VTHC HSR Conference 2026

This year’s conference, Extreme Weather, Extreme Risk: The Future of Occupational Health and Safety, explores 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. 

Join hundreds of other HSRs to learn how to address OHS challenges created by extreme weather conditions. The conference will be an in-person event, with sessions about making the most of your rights and powers.

Date: Tuesday 27 October 2026 

Time: 8:30am – 2:45pm (registrations open 8am)  

Where:  

• Melbourne: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf VIC 3006 

• Ballarat: Ballarat Trades Hall, 24 Camp St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350 

• Bendigo: Bendigo Trades Hall, 40 View St Bendigo VIC 3550 

• Morwell: The Morwell Club, 136 Helen Street, Morwell Victoria 3840 

• Wangaratta: Wangaratta Turf Club, 20-32 Racecourse Road Wangaratta Vic 3677 

Please ensure you type your correct name and email address correctly. These details will be used to issue you your QR code ticket you will need for the day and to receive your certificate of completion. Numbers are limited, so register ASAP.

Check the full program on VTHC OHS Reps webpage.

The conference is WorkSafe Victoria approved under Section 69 so be sure to give your manager at least 14 days’ notice for paid time off work to attend.

By registering for the 2026 HSR Conference, you agree that VTHC will email you conference information.

Please note VTHC may share your enrolment information with your nominated union.