EAPAA 33RD International Conference
23 - 24 October 2025General Information
Conference dates: 23-24 October 2025
Conference Venue: Sydney Hilton Hotel, 488 George Street, Sydney
Registration Fees
EARLY BIRD registrations to be paid before 29 August 2025 or normal rates will apply.
| EARLYBIRD: BEFORE 29 August 2025 | AFTER 29 August 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| EAPAA Member Fees | ||
| Full Registration | $1320 | $1420 |
| Thursday Registration | $675 | $725 |
| Friday Registration | $675 | $725 |
| Non-Member Fees | ||
| Full Registration | $1420 | $1500 |
| Thursday Registration | $725 | $760 |
| Friday Registration | $725 | $760 |
Conference Dinner – Thursday 23 October 2025
Venue: Café del Mar Sydney (Cockle Bay Wharf) – 35 Wheat Rd, Sydney
A designer restaurant with an outdoor terrace, serving Mediterranean cuisine with water views.
Timings:
Predinner drinks: 6.30pm – 7.00pm
Dinner: 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Cost: $160 per person
Accommodation
Hilton Hotel, 488 George Street, Sydney
Booking link: https://www.hilton.com
Group Name: EAPPA CONFERENCE 2025
Discount: 10% off Hotel’s Best Available
Booking method: Via link (above), or call reservations & quote group code (below) + 1300 445 866
Group code: 90EA.
Cancellation 1 day prior to arrival
If you have any troubles booking, please call Olivia during business hours on +612 9266 2076
Meriton Suites, 329 Pitt Street, Sydney one block from Sydney Hilton
Book early for the best rate at: https://www.meritonsuites.com.au/our-hotels/nsw/
Preliminary Program - THURSDAY 23 OCTOBER
Economic situation and outlook
Matthew Hassan, Head of Australian Macro-Forecasting, Westpac Group
The well-being of the New Zealand workforce? Job burnout warnings and lessons in Australia
Prof Jarrod Haar, Deans Chair and Professor of Management and Maori Business, Massey University, NZ
The world of work is being reshaped- by changing employee expectations, emerging technologies and the “human deal” So where do EAPs fit in?
Kelly McNamara, People Partner, PeopleEX
BUSINEESS LEADERS PANEL DISCUSSION: The future of EAP: Digital transformation, AI integration and human connection
Andrew Hume: CEO, Converge International
Jacinta Pollard: CEO, Caraniche
Julie Cressey, Genral Manager, TELUS Health
Michele Grow, CEO, Mental Health and Wellness, APM Group
Andy Jamieson, CEO, AcessEAP
Midlife Matters: Elevating Hormonal Health in the Modern Workplace
Dr. Hayley Walker-Williams, Clinical Psychologist and Habit Health EAP Services Service Lead and Monica Barnes, Founder and Lead of Menopause & Wellness
From viral memes to manosphere extremes: How social media is reshaping young men’s health and relationships – and what we can do to curb the harms
Dr Krista Fisher, Research Fellow, Movember Institute of Men’s Health
From Busywork to Breakthrough: How Agentic AI Is Transforming Business
Chris Phair, Chief Operations Officer, Bosley and Andrew Hill, Ceo and Founder, Bosely
The impact of diet culture on employee mental health and wellbeing
Dr Jim Hungerford, CEO, Butterfly Foundation
Conference Dinner
Cafe Del Mar, Sydney (Cockle Bay Wharf)
Preliminary Program - FRIDAY 24 OCTOBER
The state of modern leadership: Emerging trends and priorities
Camille Davey, Principal Consultant, Grow Together Now
Swiping Away Potential? The Hidden Toll of Social Media and Connectivity on Young Workers
Dr Danielle Einstein, Clinical Psychologist, Distinct Psychology, Adjunct Fellow, Macquarie University
CLINICAL PANEL DISCUSSION: The clinical landscape: Post-pandemic challenges and the evolution of AI.
Nelly Kalizinje, Counselling Psychologist and Service Lead for EAP, Habit Health
Cate Page, Chief Clinical Officer, Converge International
Dr Alana Johnston, Principal Practitioner, Behavioural and Workplace Health, Caraniche
Dr Marguerite Biasatti, Team Manager, Clinical Operations, EAP, TELUS Health
Creating neuro-Inclusive workplaces
Amelia Jenkins, Neurodiversity Educator and Speaker
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If you have any questions please contact:
Katrina Meggitt, Executive Officer, EAPPA
Phone: 0419931880
Email: admin@eapaa.org.au
ADDRESS
Executive Officer, EAPAA
PO Box 222 Mona Vale NSW 1660