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SMRC: Lunchtime Panel & Networking Event
Date/Time
Date(s) - 21 January 2026
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre
Inclusive by Design: Building Culturally Safe Workplaces (That Thrive) is a networking event hosted by the Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre (SMRC). Tailored for business leaders and professionals, this event explores how workplaces can move beyond surface-level diversity to embed genuine cultural inclusion into everyday practice.
Through a dynamic panel discussion, attendees will be guided to reflect on three key questions:
Is your business culturally aware?
Are unconscious biases affecting your decision-making and workplace culture?
Is your workplace truly culturally safe for everyone?
Meet Our Panel!
· Dr. Mario Peucker – Associate Professor, Victoria University
· Najma Ahmadi – Service Delivery Program Worker, SMRC
· Sean Teer – Job Coordinator, My Local Jobs Program
· Dr. Marjan Hajjari – Executive Director, Strategy and Corporate Services, Greater Dandenong
· Nigel Carter – Site Manager, MatchWorks
Attendees will leave equipped with actionable insights, greater self-awareness, and a renewed commitment to fostering respectful, inclusive, and high-performing workplace cultures.
Join us for this engaging lunchtime event to challenge assumptions, gain valuable tools, and build a workplace where every voice is heard and valued.
Your ticket will include access to the expert panel discussion, networking opportunities, and a complimentary catered lunch.
⚠️Hurry, Limited Tickets Available⚠️
For any questions, contact the SMRC Team: Communications@smrc.org.au