Sunday workshops
The conference will once again feature an informative and exclusive Sunday program, giving attendees the opportunity to earn an additional 6 CPD points in addition to those awarded for the main conference.
The program includes three concurrent workshops, followed by a panel discussion. You’ll be able to attend one workshop, as well as the panel.
Please note: attendance will be recorded at the start and end of each workshop to be eligible for CPD points.
Although the Sunday program is included in full conference registration, places are limited. We encourage you to secure your spot now via the registration portal.
If you have already registered and wish to attend a workshop, please contact the conference organisers at qmihsc@expertevents.com.au.
Workshop 1: Emergency Management and Response Session
Join experts from Queensland Mines Rescue Service (QMRS) and industry, to explore leading practice in incident management team structure, the fundamentals of mine emergency management and response, and participate in a mock exercise to put learnings into practice. This collaborative session is suitable for both surface and underground coal, mineral mine and quarrying operations, and aims to provide thought-provoking discussion and practical tools for participants to take back to site.
Workshop 2: Introduction of Critical Controls in the Queensland Resources Sector
A significant component of the reforms within the Resources Safety and Health Legislation Amendment Act 2024, is the introduction of critical controls—measures targeting serious risks on mine sites. While these controls have previously been applied voluntarily across the industry, the new legislation mandates their integration into the safety and health management systems of all mines and quarries. These provisions will take effect on 1 June 2025, with industry given until 1 June 2026 to achieve full compliance.
This session will provide participants with:
- An overview of the legislative changes
- Insight into the regulator’s approach to compliance monitoring
- Perspectives from industry representatives on implementing critical controls in practice
Workshop 3: When Quiet Gets Loud: Cracking the Code of the Unspoken
In pressured environments, effective communication is key, yet much of what is truly important remains unspoken. This workshop is designed to equip you with the skills to navigate these subtle dynamics, ensuring critical information is shared and understood, relationships are strengthened, and outcomes are improved both at work and in your personal life. Drawing on insights from human factors and behavioural science, this interactive session explores how to move beyond surface-level communication to understand yourself and others more effectively, interpret unspoken cues and have conversations that lead to genuine understanding and positive outcomes.
You will learn how unspoken cues and communication breakdowns can impact safety-critical situations and gain strategies to help mitigate these risks. The session will also develop your techniques for gathering genuine and accurate information during investigations and reviews, and fostering a learning culture (rather than blame). Importantly, the practical tools can be applied to all relationships, with colleagues, team members, leaders, friends, and family, by helping you understand underlying needs and motivations. You will build confidence in approaching challenging discussions, planning for safe and productive outcomes, and managing emotional responses, all through engaging activities and exploring real-world scenarios to apply your learning immediately.
This workshop is designed for everyone from frontline workers and supervisors to middle management and senior leaders, as it provides a shared language and practical toolkit for enhancing communication in every aspect of life. Join us to crack the code of the unspoken and unlock new levels of understanding, collaboration, and effectiveness.