SPEAKERS

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Speaker bios

 

MC: Craig Randazzo


For Purpose Consulting

 

Julia Banks


Leadership Consultant

 

Dianne Dayhew

National Apprentice Employment Network

 

Katie Dean

AustralianSuper

 

Professor Arnold Dix

Barrister / Scientist / Humanitarian

 

Claire Field

Claire Field and Associates

 

Trevor Gauld

Jobs and Skills Australia

 

Dr Rocco Guarnaccia

VETASSESS

 

Melinda Lees

National Centre for Vocational Education Research

 

Shannon Ruska

Tribal Experiences

 

Jo Waugh

National Centre for Vocational Education Research

JSC PANEL

 

Facilitator: John Liddicoat

Octossure

 

Warren Hill

HumanAbility

 

Anthea Middelton

Powering Skills Organisation

 

Sharon Robertson

Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance

 

Natalie Turmine

Service and Creative Skills Australia

 

Paul Walsh

Industry Skills Australia

SKILLS EXCELLENCE PANEL

 

Facilitator: Trevor Schwenke

WorldSkills Australia

 

Sari Conte

2024 Skillaroo

 

Harrison Field

2024 Skillaroo

 

Mitchell Rigney

2024 Skillaroo

GALA DINNER PRESENTERS

 

MC: Daniel Connell

Comedian

 

Gabrielle Clift

2023 Australian Training Awards Apprentice of the Year Finalist

 

Life Member Presentation:
Tom Emeleus

NECA Training and Apprenticeships

 

Entertainment: Baker Boys Band

UNLOCK GTO POTENTIAL PANEL

 

Bob Bowden

Foresight Communications

 

Stuart Diepeveen

Electrical Group Training

 

Paul Hillberg

Apprenticeships Queensland

 

Andrew McCarthy

Victorian Group Training

 

Sharon Smith

Zeal Futures



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