Altering States: Working for Wellbeing 2012 attracts national and international interest and this year includes keynote speakers, Dame Carol Black (UK), Ethan Watters (USA) and Dr Peter Cotton (Australia) For more information click here.

The conference will focus on the relationship between work and good mental health. The benefit of a positive working environment is an integral part of rehabilitation and recovery from mental illness.

To register for Altering States: Working for Wellbeing 2012 please go to: https://www.secureregistrations.com/QLDAll2012 or download the registration form here.

For the full fee list and further information please go to www.alteringstates.com.au/register or contact:

The Conference Organiser

Phone: (03) 9349 2220

Email: info@conorg.com.au

The Altering States Conference has a broad representation of attendees, government, corporate, not-for-profit sectors, service providers and individuals who come together to discuss ideas and build partnerships. For more information about the program, keynote speakers and other conference related information please visit www.alteringstates.com.au

Paul O’Connor announced as final Keynote Speaker

Paul O’Connor is the CEO of Comcare, the Australian federal agency responsible for occupational health and safety and workers compensation in the Commonwealth jurisdiction. An approximate 60% of Comcare’s total compensation claims are for  psychological injury. Paul has worked in senior leadership roles in safety promotion, risk management, insurance and reinsurance in Australia and overseas, including the US, London and Singapore and across both the public and private sectors. Prior to joining Comcare Paul served as the CEO of Victoria’s Transport Accident Commission. Paul’s training was in labour studies and law, graduating from QUT, SACAE, the University of Sydney and the University of Adelaide. Paul is passionate about the need to improve workplace health and safety and helping people return to health, work and independence following injury.

Please find a draft program here

For any assistance with the registration process, please contact us on (03) 9349 2220

For the full fee list and further information please go to www.alteringstates.com.au/register or contact:

The Conference Organiser

Phone: (03) 9349 2220

Email: info@conorg.com.au

To register for Altering States: Working for Wellbeing 2012 please go to: https://www.secureregistrations.com/QLDAll2012 or download the registration form here.

For the full fee list and further information please go to www.alteringstates.com.au/register or contact:

The Conference Organiser

Phone: (03) 9349 2220

Email: info@conorg.com.au

For any assistance with the registration process, please contact us on (07) 3252 9411

For more info click here: http://www.alteringstates.com.au/info/entertainment

Dr Peter Cotton (Australia)

Peter is a Clinical & Organisational Psychologist specialising in occupational mental health and how organisational environments influence employee behavioural and wellbeing outcomes. He has published a number of book chapters and research papers, and works as an advisor to government and the private sector. Peter served three terms as a Director on the Board of Directors of the Australian Psychological Society and was appointed a Fellow of the Society in 2002. He currently holds the positions of Director of Psychology Services with Medibank Health Solutions and Senior Mental Health Clinician with WorkSafe and Transport Accident Commission, Victoria. Peter is also a member of the Advisory Group with Comcare’s Centre for Excellence in Mental Health and Wellbeing at Work and is a Mental Health Advisor with SuperFriend (a mental health foundation funded by the industry superannuation funds with 450,000 employer members).