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An immersive one-day event to foster healthier, safer and higher-performing workplaces in Queensland's Housing, Homelessness, and Community Services sectors.

Thursday 14 May 2026  |  Brisbane

The Thrive at Work Summit brings together Community Services professionals who are committed to improving workplace and employee wellbeing, so organisations can better support our communities.

Housing and homelessness peak body Q Shelter is pleased to present this unique event and support program, featuring sector experts and frontline voices exploring what wellbeing really is, and what it means to truly thrive at work. 

Expect an unforgettable experience designed to elevate the wellbeing of your people, your organisation, and yourself, through:

  • powerful conversations
  • inspiring sessions
  • practical tools and strategies.

The benefits continue well beyond the Summit event, as you'll receive follow-up sessions and resources to continue your wellbeing development and strengthen your workplace—all included as part of your Summit registration.

Join us to be part of something bold, future-focused and deeply needed.

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Book Your Ticket

Join us in May 2026 for the inaugural Thrive At Work Summit

Thursday 14 May 2026
8:30am - 5:00pm
Victoria Park / Barrambin, Brisbane

A full day of workshops, presentations and networking, all focused on giving you practical tools and strategies to strengthen workplace resilience, engagement and wellbeing.

PLUS ongoing resources and support after the summit, as part of your Summit registration.

Early Bird ticket prices available until 28 February !

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If you think wellbeing is just 'yoga mats and fruit bowls', prepare to be surprised.

Discover how operational systems and procedures in your workplace may be impacting your team's resilience and passion for work... and find out how you can manage it effectively and economically.

Embrace a new standard of organisational wellbeing, professional excellence and community impact.

Why Thrive At Work?

The Community Services sector relies on compassionate, dedicated people—like you—who go above and beyond to support the most vulnerable. People in our sector care so deeply about other people that they often put their own wellbeing as the last priority.

But we cannot support others if we don't also support ourselves.

With increasing demand on our workforce, and rates of absenteeism, burnout and turnover rising, the wellbeing of our people can no longer sit at the edges of organisational priorities.

Thriving workplaces do not happen by accident. They are created with intention, clarity and action.

The Thrive At Work Summit was designed to bring our sector together to reimagine what is possible and strengthen our organisations and workforce.

What to expect

A full day of learning, inspiration and genuine connection, that continues long after you leave the Summit:

  • Keynote speakers who bring fresh thinking and real-world insights
  • Interactive workshops with practical tools you can implement immediately
  • Live demonstrations of evidence-based wellbeing practices
  • Leadership panels featuring CEOs, frontline workers and sector innovators
  • Networking experiences designed for meaningful connection
  • Follow-up sessions, resources and an online community to continue your support and implementation long after the event has ended.
Each session and speaker has been thoughtfully curated to inspire action, expand possibility and support wellbeing.
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People and Culture Teams
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Wellbeing and Workforce Development Leads
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Community Services Professionals
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Frontline workers and team leaders
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Anyone committed to building a thriving, resilient and future-ready organisation.

Be an Early Thriver

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As a thank you to the organisations and leaders who have supported the thrive At Work vision from the beginning, we're offering an exclusive Early Thriver Offer in December 2025.

Become one of the first to register for the inaugural Thrive At Work Summit in 2026, and you'll enjoy Early Thriver status:

  • Lock in the exclusive Early Thriver ticket price for the 2026 Summit and for every Thrive At Work Summit in the future
  • Help shape the programme for the inaugural and future Summits by sharing your wellbeing challenges and successes with organisers
  • more benefits to be announced soon!

This offer will end on 8 January 2026 so don't delay: lock in our introductory price by becoming an Early Thriver now!

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Book Early and SAVE!

Get a jumpstart on your 2026 goals to be happier and more resilient at work, by securing our limited Early Bird ticket prices!

Discounts apply for group bookings of five or more, contact us for details.

Offer ends 28 February 2026, so don't delay!

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Meet our speakers

Check out the first line-up of speakers for the Thrive at Work Summit 2026.

Leaders with real-world experience in wellbeing, leadership, and sector innovation, with understanding of the wider Community Sector.
More to be announced soon!

Michael Crossland

Michael Crossland

Michael Crossland empowers organisations with his remarkable lived experience of resilience and hope. Born with a rare life-threatening cancer and as the sole survivor of a devastating drug trial, Michael’s journey is a powerful reminder of human strength, courage, and perspective. Through his insights on mindset and purpose, he inspires teams to navigate challenges, reconnect with what matters, and bring renewed energy and compassion to their work. 

 

Penny Gordon

Penny Gordon OAM

Penny Gordon OAM is a psychologist with more than 40 years' experience specialising in trauma, organisational wellbeing and workforce capability. As Director of Penny Gordon and Associates, she has trained, coached and supported thousands of professionals across Australia, shaping trauma-informed practice and strengthening teams across community services, justice, health and frontline sectors.

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Martin Green

Martin Green

Martin Green helps leaders navigate rapid change, shifting expectations, and the rise of AI. Through LeadChange, he simplifies leadership, strengthens human connection, and builds confidence in complex environments. His approach is practical, experiential, and focused on clarity, connection, and real-world leadership moments.

 

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Tere Vaka

Tere Vaka

Tere Vaka is a psychologist with more than 30 years’ experience providing services including training development/delivery, organisational change, mental health policy development, complex clinical assessments, and counselling.

Over the past 15 years he has delivered numerous seminars and workshops on psychological wellness in the workplace for community-based, corporate and first-responder professions.

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Thrive At Work Summit Sponsors

Platinum Partner

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Bloom HR

Bloom HR provide transformational HR solutions for the not-for-profit, government and community services sectors. Bloom HR can be your HR team, or support your existing one with additional capacity.

Bloom are award-winning with deep expertise in housing, homelessness and community services. Bloom partners with Employment Hero to deliver a cost-effective, outsourced HR model that strengthens compliance, reduces risk and supports leaders across HR operations, business partnering and talent management.

Talk to us at Q Shelter to find out more about the Thrive At Work Summit, including sponsorship and partnership opportunities. 

This is your chance to make your mark on Queensland's premier support and wellbeing event and program for the Community Services sector.

As a partner or sponsor, you'll gain exposure to a wide range of organisations and individuals working to change our communities for the better, with flexible sponsorship opportunities and packages available.

Download our Sponsorship Prospectus to explore our opportunities, and contact our Business Growth and Partnerships Manager, Jo Draper to discuss partnership options with Q Shelter and the Thrive At Work Summit.

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