190 Elizabeth St
Brisbane City QLD 4000
NESA National Conference | 8 - 9 August 2018 | Hilton Hotel Brisbane
Inspiring Progress
Building resilience and agility through focussed leadership
Who Should Attend
This conference has something for everyone in the employment services sector! Delegates will have the opportunity to attend plenary and workshop sessions that explore current issues, global trends and the broader policy environment shaping the sector. The programme will be relevant to all employment services.
"The NESA conference was a positive experience that allowed me to feel a sense of industry inclusion and recognition. This confidence will prompt me to explore new ideas and challenge my comfort zone."
- 2017 Conference Delegate
Our Event Speakers
Plenary Speakers
THE HON JANE PRENTICE MP
Assistant Minster for Social Services and Disability Services
THE HON ED HUSIC MP
Shadow Minister for Employment Services, Workforce Participation and Future of Work, Shadow Minister for the Digital Economy
SENATOR THE HON ZED SESELJA
Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services
SIR BILL ENGLISH
Sir Bill English served in the New Zealand Parliament from his election in 1990 representing rural Southland until February 2018.
Mike Symonds - MC
"Highly engaging, practical and fun!" Mike Symonds is a playful and engaging Keynote Speaker and Corporate MC who will educate, inspire and entertain you.
ANDREW GRIFFITHS
Andrew is a global commentator covering innovative business, customer connection and entrepreneurialism.
Professor Kristy Muir
CEO Centre for Social Impact (CSI) and member of UNSW Sydney’s Council
Michael McQueen
A multi-award winning speaker, trend forecaster and six-time bestselling author.
Kathy Kelly
Kathy’s story isn't just about loss and immense grief, it's about resilience and courage and the determination to stand up and change a broken system.
DAY 1 - Workshop Presenters
Chris Kerr
Recipient of the 2003 Centenary Medal for service to the disabled community WA Disability Services Commission "Count Me In" Mid-West Ambassador
Peter De Natris
Strategic Advisor at National Disability Insurance Agency
Teresa Pilbeam
National Coordinator Early Days and Indigenous Liaison Programs
Lindsey Ricker
OECD - Policy Analyst, LESI Programme (Local Employment, Skills and Social Innovation)
JODY HAMILTON
Lead Facilitator and Founder at LIFT Social Enterprise - I LIFT, You LIFT, We LIFT
Paul Maguire
Principal, Maguire Consulting HR and Industrial Relations Risks
TY EMERSON
Branch Manager, Job Seeker Participation and Compliance Branch
Professor John Mendoza
Director, ConNetica Adjunct Professor, Health and Sport Science, University of Sunshine Coast Adjunct Associate Professor, Medicine, Sydney University
Kerryn Kovacevic
A/g Group Manager Employment Systems Group Department of Jobs & Small Business
Peter Broadhead
Branch Manager – DES Department of Social Services
Derek Stiller
Branch Manager Employment Services Reporting and Analysis Branch
Helen Boyle
Acting Director Job Seeker Eligibility and Services Assessment Services and Outcomes Branch
CRAIG WATERSON
Senior Adviser
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
CHLOE BIRD
Assistant Secretary Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Community and Economic Development Division
Sandra McPhee AM
Independent Chair Employment Services Expert Advisory Panel
Martin Hehir
Deputy Secretary Department of Jobs and Small Business
Nicholas Dowie
Branch Manager Department of Jobs and Small Business Active Labour Market Assistance 2020
Malcolm Greening
Assistant Secretary of the Industry, Regional and International Strategies Branch
Nisette Anderson
Director, Regional Policy in the Department of Jobs and Small Business, Industry, Regional & International Strategy Branch
Ali Jalayer
Assistant Secretary Department of Jobs and Small Business Specialist Programmes Branch, Youth and Programmes Group
CRAIG DUNKELD
Senior Advisor, Business Development
Department of Jobs and Small Business
sarah clough
Assistant Secretary, Employment Branch
Department of Jobs and Small Business
DAY 2 - Workshop Presenters
Dr Vinita Godinho
General Manager Advisory
Good Shepherd Microfinance
Dr Emma Campbell
CEO Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia (FECCA)
Matthew Cox
Co-chair the Logan City of Choice Leadership Team.
Richard Reid
Account Manager Queensland Department of Jobs and Small Business
Gail Kerr OAM
CEO, Access Youth support, housing and social enterprise services for migrants, refugees and Australian born clients – DES Provider
Dr Michael McGann
ARC Research Fellow
School of Social and Political Sciences
University of Melbourne
Belinda-Jane Dolan
CEO
Clariti Group
Greg Mazzone
Director Digital Information Assurance Section & External Systems Certification Authority
ANDREW GRIFFITHS
Andrew is a global commentator covering innovative business, customer connection and entrepreneurialism.
Facilitators
Annette Gill
Head of OECD Employment and Skills Unit, Local Employment, Skills, and Social Innovation Division (LESI)
AMANDA OWEN
Project Manager RSAS
NESA
JOHN PERRY
Manager
Access Community Services
Marg Lourey
Senior Policy Advisor
NESA
Miro Lojanica
Senior Project Manager
NESA
NESA Awards for Excellence
Be acknowledged for industry excellence!
The Awards highlight the commitment this sector has made to improving the well-being of our community, the excellent levels of service offered and the very real successes resulting from hard work and innovation at the frontline.
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
Event Details
VENUE
Brisbane Hilton Hotel
190 Elizabeth St
Brisbane City QLD 4000
WELCOME RECEPTION
Tuesday 7 August
6.30pm - 8.00pm
CONFERENCE
Wednesday 8 and
Thursday 9 August
GALA AWARDS DINNER
Wednesday 8 August
From 7.30pm
Meet our Sponsors and Exhibitors
alffie
alffie
alffie is passionate about creating engaging and inclusive online training that provides students with real-life skills that lead to sustainable employment.
Recently, we launched the alffie app. It takes an innovative and holistic approach to supporting our students and clients. It offers students flexible on-the-go study options, and job search and support features designed to enhance their ability to find and sustain employment. And, it allows employment consultants to quickly and easily manage their caseloads and meet their reporting requirements.
alffie
Anasight
Anasight is a market leader for the development and creation of Australian industry solutions to provide a cloud-based app for sharing real-time business insight and intelligence through dashboards and reports available 24/7 via web, mobile and TV displays. Our cloud app solution is made possible from Anasight’s enterprise level data and analytic services backed by industry leading cloud infrastructure and environment.
alffie
Back2Work Health Specialists
COFFEE CART SPONSOR
Back2Work Health Specialists are a team of professional AHPRA registered clinical psychologists, psychologists, and occupational therapists who deliver clinical services to increase work capacity and sustainable employment outcomes. Our integrated, work first approach ensures job seeker’s with physical, medical and psychological conditions return to work. Because we believe that every person with a health condition, disability, mental health or medical condition deserves the right to high quality clinical care and sustainable employment.
alffie
Bounce Australia
Since 2006 Bounce has been delivering programmes throughout Australia, New Zealand and the USA; working with a multitude of clients; from large businesses, helping develop better communications and leadership in the workplace, to individual job seekers, providing clarity and motivation for their future. Bounce has experience delivering customised training programs in Government, Corporate and Community Sectors for all levels of staff training, from annual strategic planning to ongoing professional development and coaching for leaders and front line staff.
alffie
Corporate Culcha
Corporate Culcha is an Indigenous-owned and operated company which commenced operations in 2008 delivering cultural awareness programmes to support Indigenous workforce development. We have since grown to provide a broader range of services and products to assist our clients to successfully engage and work with Indigenous Australia in urban, regional and remote locations. Apart from cultural awareness and eLearning we now deliver Indigenous community training, conduct Indigenous business procurement workshops, undertake research and evaluation projects, develop Indigenous employment strategies and Reconciliation Action Plans, and support Indigenous business development. At Corporate Culcha we work collaboratively with organisations to establish quality projects and programmes which are culturally appropriate and complement an organisation’s business objectives.
alffie
Department of Jobs and Small Business
NESA AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE SPONSOR
Achiever of the Year
Champion Employer of the Year
Innovation in Indigenous Employment
The Australian Government Department of Jobs and Small Business is responsible for national policies and programs that help Australians find and keep employment and work in safe, fair and productive workplaces.
