Leading the Festive Season: Staff Wellbeing & Inclusive Event

Tuesday 18 November 2025 | 10:00 AM

The festive season can be one of the most rewarding and most challenging times of the year for workplaces. For many teams, it brings heavier workloads, heightened emotions, and pressure to participate in events that may not feel inclusive for everyone.

Join the Gold Coast Inclusion Network for our November session, co-facilitated by Therese Dogra (Inclusion Consultant) and an experienced Workplace Psychologist with over 20 years’ expertise in leadership and wellbeing.

Together, they’ll guide you through:

• Understanding festive season pressures — workload spikes, financial strain, social expectations, and cultural sensitivities
• Evidence-based strategies to reduce burnout and boost morale during busy end-of-year periods
• Practical tools for accessible and inclusive events, including checklists for venues, menus, timing, and communication
• An interactive activity: bring your upcoming workplace event plans and leave with an inclusion-focused refresh

Why attend?

• Position your organisation as a leader in staff wellbeing and inclusive practice
• Leave with a Festive Season Leader’s Checklist and Accessible Events Quick Guide
• Network with People & Culture managers, executives, and program leaders committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

This interactive workshop is for leaders, managers, and decision-makers responsible for people, culture, or events in workplaces, councils, and community organisations.

Getting there

Consider using public transport or active travel. Plan your trip with Translink's journey planner.

Parking may be limited. For metered parking, use the EasyPark app to start, end, and extend your parking direct from your phone to avoid fines. For more information visit City of Gold Coast's Parking page.