The WorkCover WA Conference 2025 brought together a dynamic program of keynote presentations, panel discussions and interactive sessions, all centred around the theme Amplifying Impact.
Delegates heard from keynote speakers Simon Kuestenmacher and Jelena Dokic, explored key insights through expert panels, and connected with peers and providers in a vibrant marketplace setting.
Thank you to all speakers, panellists and contributors who helped shape a program that inspired, challenged and energised our community.
16/09/2025
Optus Stadium
333 Victoria Park Dr, Burswood WA 6100
Registration
7:30 am
Welcome and Introduction
8:30 am
Ministerial Address
8:50 am
Speakers:
Hon Simone McGurk MLA
Minister for Creative Industries; Heritage; Industrial Relations; Aged Care and Seniors; Women | Department of the Premier and Cabinet
Keynote 1 | Simon Kuestenmacher
9:15 am
Speakers:
Simon Kuestenmacher
Director and Co-founder | The Demographics Group
Morning Tea
10:15 am
State of the Scheme | Chris White
11:00 am
Speakers:
Chris White
CEO | WorkCover WA
Insights from medical practitioners
11:50 am
Speakers:
Host
Rebecca Harris
General Manager Regulatory Services | WorkCover WA
Dr Steven Overmeire
Occupational Physician | OSHGroup
Dr Hanh Nguyen
Plastic Surgeon | CEO & Founder | RediMed | RediMed
Dr Rebecca Anglin
Founder and director | Clear Health Legal Medicine
Dr Mary Wyatt
Occupational and Environmental Physician | It Pays to Care
Lunch
12:30 pm
Meet and Greet:
Dylan Windler
Wildcats basketball player | Wildcats
Kristian Doolittle
Wildcats basketball player | Wildcats
Insights on injury management | Rhea Mercado
1:30 pm
Speakers:
Rhea Mercado
Healthcare Humanist and speaker | Threesticks Training & Development
Innovation in the claims portfolio
2:30 pm
Speakers:
Host
Rob Parkes
Manager Regulation | WorkCover WA
Dustin Bartley
Executive Manager, Workers Compensation | CGU
Allicia Tsolis
Executive General Manager Personal Injury Claims | GIO
David Bacon
General Manager People Risk Claims (CTP & WC) | QBE Insurance
Mark Pittman
Executive General Manager Personal Injury | Allianz Australia
Keynote 2 | Jelena Dokic
3:20 pm
Speakers:
Jelena Dokic
Victim, Survivor, Thriver |
Close, networking and drinks
4:30 pm
