NSW Newcastle and Hunter Network

HR leaders are under growing pressure to build capability, sustain wellbeing and create cultures where people genuinely thrive – all while navigating rapid technological change. This AHRI online event brings together three Australian innovators at the forefront of HR technology to share how they are using smart, evidence-based platforms to transform Learning & Development and Organisational Development in practice. Whether you are evaluating new tools, building a business case for investment, or simply curious about what is working – this session delivers practical insight you can act on immediately.

Target Audience  

HR Directors and People & Culture Leaders, L&D Managers and Learning Designers, OD Practitioners and Culture Leads, CHROs and HR Business Partners, Tech-curious HR professionals at any level.

Speaker: Lachy Gray – CEO & Co-founder, Yarno

Yarno is Australia’s leading gamified microlearning platform, combining bite-sized quiz-based content, spaced repetition and team leaderboards to drive behaviour change at scale. With an 89% completion rate and an average 27% knowledge uplift, Yarno is redefining what high-engagement L&D looks like in practice.

Speaker: Trent Watson – Director, Ethos Health

Ethos Health delivers evidence-based workplace health and safety solutions backed by more than a decade of Australian experience. Their tech-enabled programs – spanning fatigue risk management, burnout prevention, health checks and injury prevention – are built to minimise risk, maximise health and optimise workforce performance.

Speaker: Michelle Crawford – Founder, Thrive Stars

Thrive Stars measures and strengthens the five pillars that matter most to your people, your business and your broader community: culture, inclusion, wellbeing, sustainability and community connection. Their real-time dashboard turns employee, stakeholder and community feedback into actionable insight – helping leaders move from compliance to care.

Other Event Information 

You will obtain 1.5 CPD points for attending this forum.

Times

Registration Information 

Registration close: Wednesday 12 August

Having trouble registering? Contact Us or phone 1300 811 880.

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