Reimagining Your Workforce: Inclusion, Support and Retention

Next date: Wednesday, 27 May 2026 | 09:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Are you a business owner, HR professional, manager or someone passionate about building a thriving, inclusive workplace? If you want to attract and retain top talent, boost productivity and create an environment where every team member feels valued and supported, this event is for you!

This is your opportunity to learn directly from national thought leaders and local experts about the real impact of workplace inclusion.

Did you know?

• Neurodivergence affects one in five Australians. That means in every workplace, there are talented individuals who may be masking their differences or going undiagnosed and as a result, not reaching their full potential.
• Many employers are unaware that their teams already include neurodivergent staff who could thrive with just a few simple changes in the workplace.
• Inclusive practices do more than support individuals. They unlock higher productivity, greater loyalty, and improved innovation for your entire business.

In this workshop you will:

• Hear expert insights from leaders in workplace inclusion and mental health.
• Receive practical strategies for supporting neurodiversity and mental health in the workplace.
• Hear the business case for inclusion: Neurodivergent employees are 48 per cent better at pattern recognition, 92 per cent more productive in matched roles and significantly more loyal.
• Receive actionable takeaways that you can implement immediately at no cost.

Event highlights

• keynotes from industry leaders
• Q&A sessions
• networking opportunities with peers and local support resources
• immediate, practical actions to take back to your workplace.

Event details

• Date: Wednesday 27 May
• Time: 9.30am arrival for 9.40am start, running until 12pm
• Venue: Karralyka, Mines Road, Ringwood East 3135
• Cost: $25
• Morning tea included
• Bookings essential

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About the speakers

Geoff Smith

2025 QLD Australian of the Year, Co-founder & CEO, Australian Spatial Analytics (ASA)
Geoff is a champion for social procurement and workplace inclusion, and his leadership has transformed ASA into a high performing, neuroinclusive workplace. In his keynote, Geoff will share his personal journey and the power of inclusion. He will reveal how embracing neurodiversity not only drives innovation but also creates more resilient, empathetic, and successful organisations. You’ll learn how small, zero-cost changes can make a big impact, and discover strategies for destigmatising mental health and supporting young people in the workplace.

Shannon Lang

Director, WISE IDEA: Centre of Best Practice in Mental Health and Employment
With over 20 years’ experience in mental health leadership—including a special connection to the Maroondah region—Shannon is passionate about sustainable employment and quality of life for people living with mental health conditions. As an Occupational Therapist and mental health leader, Shannon will share practical strategies for employers to support employees with mental health conditions, tips on accessing mental health and inclusive employment resources, and the benefits of inclusive employment for individuals and organisations alike. Her deep insight will help you build supportive, collaborative workplaces.

Further information

For more information please contact BizHub Maroondah on 9298 4679 or bizhub@maroondah.vic.gov.au.

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Karralyka, Mines Road, Ringwood East, 3135, View map