The StateCover Seminar is back for 2025. Packed with practical and strategic content to help our Members’ keep their people safe, well and working, this exclusive two-day seminar will be held on Tuesday, 6 May and Wednesday, 7 May 2025 at Doltone House Hyde Park, Sydney. Check out the program below.
DAY 1 | DAY 2 |
Time | Session |
8:00am | Registration |
9:00am | Welcome Samantha Fuller, CEO, StateCover MutualAcknowledgement of Country Linton Chalmers, Seminar Facilitator |
9:20am | Leading with Impact: Mastering the Art of Modern Leadership Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM, Author, columnist and leadership expertIn this highly interactive keynote address, award-winning leadership expert and best-selling author Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM will entertain and challenge us about whether our leadership approach is still fit for purpose. Through the use of videos, case studies and her down-to-earth style, Kirstin will challenge each of us to think about how we can best role model leading with the head and heart amidst the competing demands on our time, and in an increasingly complex working environment. Kirstin will bring a leadership lens which is guaranteed to inspire you to be the most effective leader you can be. |
10:20am | Morning tea |
10:50am |
Panel discussion: Leadership in Local Government
Samantha Fuller, CEO, StateCover Mutual |
11:50am | Stretch break Tasia Mitsoulas, Wellbeing Specialist, StateCover Mutual |
12:00pm | Building Mental Fitness Gus Worland, Mental Fitness CampaignerThis interactive keynote led by Gus Worland brings mental fitness to life through powerful stories of resilience, connection, and growth. This session is designed to ignite fresh conversations and empower individuals to take ownership of their mental fitness journey, equipping them with the tools to build a stronger, more connected life. Containing sensitive content, this session covers a range of topics related to mental health, including suicide. |
12:50pm | Lunch |
1:40pm | Driving Real Change: How to get results out of key conversations Alison Hill, PsychologistWhen it comes to leading and influencing others, tough conversations are inevitable. Add to that the relentless change environment we now work and operate within and the challenges increase. In this session we’ll explore how to lead with impact in a change environment. In particular we’ll unpack:
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2:40pm | Afternoon tea |
3:00pm | The Changing Nature of Local Government Simon Kuestenmacher, DemographerOn stage, demographer Simon Kuestenmacher looks deep into his crystal ball to show us what the future holds for local government. Severe workforce challenges face local government this decade. The current skills shortage is likely going to worsen. The mental health of your workers is likely to further decline. All of this occurs while broader societal value shifts occur as well. With so much negativity, why even bother getting out of bed in the morning? As Simon will explain on stage, there are plenty of reasons for you to remain optimistic. |
3:45pm | Panel discussion: Workforce Management Through the Employee Lifecycle Jennifer Cameron, General Manager, Member Services, StateCover Mutual Ricky Tozer, Manager People & Culture, Wingecarribee Shire Council Linton Chalmers, Panel Facilitator |
4:00pm | Close |
6:30pm-10:00pm | Seminar Dinner featuring the StateCover Awards Doltone House Hyde Park, Sydney |
Time | Session |
8:00am | Arrival refreshments |
9:00am | Welcome Jennifer Cameron, General Manager, Member Services, StateCover Mutual Linton Chalmers, Seminar Facilitator |
9:10am | Masterclass 1
The WWW of Wellbeing: Progressing the wellbeing strategy Discover how Members are building wellbeing maturity, navigating barriers and challenges, and adopting StateCover’s strategic framework to deliver change. |
Masterclass 2
Tech Savvy Safety: AI taking the heavy lifting out of HMT Take a deep dive into AI assisted risk management. Terry Wong will share how integrating AI into your HMT risk management will elevate results. |
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Masterclass 3
The RTW Roadmap: Navigating the twists and turns of RTW Explore the foundations of RTW programs and how to develop a positive RTW culture. Hear key insights from experts in the field, including the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) |
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10:40am | Morning tea |
11:10am |
Masterclasses cont. (details above) |
12:50pm | Lunch |
1:40pm | Power of One – Building your EQ and Resilience Avril Henry, Leadership consultant & coach and authorYou cannot lead others until you know how to lead yourself first. This is the Power of One. To enable self-leadership requires Emotional Intelligence (EQ), knowing yourself and knowing others. But what does it take to be emotionally intelligent, and how can you develop your EQ. Anyone can develop their EQ, but must be open to learning and change. This session explores self-leadership, developing your EQ, and understanding the importance and impact of being resilient. Resilience is a critical characteristic for leaders today and even more important for a constantly changing and uncertain future. |
2:30pm | Afternoon tea |
2:50pm | What if Our Time Was Now? Dr Simone Scovell, Specialist Occupational & Environmental PhysicianWhat if our time was now? What if now was the time to prioritise caring for ourselves, and asking employees to put their peoples’ health first? In this keynote address, Dr Simone Scovell shares her own life story – from her childhood experiences to formative career moments in sport and medicine which have ultimately shaped her life today. It’s a call to action. A reckoning. A chance to question why things are the way they are, and to explore new possibilities. |
3:30pm | Q&A: Communication and Connection to Build Positive Workplace Culture Avril Henry, Leadership consultant & coach and author Dr Simone Scovell, Specialist Occupational & Environmental Physician |
4:10pm-4:40pm | Networking drinks |
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