Mel is the General Manager at Empowered Women in Trades who strives each day to make impact. Mel is the specialist behind EWIT’s programs and workshops designed to attract more women into construction through immersive experiences and practical career advice and guidance. EWIT are working to shift...

TIACS is the home of blue-collar counselling, and the conversations that get you back to lovin' life a bit more. Their longest tenured counsellor, Kurt, will be providing some valuable awareness about the service as well as his insights relating to mental health in the trades. Kurt spent time...

As State Planner, Peta Harwood drives an improved planning system that champions responsible development and balances prosperity in Queensland with sustainability and liveability. She’s committed to partnering with local government, industry and communities to plan for considered growth and get the ...

Monique Juratovac is a qualified bricklayer and block layer with years of hands-on experience in the construction industry. After running a successful bricklaying business in Perth, WA, she relocated to Queensland where she now works with MG Brick and Blocklaying. A passionate advocate for the...

Becky is a construction and project manager, and interior designer for her own company, By Bronte Projects. She has 17 years industry experience in property development, marketing, public speaking and designing, being one of few - if not only - in Queensland to hold a construction management degree ...

Kurt is a highly accomplished, insightful & business focused safety executive offering over 20 years’ experience in a range of safety leadership roles in Engineering, Nuclear, Aviation, Defence, Electrical, Water, Rail and Construction. His career is focused on high-risk industries with...

DAVID BALMER Regional Director, Queensland for Acciona Construction David Balmer is the Regional Director, Queensland for Acciona Construction. David has over 30 years’ experience in the Australian construction and infrastructure industry, leading the successful delivery of nationally and...

Rae Bonney OAM is a renowned Australian workplace mental health specialist, qualified counsellor, and advocate for men's and boy’ health. She was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2025 for her significant contributions to mental health and men’s health, with a particular focus on creating ...

Brook is the visionary force behind Mosaic, one of Queensland’s most awarded and trusted developers and builders. With over two decades of leadership in property development, construction, and investment, he has shaped Mosaic into an industry powerhouse—defined by unwavering quality, long-term...

Abby Kempe brings over 18 years of leadership across male‑dominated industries to her role as Workplace Gender & Diversity Specialist at Tradeswomen Australia. Her career spans manufacturing—working at OneSteel—to overseeing a $200 million maritime asset acquisition program for the Australian...

Stef Apostolidis – “Melbourne Chippy Chick” Founder of Tradie Lady Hire & Tradie Lady Club | Carpenter & Builder | Advocate for Women in Construction   Stef Apostolidis, better known as the Melbourne Chippy Chick, is a qualified carpenter, builder, mum of three, and one of...

Tamarah Vos is a Brisbane-based electrician and community advocate, known for her leadership across the trades and mental health sectors. Starting her career at 17, she became General Manager and later Director of TTS Electrics. Now Marketing Operations and Community Lead at TradeMutt, Tamarah...