People and Culture Seminar

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People and Culture Seminar
CEO, Officer
Friday, 25 Jul 2025
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
21 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth WA 6000
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WALGA’s annual People and Culture Seminar is back for 2025 

Calling all Local Government People and Culture, Human Resources, and Industrial Relations professionals, Leaders and CEOs - tickets are on sale now for WALGA’s annual People and Culture Seminar on Friday, 25 July. 

This year's program features a stellar line up of Industrial Relations and Human Resources experts and speakers from the WA public and private sector. The speakers and Program are centred around the theme of ‘Leading People: Compassion, Compliance and Collaboration’.

And for those travelling, make the most out of your time in Perth. Join WALGA’s State Employment Law Essentials training, the day prior on Thursday, 24 July. 

View course details & registration for WALGA’s State Employment Law Essentials 

Seminar topics will include:

  • Supporting all abilities in the workplace  
  • Industrial Relations and Legislation 
  • Industry case studies 

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Speakers highlights:

Greg Hire
Greg Hire
Founder of A Stitch in Time and former Wildcats Vice Captain
After an extensive professional career in basketball, Greg Hire founded A Stitch in Time, a mental health awareness organisation. His keynote address will focus on Leadership - what makes a good leader. Seeking responsibility, roles and relationships, building trust and building confidence.
Chief Commissioner Stephen Kenner
Chief Commissioner Stephen Kenner
WA Industrial Relations Commission 
Stephen Kenner has led the WA Industrial Relations Commission as Chief Commissioner since May 2021, and is a long-standing member of the Commission, having been appointed to the bench of the Industrial Commission by the Western Australian Government in March 1998.
Heather Millar
Heather Millar
Barrister, Shoreline Chambers
Heather Millar specialises in employment law, contractual disputes, industrial relations, and health & safety. She appears in Federal and State courts and tribunals handling commercial, discrimination, and wage claims. Previously, she advised clients at Herbert Smith Freehills and Lewis Silkin LLP.
Erika Everitt
Erika Everitt
Senior Community Development Officer, City of Stirling
With over a decade of experience in Local Government, Erika Everitt is dedicated to fostering inclusive communities. Erika led the rollout of the Sunflower Hidden Disability Initiative, a program designed to help staff recognise and better support community members with hidden disabilities.
Jethro George
Jethro George
Ability WA
Jethro has worked across the Local Government, business and not-for-profit sectors, leading teams, coordinating programs, and supporting inclusive practices across regional and metropolitan areas. He is passionate about improving access to employment and services for people with disabilities.
Myreesa
Myreesa
Ability WA
Before her accident, Myreesa worked as an instructor at an adventure camp, teaching abseiling, mountain biking, and canoeing – always with safety top of mind. Four years later, she sustained a spinal cord injury while working at a daycare centre and will share her lived experience with the Seminar.
Georgia Miller
Georgia Miller
National Manager, Job Access
Georgia has built a strong clinical foundation to help people with disability achieve their vocational goals. She is the National Manager for JobAccess, which is the national hub of workplace and employment information for people with disability, employers and service providers.
Philippa Lonie
Philippa Lonie
Director / Principal, Green Shoots
An experienced Human Resources professional, employment lawyer and licenced Investigator Philippa is the Founder and Director of Green Shoots, a workplace solutions business specialising in trauma-informed investigations, HR consulting, and workplace rehabilitation.

Hear what like-minded peers said about the 2024 People and Culture Seminar

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Presentations sparked some good conversations
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Great networking opportunities, knowledge sharing and latest industry updates
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Another well organised, engaging event. Looking forward to next year
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Amazing presenters, very engaging
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WALGA acknowledges the continuing connection of Aboriginal people to Country, culture and community. We embrace the vast Aboriginal cultural diversity throughout Western Australia, including Boorloo (Perth), on the land of the Whadjuk Nyoongar People, where WALGA is located and we acknowledge and pay respect to Elders past and present.

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