Date: Friday, 27 March 2026
Time: 7:30am - 3:30pm
Venue: Hyatt Place Melbourne Essendon Fields
1 English Street, Essendon Fields, Vic 3041
After the success of our Safety & Health conferences in NSW and Queensland over recent years, we're pleased to bring this program to Victoria. The day will focus on practical safety insights and regulatory updates.
Our keynote speaker is Darren Flanagan, sharing his Beaconsfield mine rescue story on safety, mental health, and leadership. The program includes presentations from sector leaders and safety experts covering legislative reform, dust and silica management, collision avoidance systems, and mental health and wellbeing, along with a panel discussion on Safety: Past vs Present.
Conference Program:
07:30am
|
Conference Commences
Registration, Light Breakfast & Refreshments, Trade Exhibition |
| 08:15am |
MC Welcome |
| 08:25am |
Opening Address |
| 08:35am |
Introduction & IQA Update |
| 08:50am |
Keynote Presentation | Darren Flanagan |
| 09:30am |
Session 1 | Collision Avoidance, Interaction & Measures | Chris Barrett, Caterpillar |
| 10:00am |
Refreshment Break, Trade Exhibition |
| 10:40am |
Session 2 | Preparing Your Transition to the General Duty | Renee Palmer, Amanda Wellesley, DEECA |
| 11:20am |
Session 3 | What Can Safety Learn From Unhappy Marriages? | Kerry Smith, Holcim |
| 11:50am |
Session 4 | Panel Discussion - Safety on Site: Past vs Present | Roy Webb, Catherine Wood, Finn Poxon, Rachel Dillon |
| 12:30pm |
Lunch, Trade Exhibition |
| 01:30pm |
Session 5 | IQA Education Update | Emily Logan, IQA |
| 01:50pm |
Session 6 | Crystalline Silica | Halil Ahmet, WorkSafe Victoria |
| 02:20pm |
Session 7 | Beyond Compliance - Building a Culture That Cares | Dave Burt, SALT |
| 02:50pm |
Session 8 | Case Study: Implementing a Safety System | Anita Macartney, Mactown Consulting |
| 03:20pm |
MC Conference Wrap Up |
| 03:30pm |
Conference Concludes |
All quarrying and extractive sector operators, suppliers, and associates are welcome to attend.
Early Bird Registration:
Extended to midday on Thursday, 26 February 2026
Member | $320.00 (inc GST)
Non Member | $390.00 (inc GST) - join the IQA here for member pricing
Registration:
Member | $380.00 (inc GST)
Non Member | $450.00 (inc GST) - join the IQA here for member pricing
Bulk/Group Registration:
Take advantage of our special bulk registration discount for group bookings. Organisations and teams registering multiple participants will receive a reduced rate per attendee, making it easier and more affordable to join the event together. Offers available for groups of 5+ and 10+. Contact Porzia Garcia via email [email protected] for group pricing details and eligibility.
Registration closes strictly at midday on Thursday, 19 March 2026
Accommodation
Accommodation is available onsite at Hyatt Place Melbourne Essendon Fields. A discounted rate is available for bookings made prior to 5 March 2026 - details here.
Partner With Us
Get all the details about partnership opportunities for the 2026 Victorian Safety & Health Conference including sponsorship packages, benefits, and how to get involved.
Download Sponsorship Prospectus
For more information, please contact Porzia Garcia, IQA Vic Engagement & Events Coordinator, via email [email protected]
Disclaimer:
All information is correct at the time of publication. The IQA reserves the right to alter or delete items as required, and takes no responsibility for any errors, omissions and changes.
This event is in line with the IQA's commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the extractive and associated industries and is open to all members, non-members, associates and industry personnel, regardless of gender.
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