GROWING THE AG WORKFORCE - Kate Crowe is the Business Development Manager at CHRRUP and works to connect agribusinesses with resources that will help them prosper, including CHRRUP’s own Safe Station & Smart Station systems.

This podcast episode is a continuation from the webinar session with Kate which can be watched on CHRRUP’s YouTube channel, link is below. In this episode we talk further about the importance of fostering a strong safety culture in the workplace and tips to achieve that. We also take a deep dive into mental health in the ag workplace and provide some insight to creating a mentally healthy workplace.

Workplace Health & Safety in Ag Webinar - https://youtu.be/uunpEF2mnWQ

Worksafe Queensland - Mentally healthy workplaces toolkit - Mentally healthy workplaces toolkit | WorkSafe.qld.gov.au

This webinar and podcast series has been funded by the Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network, an initiative of the Queensland Government.

GROWING THE AG WORKFORCE - Sally Murfet a HR strategist, project manager, facilitator and thought leader specialising in the Australian agri sector. Sally established Inspire AG after completing a three-year contract with Tasmanian Farmers & Graziers Association, the state farming organisation, to revitalise skills, training and workforce development across the entire Tasmanian primary industry sector.  She provides consultancy service to support Australian farmers, agribusinesses, industry bodies, and government organisations to build better, stronger and more profitable businesses through its people.

This podcast episode is a continuation from the webinar session with Sally which can be watched on CHRRUP’s YouTube channel, link is below. In this episode we talk further about why it is important to invest in the people side of your business and how to be an effective manager, building a strong team and valuing the whole person.

Improving business performance through people development webinar recording - https://youtu.be/K-GizRooSaE

McCrindle resources - The generations defined - McCrindle

This webinar and podcast series has been funded by the Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network, an initiative of the Queensland Government.

GROWING THE AG WORKFORCE - Sharpe Workplace Solutions a leading-edge consultancy firm providing practical, real world workplace relations solutions. Jay Sharpe is the managing director and a highly regarded industry leader with a strong reputation for simplifying complex legal requirements drawing on over 20 years’ experience supporting businesses with their ‘people problems’. Jay applies in a straightforward and plain English way his knowledge on how to create & maintain sustainable workplace relations.

This podcast episode is a continuation from the webinar session with Jay which can be watched on CHRRUP’s YouTube channel, link is below. In this episode we talk further about the importance of a strong workplace culture and tips to achieve that. We also chat about wages vs. salary and how to manage bully, harassment, and discrimination in the workplace.

Workplace Relations 101 webinar recording - https://youtu.be/dTxX8V7UiTo

This webinar and podcast series has been funded by the Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network, an initiative of the Queensland Government.

Carmel Marshall is the General Manager, Planning and Development at Catholic Care Central Queensland. Her role covers a vast area and incorporates regional centers with very different communities and needs. Carmel speaks about the challenges of attracting people to regional areas and providing services that make communities great. With a background in regional and economic development, Carmel has important perspectives on how communities work, what it takes for them to function well and how people can thrive within them. As a significant contributor to her community through various Board and volunteer roles, Carmel is a great role model for being part of change, making things happen and the personal rewards that come from actively participating.

This podcast forms part of the Community Driven Podcast Series, a series designed to highlight the leaders, mentors and quiet achievers within our community. The series is funded by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal: Strengthening Rural Communities Program.

To learn more about Catholic Care Central Queensland follow this link to their website - https://catholiccarecq.com/

Julie Privett is the Clinical Coordinator and Mental Health Clinician with Headspace in Emerald. Julie grew up in Sydney and has worked in various communities along eastern Australia. Julie’s passion for problem solving and helping others has led her to a career in mental health support work. She enjoys working in rural and regional communities and looks forward to growing Headspace and exploring the community further. This podcast forms part of the Community Driven Podcast Series, a series designed to highlight the leaders, mentors and quiet achievers within our community. The series is funded by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal: Strengthening Rural Communities Program.

To get in touch with Headspace Emerald -

Address: 65 Hospital Road, Emerald Qld

Phone: 1800 950 722

Email: [email protected]

To learn more about Headspace and their services –

headspace: https://headspace.org.au/

E-headspace: https://headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support/

Vicki Revett grew up on her family's cattle station 50km South of Alpha to which she still calls home. Vicki attended University where she completed her graduate certificate in Emergency Nursing, Diploma of Rural and Remote Registered Nurse Endorsement and a Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice – majoring in Education. With these skills she moved back to Alpha where she worked as Nurse Unit Manager in the local hospital where she could help the community close to her heart. To learn more about Impulse Training or MediSwag, visit the links below:

Website: https://www.impulsetraining.net.au/contact

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Impulse-Training-1910171075978116

This podcast forms part of the Community Driven Podcast Series, a series designed to highlight the leaders, mentors and quiet achievers within our community. The series is funded by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal: Strengthening Rural Communities Program.

Samantha Elsden started working with community groups when she was a young girl in her local show. She moved to Emerald 17 years ago where she continues to work in community organisations, both in a voluntary capacity and senior positions. She works to organise and facilitate community events and opportunities within the Emerald Show Society & Outback Exploratorium. Sam believes that community involvement is one of the most important factors of living in rural communities. This podcast forms part of the Community Driven Podcast Series, a series designed to highlight the leaders, mentors and quiet achievers within our community. The series is funded by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal: Strengthening Rural Communities Program.

To learn more about the organisations Sam is involved in or to get involved yourself the links to their social pages are below:

Outback Exploratorium – https://www.facebook.com/outbackxp

Emerald Show Society – https://www.facebook.com/Emeraldshow

Cameron Heath has been working with Westpac Emerald for more than 7 years and believes that community involvement is one of the most important factors of living in rural communities. This podcast forms part of the Community Driven Podcast Series, a series designed to highlight the leaders, mentors and quiet achievers within our community. The series is funded by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal: Strengthening Rural Communities Program. 

Paul Doneley is a 5th generation producer, located south of Barcaldine. Workplace Health and Safety is a key element in all businesses, but particularly in the agricultural industry. In this episode, Meg and Paul discuss the simple ways anyone can start to implement WHS into their business.

This episode was recorded at the 2021 Westech Field Day and is part of a two-part Westech series. 

Human Resources Advisor, Alex Gee Kee, is passionate about building a thriving workplace culture which empowers both employers and employees to reach their full potential. In this episode, Alex and Meg discuss the importance of Human Resources in agriculture.

This episode was recorded at the 2021 Westech Field Day and is part of the two-part Westech series.