Past Events
Melbourne, 26 February 2026
Data Before Design
Our recent business breakfast brought together like-minded leaders to share practical, proactive strategies for managing psychosocial risks across a wide range of industries. The session highlighted the evolving, strategic role of an EAP partner in supporting integrated wellbeing initiatives that move beyond reactive care.Central to the discussion was the importance of using both quantitative data and qualitative insights to create targeted, information-driven programs that align with unique organisational goals.
Sydney, 25 March 2026
Psychosocial Risk Management: A Journey, not a Checklist
We explored the evolving landscape of psychosocial risk management and how organisations can move beyond simple compliance to achieve true cultural maturity.
Our expert speakers provided insightful perspectives on how organisations move through different stages of maturity, transitioning from early awareness and compliance-driven responses toward more integrated and sustainable risk management practices. This journey involves more than just policies; it requires a deep understanding of the unique people dynamics that enable a workplace to thrive.
Brisbane, 6 May 2026
Strengthening Organisational Capability: A Proactive Approach to Occupational Violence & Aggression
At our recent Brisbane Breakfast Series event, Acacia Connection joined leaders from Busy Bees, Brisbane City Council, McNab, Queensland Libraries, and the City of Moreton Bay to reframe Occupational Violence & Aggression (OVA) as a core pillar of organisational capability rather than a reactive safety checklist.
The conversation underscored that effective management requires strategic psychosocial integration, moving OVA into a broader risk framework to enable targeted, industry-specific hazard mitigation.
By transitioning toward this sustainable model of proactive safety, organisations can move beyond isolated tactics to truly protect their people, equipping them to lead with confidence and resilience in the most high-pressure, emotionally charged moments.
The Acacia Way Webinars
To get access to the full recording of a past Acacia Way Webinar, please contact us at marketing@acaciaconnection.com:
- Strengthening Your Wellbeing Foundations Through a Strategic EAP Partnership - with Matthew Fluder, Health Promotions Partner at Wollongong City Council
- A deep dive into the trends and industry insights that defined FY26 - with Matt Walter, Director of Business Development at Acacia Connection
- Reimagining Workplace Wellbeing through Partnership - with Paul Lopresto, Work Health and Safety Manager at Torrens University
- Uncovering your Organisation's true Wellbeing Needs - with Gerard Beven, Director of Wellbeing Solutions at Acacia Connection
- Enabling Leaders in a male-dominated Workforce - with Kylie Doyle, Health and Wellbeing Specialist at Sandvik
- From Employees to Industry: A Case Study on how Racing Victoria is expanding EAP Reach - with Kirra Fitzgerald, Participant Wellbeing Manager at Racing Victoria
- Building Meaningful Partnerships for Workplace Wellbeing - with Acacia’s industry-aligned Workplace Wellbeing Consultants Nicolette Spicer and Elle Lancaster
- Developing Leaders: A Journey of Transformation in Australia’s only Cross-Border Health Service - with Paula Sutherland, Director of Health & Safety, People and Culture at Albury Wodonga Health
- From Vision to Legacy, a Discussion with Acacia Founder Greg Kentish
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategies for a Diverse Workforce - with Keleisha Rigby-Smith, Occupational Health & Wellbeing Partner at City of Moreton Bay
