This event is free for members, please email info@hunternet.com.au if you would like to attend as a non-member.

With recent data released by Insurance and Care NSW (iCare) which revealed psychological claims in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region have significantly increased over the past 5 years, and now equate to 7.5% of all workers’ compensation claims in the region, 40% higher than the average in NSW, this session is aimed to help members prevent, understand and support mental health injuries in their workplaces.

The session will provide members with an understanding of:

• How you can create a mentally safe workplace

• How to navigate the legal landscape of psychological injuries, particularly section 11A

• How you can support a work-related mental/psychological injury to improve personal recovery and/or return to work

There will also be an informal panel discussion which will allow members to ask questions and share their experiences with our experienced Work Health and Safety Consultant, and Workers’ Compensation Consultant.

Who should attend this event:

• Return to Work Coordinator or any HR professional

• WHS personnel and other WHS risk management professionals

• HR personnel

• General Managers/Business Owners

Arrival 7.45am for 8am start – NEW HUNTERNET OFFICES

Suite 102, 470 King Street, Newcastle West NSW 2203

3hr free parking within Marketplace or 4hr free parking on King Street outside of Officeworks.

Please press 102 on the intercom for reception to allow you access to the building.

We are directly next to the parking roller doors, DO NOT go to concierge at the Verve Building.

SPEAKERS

Josh Bennie – Client Executive – Workplace Mental Health – Perth – AON

Experience and background

Josh supports the Australian Health and Safety industry through his work in managing and delivery of Psychosocial Safety, Mental Health and Well-being related projects. Backed by strong ethical principles and a belief that best practices and strong evidence lead to better decisions. He is passionate about and motivated to help make a difference in the lives of clients. Enabling workers to become more effective and productive within their organisation. Working within the Work Health and Safety space affords the opportunity to make significant changes to personal experiences at scale.

Josh joined Aon in February 2022 as a Graduate after completing his Graduate Diploma of Psychology at Murdoch University. Josh previously completed a Bachelor of Science (Double Major; Psychology in Society, Psychological Sciences) at the University of Western Australia.

Outside of work, Josh is an avid reader, and chess player, and self-proclaimed film buff. An active member of his local community, and a proud supporter of local musical talent. Josh can be found playing tennis on his weekend days and dancing to any number of Perth’s genre-bending musicians by night.

Education

Graduate Diploma of Psychology, Murdoch University, 2021

Bachelor of Science: Double Major; Psychological Sciences, Psychology in Society, 2018

Standard Mental Health First Aider, 2023

Bronze Award: Community Service, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, 2015

Brittney Nash – Client Executive – Workplace Risk – Newcastle – AON

Experience and background

Brittney has recently joined Aon as Client Executive in the People Risk team bringing with her 7 years’ experience in the workers’ compensation industry.

Brittney has a strong insurer background having worked in claims management with a variety of clients in both the Northern Territory and New South Wales schemes, allowing her to gain significant exposure to the operations of both Risk States and Fund States. Most recently, Brittney worked with a global insurance company as a Technical Specialist specialising in PIAWE and work capacity decisions, two of the most challenging legislative requirements of claims management in New South Wales.

Brittney is enthusiastic about working with clients to understand the goals, risks and challenges that are unique to them. With her strong communication skills and strategic thinking, she is driven to implement strategies to ensure clients are achieving their goals whilst also mitigating their risk exposures.

Brittney has worked with a large range of commercial and corporate clients from industries including aged care, mining, infrastructure maintenance and logistics, in addition to having worked with a global discount supermarket chain.

Education

Skilled Lead Auditor Accreditation, PWC

Return to Work Coordination training, State Insurance Regulatory Authority NSW

Certificate IV Work Health and Safety, Pinnacle Training

Diploma of Human Resource Management, Just Careers Training

Diploma of Laws, Charles Darwin University (2022 – present)