West Coast Eagles Head of Women’s Football Michelle Cowan and top leadership coach Rachel Monamy are headlining a high-impact day of learning and development at the 2025 Workplace Relations Conference on July 31.
As the world of work evolves faster than ever – demanding agility, insight, and bold leadership – this year’s theme looks at how workplaces can Redefine. Improve. Lead.
A must-attend for HR professionals, IR strategists, WHS leads, and those in legal compliance, the conference also brings together policymakers, business leaders, and industry experts to tackle the biggest challenges and opportunities facing Australian organisations in 2025.
Top issues on the agenda
- Economic and workforce trends shaping Western Australia and the nation.
- Legal and industrial relations reforms with wide-reaching implications.
- The rising imperative of psychosocial safety and wellbeing.
- Generational shifts, inclusion strategies, and flexible work policies.
- Cybersecurity, data privacy, and the evolving risks in digital workplaces.
Through keynotes, panels, case studies, and workshops, attendees will explore how to lead through change while staying compliant, competitive, and culture-driven.
The conference, supported by event partner and CCIWA Advantage Member Medibank, will be facilitated by MC Di Darmody whose poise, professionalism and bubbly personality makes her a favourite with event organisers and audiences alike.
Key questions at the conference
- What do employers need to know about workforce supply, government direction, and national policy reform?
- How do we respond to changing expectations from Gen Z while protecting culture and performance?
- What does compliance look like in the face of new WHS laws, privacy legislation, and union activity?
- How do we ensure workplaces are not only safe and lawful, but inclusive, sustainable, and future-fit?
Whether you’re setting strategic direction or supporting daily implementation, this event offers a rare opportunity to gain clarity, connect with peers, and build your leadership toolkit.
Spotlight on keynote speakers
Rachel Monamy – Shaping High-Impact Workplace Culture
A leadership coach from Leading Teams, Rachel will share practical strategies for building team cultures grounded in trust, shared purpose, and accountability. With more than 20 years of experience across education and executive coaching, she will explore how to drive team performance through meaningful culture change.
Michelle Cowan – Leading Through Adversity
Pioneering AFL coach Michelle Cowan brings powerful lessons from elite sports to the world of business leadership. From breaking barriers as the first woman to coach professional AFL to shaping player wellbeing and team operations, Michelle’s story is one of resilience, performance, and people-first leadership.
Secure tickets
For professionals leading people, managing workplace risk, or navigating regulatory reform, the conference is designed to challenge and inform.
Register now for the 2025 Workplace Relations Conference.
