Business lunch to focus on mental wellness in workplace

Collaborate Moreton Bay will hold a Mental Wellness Business Lunch in October, bringing together the business community to explore practical strategies for supporting mental wellbeing in the workplace.

The event will be at The Komo, Redcliffe, on October 17 from 11am-2.30pm.

It will be delivered by the Collaborate Moreton Bay initiative, which is an alliance of local chambers of commerce and business groups including Pine Rivers, North Lakes, Greater Caboolture, Redcliffe, Samford, The Hills & Districts, Pumicestone and Bribie Island Chambers, and BPW Moreton Bay and FAN (Food & Agribusiness Network).

Spokeswoman Jo Stevens says mental wellbeing in business is no longer ‘nice to have’ - it’s essential.

“This event is about opening up honest conversations, breaking down stigma and giving business owners the tools and confidence to prioritise mental health in the workplace,” she says.

“Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur or managing a large team, your wellbeing - and your team’s - matters.”

The Mental Wellness Business Lunch will provide expert insights, meaningful connections and practical strategies to support positive mental wellbeing in the workplace and business.

Rugby league great, farmer, businessman, safety ambassador and author Shane Webcke will be the keynote speaker.

At the height of his playing career, Shane was known as one of the best front rowers in the world. He represented Queensland 24 times, played 26 Tests for Australia, and spent 12 years with the Brisbane Broncos, earning the Dally M Prop of the Year title three times.

Now, he brings his trademark honesty and grit to an even more important conversation - mental health, resilience and leadership.

Shane will join Small Business Commissioner Dominique Lamb for a powerful and personal discussion at the Collaborate Moreton Bay Mental Wellness Business Lunch.

Dominique took on the Commissioner role in late 2022 and has a background in industrial relations and employment law.

Mentally WELLthy founder Donna Thistlethwaite will lead a panel discussion on positive mental wellbeing in the workplace, with practical strategies for business owners and managers.

She’s a Principal Master Mental Health First Aid Instructor, a Resilience at Work (R@W) facilitator and holds a Bachelor of Business in HR – but it’s her heartfelt, relatable delivery that makes her stand out.

Donna is dedicated to creating workplaces where people thrive, not just survive.

“We hope this lunch will spark long-lasting change. By bringing together business leaders, local networks and lived-experience speakers, we aim to build a more resilient and supportive business community across Moreton Bay - one where mental health is recognised as a pillar of business success,” Jo says.

Tickets are from $75 for members (plus booking fee). Contact your local chamber or networking group for the discount code. Tickets are $95 for non-members plus booking fee. Group bookings are available.

City of Moreton Bay is the major sponsor and Moreton Daily is the Gold Sponsor.

To find out more and to buy tickets, visit cciqpinerivers.com.au/combined-chamber-event