BNSW - Costs of Doing Business Forum

Next date: Wednesday, 29 July 2026 | 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM

Rising costs continue to place pressure on businesses across the Mid North Coast, with workers' compensation and workforce wellbeing emerging as critical drivers of sustainability and performance.

We invite you to join us for a focused discussion on two critical issues on the cost of doing business - the cost and complexity of workers' compensation and industrial relations compliance.

Our latest Business Conditions Survey highlights that these issues remain two of the most significant cost pressures facing business across the Mid North Coast. The forum builds on previous regional discussions focused on these challenges and moves the conversation forward, bringing together senior leaders, business and medical professionals to explore how we can work collaboratively to improve workers' compensation outcomes across the region.

The program will also include an interactive session with our Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA) team, providing a practical update on IR compliance and effective workplace management strategies.

In the current environment, understanding the drivers of these costs and identifying practical responses has never been more important.

 

Why attend

• Gain clarity on the latest workers' compensation and industrial relations developments
• Understand how health data and workforce trends can inform better business decisions
• Learn practical approaches to risk profiling and injury prevention
• Hear directly from industry on the impact of workers' compensation decisions on business operations
• Equip your organisation with tools to support a healthier, more resilient workforce

 

Event details

• 9.00am: Opening Remarks - Rod Barnaby
• 9.10am: The Business of Health Data: Why “Unscheduled” Does Not Mean “Unpredictable” - Luke Elias - Director Primary Health Programs & Partnerships - Healthy North Coast
• 9.30am: Workforce Risk Profiling and ROI: Practical Prevention Strategies for Employers - Guy Terkelson - Director, Hastings Physio & Health / Nicole Lewis-Bain - CEO Lake Cathie Health Complex
• 9.50am: Industry Panel: Impact of Workers' Compensation Decisions on Business
• 10.30am: Morning Tea
• 11.00am: Industrial Relations Update and Practical Workplace Management - Kate Thomson - Associate Director - ABLA

  

When

Location

D-Theatre, Coffs Harbour Education Campus

TAFE NSW, 363 Hogbin Drive, Coffs Harbour, 2450, View Map