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Asuria Employer Lunch 2026

Asuria Leads the Way in Inclusive Hiring

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You're invited! 

Join us for the Asuria Employer Lunch and explore how inclusive employment can create stronger businesses, more diverse workplaces and better outcomes for our communities.

Hosted by disability advocate Suzanne Colbert, this special event will feature  a panel discussion with Professor Jo Ingold, Professor of Business (Human Resource Management) at Australian Catholic University, alongside employers and Asuria participants sharing their real-world experiences of building inclusive workplaces.

Connect with local employers and industry leaders over lunch as we discuss practical approaches to inclusive recruitment, workforce participation and creating meaningful employment opportunities across the Bendigo region.

 

Event Details

Date: August 19, 2026

Time:  12:00pm - 2:00pm

Where: All Seasons Resort Hotel, 171-183 McIvor Road, Bendigo VIC 3550

Dress code: Business attire

Event information

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Guest Speaker and Host

Suzanne Colbert AM GAICD Suzanne  has been a thought leader and pioneer in employment for people with disability for over 3 decades. She is an advisor and non-executive director.

After 10 years of successfully assisting people with disability into employment she turned her focus to supporting Australia's leading businesses to successfully recruit and retain skilled and talented people with disability by starting the Australian Disability Network (ADN)

One in six employees in Australia work for an ADN member.  

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Panelist

Jo Ingold (BSc, MA, PhD) 

Jo Ingold is Professor of Business (Human Resource Management), Peter Faber Business School at the Australian Catholic University (ACU). 

Her teaching and research focus on the intersection of Human Resource Management and public policy, in particular business involvement in employment and skills programs, and the workplace inclusion of under-leveraged talent. 

Troy Bursill

Panelist

Troy Bursill

 Troy Bursill is the People & Culture Manager at Havilah Aged Care, a not for profit aged care organisation in Maryborough, Victoria, caring for almost 190 residents with a new facility underway.

A lifelong local, Troy spent 24 years in printing and a decade in public service before leading Havilah's People & Culture function for the past three and a half years, focusing on recruitment, culture and workforce development. He's passionate about caring for people he's known throughout his life and helping Havilah's team deliver compassionate, community focused care 

Jacquie Moffat

Panelist

Jaquie Moffat

Jacquie is the friendly face and owner of Simply Helping Loddon Mallee, who brings over 30 years of invaluable experience in the aged care and disability sectors. Jacquie’s hands-on approach and genuine, down to earth nature are central to her passion for fostering trusting relationships. These relationships give people the confidence to pursue and achieve their personal goals.

Alongside Jacquie is her dedicated support team, whose commitment is unparalleled when it comes to enhancing the quality of life for people with disability or facing the challenges of ageing. Jacquie and her team are dedicated to providing personalised support that positively impacts people’s lives.

 

Asuria Employer Lunch 2026

All Seasons Resort Hotel
171-183 McIvor Road, Bendigo VIC 3550

Wednesday 19 February 2026
12:00pm - 2:00pm

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Champion diverse workplaces with Asuria

Become an Impact for Inclusion partner

Championing diversity in the workplace not only strengthens team culture but also boosts innovation, business growth and strengthens both employee engagement and company reputation.

Discover how Asuria's Impact for Inclusion initiative is helping employers create a diverse workforce, enhance inclusivity while driving business success. 

Become an Impact for Inclusion partner  to access a diverse talent pool, improve team performance and make a lasting impact in your community. Partner with us today.

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Your recruitment needs solved at no cost to you

For over 40 years Asuria has had real success in partnering with employers nationally to help recruit and train suitable and prepared candidates.  

With Asuria you will have a single point of contact who will work with you and for you, to deliver recruitment solutions at no cost to you. 

Our aim is to create recruitment initiatives for the unique challenges of the current labour market.  

Prior to presenting job-ready candidates to you, we mentor, train, and upskill our candidates through government funded pre-employment training programs. 

We can support your business with access to wage subsidies that may assist with the recruitment and training costs of hiring a new employee, subject to eligibility. 

We can also partner with you to upskill your existing employees through a range of short courses, full qualifications or specific training tailored to your business. 

Asuria will ‘have your back’ every step of the way and offer continued support for up to six months for you and your new employee to ensure a smooth transition. 

Have Questions? Call Us On 1800 773 338

Asuria acknowledges the First Peoples of Australia and their ongoing strength in practising the world's oldest living culture. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters on which we are based and pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and their continued cultural and spiritual connection to this country.