Psychosocial risk has become one of the most significant leadership and governance challenges facing the for-purpose sector.

Issues such as excessive workload, bullying, poor organisational justice, chronic understaffing and workplace conflict are no longer viewed solely through the lens of employee wellbeing. Under work health and safety legislation, they are now recognised as workplace hazards carrying real legal and governance responsibilities.

For leaders navigating funding pressures, workforce shortages, restructures and increasing operational complexity, understanding psychosocial risk has never been more important.

Join us for a timely and practical panel discussion bringing together human and relational, operational and legal expertise to explore this critical issue from complementary perspectives:

·The human and relational perspective with Natasha Rae, CEO of Relationships Australia and Clinical Psychologist
The operational HR and IR perspective with Juvena Rowe, Head of Employment Relations & Reward Mission Australia
The legal and regulatory perspective with a leading employment law expert Jonathan Mamaril, Director - South Geldard Lawyers

Together, our panel will unpack:

What psychosocial risk actually looks like in today's workplace
The early warning signs leaders should recognise
How psychosocial hazards arise through restructures, performance management, workload and organisational change
Where wellbeing becomes regulatory exposure, including the intersection of SafeWork and Fair Work obligations
The practical steps leaders, executives and boards can take to better protect both their people and their organisations

This promises to be one of our most relevant and thought-provoking conversations of the year, equipping leaders with practical insights to strengthen workplace culture, reduce organisational risk and create psychologically safer organisations.

The Brisbane November keynote will be expertly facilitated by:

Natasha Rae | CEO - Relationships Australia Queensland

Natasha Rae is the Chief Executive Officer of Relationships Australia Queensland and an experienced leader in the community services sector. She is committed to improving outcomes for individuals, families and communities through high-quality, accessible support services. Natasha's expertise includes strategy, governance, organisational culture and service innovation, with a particular interest in psychological safety and helping organisations manage psychosocial hazards to create healthy, sustainable and high-performing workplaces.

Jonathan Mamaril | Director - South Geldard Lawyers

Jonathan Mamaril is a director of South Geldard Lawyers and heads the Employment law team. With a distinct trade union background, Jonathan possesses unique insight into how employee advocates and lawyers work, allowing him to provide strategic and practical advice that keeps employers and Human Resources teams one step ahead. Providing practical and timely advice on the latest legislation changes and legal issues facing employers, Jonathan advises decision makers on all areas of employment law including restructures, redundancies, General Protections, Unfair Dismissal, sexual harassment, psychosocial risks and hazards, workplace bullying, underpayment of wages, termination of employment and performance management.

Juvena Rowe| Head of Employment Relations & Reward Mission Australia

Juvena Rowe is Head of Employee Relations & Reward at Mission Australia, an accomplished ER and reward leader with particular expertise in WGEA reporting, pay equity, enterprise bargaining and workforce insights. She is widely regarded for her ability to distil complex data and regulatory obligations into clear, actionable outcomes that build trust, fairness and capability across organisations.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Thursday 12 November 2026
Time: 11.30am – 1pm
Location: Quest Hotel Woolloongabba Event Space, 130 Logan Road Woolloongabba

PRICE:

FREE for FPA members (FPA Leadership HUB; Coaching; Associate Members only)
$49 for Guests/Non-members

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BRISBANE FPA Keynote Series -NOV 2026 - From Wellbeing to Liability: What For-Purpose Leaders Need to Know About Psychosocial Risk

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