuizen
Chief People Officer,
Busy Bees
Linette Harriott, Wellbeing Advisor, Brimbank City Council
Jo-Anne Reddy
Manager of Quality and Pedagogy,
Busy Bees

Panellists

Jacquie Lyons, General Manager Safety, Health & Wellbeing, The Salvation Army
Barbara Atkinson

Occupational Health & Rehabilitation Manager, Employee Wellbeing 

Brisbane City Council
Mark Perrett, Safety & Wellbeing Manager, EPA Victoria
Lauren Bolton

People Enablement Manager

McNab
Jacquie Lyons, General Manager Safety, Health & Wellbeing, The Salvation Army
Nicole Hunt

Team Manager - Libraries & Community Hubs

Queensland Libraries
Mark Perrett, Safety & Wellbeing Manager, EPA Victoria
Sarah Chaundy

Occupational Health Coordinator

City of Moreton Bay

What You'll Learn

Strategic Psychosocial Integration

Gain insight into how organisations embed OVA management within a broader psychosocial risk framework rather than treating it as a standalone safety issue.

Industry-Specific Hazard Mitigation

Hear how peers move beyond generic compliance to develop targeted responses for unique hazards in emotionally charged environments.

Building Mature Organisational Capability

Discoverhow to move past ‘checklists’ to a sustainable model that equips teams to leadwith confidence and proactive safety.

Breakfast

Enjoy coffee and a light breakfast.

Networking

Build valuable relationships with industry leaders in HR, Health and Safety.

Industry Experts

Gain insights from workplace mental health experts.

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