September Networking Session
The GV Safety Group is excited to invite you to a special behind-the-scenes tour of Saputo Dairy’s cheese processing facility in Cobram, proudly hosted as part of our September Networking Session.
This is a unique opportunity to explore one of the region’s leading food manufacturing sites, gain insights into Saputo’s safety and quality practices, and connect with fellow safety professionals in a dynamic, real-world setting.
Spaces are limited, so please confirm your attendance early to secure your spot.
We look forward to seeing you there!
If you would like to attend please reply to gvsafetygroup@gmail.com
Note: This session will be for 18+ attendance only, and all participants will be required to follow all of Saputo’s on site safety and access requirements.
GV SAFETY GROUP ANNUAL WORKSAFE HEALTH & SAFETY MONTH BREAKFAST
The GV Safety Group is pleased to announce the date for our annual WorkSafe Health & Safety Month Breakfast. CONNECT HERE via LinkedIn.
Friday, 17 October 2025 from 7.00AM to 9.00AM
GV Hotel, 223 High Street, Shepparton
Breakfast provided
This year, our speaker is Patrizia Cassaniti. Patrizia is an International award-winning work health and safety advocate with a compelling and confronting life story.
CLICK HERE for Awards entry details.
Patrizia is an International award-winning work health and safety advocate with a compelling and confronting life story.
In 2021, she won the Gold Stevie award as Maverick of the year, which recognizes the achievements of female individuals who have affected positive change on their companies and/or industries. Has also been recognized as Top 100 Women in Construction in 2022 and 2023 and with the times of COVID -19 lockdowns and online presentations, Patrizia became certified by e-speakers as a Virtual Presenter.
She shares the crucial lessons everyone in construction, manufacturing and engineering need to hear to shift out complacency and create a safe working environment for themselves and all their work mates.
Her devastating story is of a tragedy that was never an accident, but an incident waiting to happen, all because of complacency, that took her 18-year-old son’s life.
Be prepared for an emotional and inspiring journey with this powerful and potentially life-saving session where the usual ‘she’ll be right mate’ or 'it won’t happen to me’ attitude, will make you evaluate your daily work practices and make your family the reason why you work safe every day.
She has had extensive coverage on the media, 60 minutes and Morning shows and has helped develop an App together with SafeWork NSW, that allows workers to speak up anonymously. Her safety advocacy led her to complete a CERT IV in Work Health and Safety to educate herself, so she can reign new laws in her son’s honour, by bringing tougher penalties and greater consequences for unsafe work practices. She is the founder of Touched by Christopher foundation which raises money to help families financially, so that they can grieve without the everyday burden.
Please email gvsafetygroup@gmail.com to register your attendance.
WorkSafe Victoria PRESENTS Health and Safety Month
Straight after the 2025 WorkSafe Health & Safety Month Breakfast & Awards, connect with industry colleagues and hear from WorkSafe’s health and safety experts on ways to prevent harm in your workplace. Register for FREE here.
Schedule
9.00am – 9.30am: Arrival and registration
9.30am – 10.20am: Reducing WorkCover premiums: The power of proactive claims management
Learn about how your claim history impacts your premium and discover effective strategies for supporting return to work initiatives. By actively managing your WorkCover claims and fostering a supportive return to work environment, you can reduce your premium rate and improve safety and productivity in your workplace. We’ll explore real-world examples and open the floor to questions with a Q&A session with a panel of WorkSafe experts.
10.30am – 11.20am: Workplace Health and Safety Essentials: What every small business needs to know
Small business leaders are invited to join WorkSafe and learn about the support services available to help create and maintain a healthy and safe workplace for all workers, including young workers and those from migrant communities.
11:30am – 12.20pm: Supporting Recovery and Return to Work
Join WorkSafe for an in-depth discussion on the employer's obligation to support an injured worker's return to work. Learn more about what compliance looks like under legislative requirements, highlighting common themes and challenges across industries, and offering guidance on meaningful consultation with workers and treating practitioners. This session is designed to build confidence and capability in meeting return to work obligations.
12.20pm – 1.00pm: Lunch
For more information and to see all the Health & Safety Month events, visit the website.
Lone Worker Safety
An information session exploring the vital aspects of safeguarding those who operate remotely or in isolated environments.
GV SAFETY GROUP ANNUAL WORKSAFE HEALTH & SAFETY MONTH BREAKFAST
This year, our speaker is Cristian Sylvestre, Managing Director of SafeStart, a human error prevention programme that has achieved a consistent 60-90% reduction in workplace incidents within six to 12 months of its implementation.
Workplace Responsibilities for Psychological Health and Injury Prevention Safety
This July we welcome Sarah Hellwege , a registered Psychologist, an appointed Inspector under the OHS Act and a Senior Psychological Health and Safety Specialist at WorkSafe.
PSYCHOLIGICAL INJURY PREVENTION:WORKPLACE WELLBEING
Our next information session of 2023 will welcome CEO of Euroa Health, Melissa Seymour, to talk to us about the preventative measures they have taken to reduce the likelihood and impact of psychological injuries in the workplace.
We know that stress and burnout have had a significant impact on the workforce in the past few years and Euroa Health have worked towards reducing employee burnout and committed to make wellbeing a focus for their workforce and embed it as an organisational priority.
Join us to hear from Melissa about what changes Euroa Health has made and the organisational improvements seen as a result and how these may be implemented in your workplace.
If you would like to attend please reply with attendee names to gvsafetygroup@gmail.com by Monday 22 May 2023
March Meeting - Dr Wil Chong,GV Skin and Specialist Centre.
March Meeting will be on Tues 28th March at 12pm and will be an in-person meeting ( Venue TBC) with a presentation from Dr Wil Chong from the GV Skin and Specialist Centre. More details to come.
February meeting (Virtual).Caitlin Baker; GBCMA
Caitlin Baker - Acting People Safety & Wellbeing Manager for Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority and 2022 GVSG Award Winner will present the GBCMA Wellbeing Dashboard to the group and will also provide an opportunity for a virtual meet and greet for the new Committee and members.