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• Reflective workshops and idea-exchange discussions

• Wellbeing sessions by the beach to reset your mind and body 🌸

• Networking opportunities with peers, and professional partners.

• Lunch and Tea break included

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*Program may be subject to minor changes.

Karen Livey
Karen Livey is a leadership speaker, coach, and facilitator specialising in neuroscience-informed emotional intelligence, resilience, and sustainable performance. With qualifications in psychology, neuroscience, and business, she brings brain science to life in practical, evidence-based ways. Karen works extensively with frontline professionals, positioning energy as the foundation for clear thinking, effective leadership, emotional regulation, and safe, compassionate care.

Gail Hill
Gail delivers culturally informed mental health, AOD awareness, and prevention education grounded in lived experience. She delivers and supports cultural heritage programs and works closely with communities, services, at-risk youth, and families to create positive, lasting change

Julie Verley
Julie is a Clinical Counsellor and Social Worker with over 16 years of experience dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, families, and groups through life’s most challenging moments. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Curtin University and a Master of Counselling from Monash University in NSW. Julie is an accredited member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and was honoured with the Social Worker of the Year – Rising Star award in 2016. Julie’s professional journey has spanned a variety of clinical and community settings, where she has cultivated a deep understanding of the emotional and psychological needs of those she supports. Her practice is grounded in compassion and integrity, offering a calm, confidential, and nurturing space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

Christina Gammon
Christina is a Registered Nurse who has lived and worked in Perth, the Kimberley, the Gasgoyne and the Great Southern before moving to the South West. Christina expanded and broadened her study of health, completing a Bachelor of Complementary Medicine with Endeavour College of Natural Health in 2021, while also working in the online space supporting and mentoring mothers to take care of themselves and their families in a holistic way. Soon after moving to Donnybrook with her family Christina commenced in a Health Education role with South West Women's Health and Information Centre and 2025 has seen Christina move into the CEO role at SWWHIC. Christina is more passionate than ever about contributing to positive change in the women's health space through this role.

Anne Mackay
Anne has dedicated her life to nurturing and caring through nursing and is known for her vibrant and kind nature. Anne’s leadership has led to securing government funding for Radiance to run support groups throughout the South West and changed to an incorporated entity and professional organisation with paid staff. Under Anne’s direction, Radiance has garnered more support from the WA Government and the corporate sector, yet she always has an ear the ground to respond to community needs as required.

Julie Broad
Julie Broad is a community leader and governance professional with a strong commitment to strengthening communities where people are supported to live, work, and stay for the long term. After retiring as CEO of the Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 2025, Julie chose to focus her leadership on community service and was successfully elected to the City of Bunbury Council. She is also President of Accordwest, a major South West provider of crisis accommodation and support services. Julie has worked across sectors in both Bunbury and Perth, spanning community services, social enterprise, government-funded advisory programs, and regional economic development. This breadth of experience has given her a deep understanding that workforce retention - particularly in essential sectors like nursing - depends on more than employment alone. It relies on the broader conditions of life in a regional city: housing, connection, access to services, safety, and a genuine sense of belonging. Julie is a strong advocate for cross-sector collaboration and believes that resilient, thriving communities are built when health, local government, business, and community services work together to reduce barriers and support people to build sustainable lives in the places they serve.