AUSTAFE Queensland
Leaders to Legends Forum 2025
Inspiring VET leadership from today’s talent to tomorrow’s legends
Event details
Date: Tuesday, 05 August 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 66 on Ernest, South Bank Brisbane QLD
Lunch, tea, coffee, and networking drinks provided.
Secure your spot by 11 July 2025 and get $30 off your ticket price
About the forum
The AUSTAFE Queensland Leaders to Legends Forum is your opportunity to connect, reflect, and grow as a leader in the vocational education and training (VET) sector.
This one-day professional development event brings together emerging leaders, established professionals, and VET legends.
At the forum you’ll hear from a series of guest speakers and participate in interactive sessions covering wellbeing, leadership, management, self-reflection, workplace culture, and more.
Don’t miss this chance to enhance your leadership skills and connect with like-minded professionals dedicated to shaping the future of VET.
Meet the Speakers
We’re proud to present a compelling lineup of speakers including VET leaders, educators, and industry trailblazers.
Featured sessions will include a keynote presentation, expert insights, and the inspiring AUSTAFE Legends Panel, where veteran leaders share the experiences that shaped their leadership paths.
Keynote speaker
Matt Runnalls
CEO and Founder – Mindfull Aus
Matt is a tireless mental health advocate, staging workshops and events across Australia, Canada, and America. Matt was awarded an Australia Day Medallion in January 2018 and was a 2021 Australian of The Year Nominee.
Tim Ferguson
Director, Leading Teams
Kate Venables
General Manager, TAFE Queensland South West region
Shawn O’Sullivan
Executive Director, TAFE Centre of Excellence Clean Energy Batteries
Radmila Desic AM
Carpenter and joiner and women in trades advocate
Mary Campbell
AUSTAFE Queensland Legend
VET advocate
Jonathan Todd
AUSTAFE Queensland Legend
Director, Educational Strategy and Support Services, TAFE Queensland SkillsTech
Jody Ridgeway
AUSTAFE Queensland Legend
Faculty Director, Technology, Manufacturing and Creative Industries, TAFE Queensland East Coast region
John Tucker
AUSTAFE Queensland Legend
Chief Executive Officer, TAFE Queensland
What to expect at the Forum
- A powerful keynote speaker
- Insights from industry experts
- Real-life leadership journeys
- A special panel discussion
- Networking opportunities with the VET leadership community.
Register now
Be part of the conversation shaping the future of VET leadership in Queensland.
This is your chance to learn, grow, and connect with peers and mentors at every stage of their leadership journey.
Seats are limited — secure your place today.