VTHC HSR CONFERENCE 2026

This year’s conference, Extreme Weather, Extreme Risk: The Future of Occupational Health and Safety, explored how extreme weather is changing workplace health and safety, the new risks workers face, and how HSRs can use their rights and powers to prevent harm. Hundreds of HSRs learnt how to address OHS challenges created by extreme weather conditions. 

 

Plenary Session Part 1

  • Uncle Bill Nicholson, Wurundjeri Elder
  • Danae Bosler, Assistant Secretary Victorian Trades Hall Council
  • The Hon. Steve Dimopolous, Minister for WorkSafe
  • Cathy Henderson, CEO WorkSafe Victoria
  • Combined presentation between HSRs and Dr Andrew Ireland
  • Alex Bourjaili, General Manager Services Incolink

Plenary Session Part 2

  • Combined presentation between HSRs and Dr Andrew Watkins
  • Q&A, moderated by our MC Wil Strack, Assistant Secretary Victorian Trades Hall Council

 

 

 

Dr Andrew Ireland presentation slides

Dr Andrew Watkins presentation slides

Other Resources

 

This event was proudly sponsored by Incolink, Unity Bank, Slater & Gordon and MGI Audit.