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Join the South Australian Business Chamber for Know Your Business - Essentials and Strategies for Growth, an event designed to empower small to medium businesses with the tools they need to succeed. This event features expert-led sessions on skills and labor shortages, business growth strategies, industrial relations, and mental health.

Event Highlights:

Industrial Relations Update – Key Changes and What’s on the Horizon

Gain insights from Kathryn Rees, Manager, Business Advisory at the South Australian Business Chamber, on key changes to the Fair Work Act including Right to Disconnect, Wage and Superannuation Compliance and Casual Employment.

Kathryn will provide an overview of how these changes have impacted employers, share lessons learned and most importantly give you some key takeaways to help you comply.

Kathryn manages the South Australian Business Chamber’s Business Advice Hotline and is a Lawyer and expert in industrial relations and workers compensation. Kathryn has worked for the Chamber for 13 years providing industrial relations and workers compensation advice and representation in the Fair Work Commission and South Australian Employment Tribunal to Members and clients of the Chamber.

Workbench for the Mind

Suzi Evans is an Advocate, Author and Facilitator will share with us how the benefits of positive psychology and wellbeing and how on a professional and personal level we can be masters of our mindset. Suzi lives on a sheep property in the Murray Mallee and has lived personal experience when in 2018 she faced unimaginable heartbreak when her son Murray ("Muzz") tragically took his own life, just shy of his 30th birthday. Channelling her grief into purpose, Suzi discovered positive psychology and wellbeing, which became the cornerstone of her mission to support others navigating mental health challenges and loss.

Suzi is a certified Mental Health First Aid Trainer, a member of the Suicide Prevention Australia SA regional committee, Agri futures SA Rural Women’s award 2024 state finalist and the founder of Workbench for the Mind - an accredited program with Suicide Prevention Australia. With a Diploma in Positive Psychology and Wellbeing, Suzi has worked with leading organisations and government agencies.

EML and RTWSA in 2025/2026

Hear from Jarrad Wegener, General Manager of EML South Australia, who will provide helpful insights into the health of the return to work scheme in South Australia, its current and future focus and the role that EML plays.

Jarrad started his career in the industry as a case manager at EML back in 2008 and worked through the organisation to Employer Engagement roles. Through his career in personal injury he has managed all areas of claims and the supporting functions of processing, capability and customer service, across both South Australia and Victoria, for various different organisations including holding senior management roles at RTWSA and finally returning to EML as the General Manager in 2024. Jarrad’s focus is on creating a positive environment for building the capability of his people so they can provide a more positive experience during the management and complexity of workplace injury for all South Australians.

Overcoming Skills and Labour Shortages

Led by Kendall Crowe | General Manager, Policy, Advocacy & International Services – SA Business Chamber

Regional SA needs skilled workers, and skilled migrants are looking for opportunities. This session will cover the benefits of hiring skilled migrants, tackle common hiring challenges, and get clear on visa options. Real-world case studies will address myths, highlight success stories, and offer practical recruitment tips. We will also explain regional specific options including Designated Area Migration Agreements which helps regional businesses find the talent they need while giving skilled migrants new opportunities.

Kendall is an experienced communicator, leader, and advocate with a strong background in government relations, politics, and policy development. A committed advocate, she now represents business interests across an extensive range of portfolios, including on various government and industry committees and boards. With a focus on policy development, advocacy, and negotiation, she works to shape meaningful outcomes in the political arena.

Strategies to Grow and Adapt Your Business

Led by Martin Pike, learn the difference between strategy and planning to position your business for future success.

Martin Pike is a Senior Adviser and Strategic Facilitator for Blue Jam. Blue Jam leverages over 46 years of Hood Sweeney’s expertise and its 130+ specialists to offer advisory services aimed at accelerating growth. Martin is a driven management consultant who focuses on identifying and addressing key success factors with business owners and stakeholders. Martin’s consulting achievements include Enterprise Review, Feasibility Studies, Business and Marketing Planning, Organisational Restructuring, Network Formation, Business Policy Management, Financial Project Analysis, and ongoing Management Engagements.

Event Details:

Cost: Free

Date: Thursday 10 July 2025

Time: 8:30am - 12:00pm

Location: Auchendarroch House

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - RSVP by Tuesday 8 July

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and strategies to drive your Business forward. Reserve your place today!

Tea, coffee and morning tea included.

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