Our 2026 events are now free to attend made possible through the generous support of Pillar Digital Marketing and Randstad Education Australia, whose investment in people, ideas, and community continues to create meaningful impact.
You are warmly invited to join us for the Strong Foundations Network Forum, a breakfast gathering that brings together professionals from across sectors who share a commitment to building stronger communities.
Too often, organisations work within the boundaries of their own industries. Yet the most meaningful progress happens when we step outside our professional comfort zones, listen to different perspectives, and learn from the experience and wisdom of others. This forum has been created as a space where professionals from education, youth services, wellbeing, community organisations, and the housing and building industry can come together to exchange ideas, challenge thinking, and discover new ways of supporting the people and communities we serve.
At the heart of the forum is a belief that every sector holds knowledge that can benefit another. When we sit around the same table, conversations shift, assumptions are questioned, and new possibilities emerge.
Our guest speakers will open the morning with insights designed to spark reflection and dialogue, followed by opportunities for conversation, networking, and shared learning.
Lloyd Doddridge, Strategic Advisor to the CEO at the Red Cross, will share his perspective on leadership and impact. Tracie Brannon will then present her experience in designing and implementing a reproductive health policy to support menopause and broader reproductive needs within the community.
This is not simply a breakfast event. It is an invitation to step beyond familiar boundaries, build meaningful connections, and explore what becomes possible when organisations learn from one another.
About Our Speakers:
Tracie Brannon is a People and Culture leader with more than 30 years’ experience across diverse sectors, shaping workplaces that prioritise trust, connection and meaningful people‑focused practice. Her career has been guided by a strong belief in people‑centric leadership and continuous improvement, reflected in her professional identity and values.
Throughout her career, Tracie has specialised in emotional intelligence, leadership capability and building cultures where individuals feel supported to grow and thrive. In her current role at the Specialised Assistance School for Youth (SASY), she continues this work by championing initiatives that strengthen wellbeing. This includes developing additional leave types that recognise life’s complexities and support staff through key personal moments, an approach aligned with SASY’s relational and holistic ethos.
Known for her calm, relational style, Tracie brings both strategic insight and empathy to her work, helping organisations create environments where wellbeing is actively nurtured and meaningfully embedded.
Lloyd Doddridge is a mission-driven executive leader and director with a distinguished career specialising in organisational transformation, complex compliance, and strategic growth. Currently serving as a Director for the Specialised Assistance School for Youth SASY) and having recently held a pivotal leadership role at the Australian Red Cross, Lloyd is recognised for his ability to lead high-performing teams through periods of significant change and technological evolution.
With an MBA and specialized certifications in Artificial Intelligence and Financial Strategy, Lloyd combines commercial acumen with a deep commitment to social impact. His expertise spans across large-scale technology transformations, M&A integrations, and high-stakes risk management. A recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal and Meritorious Service Medal from the Australian Red Cross, Lloyd is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and a Chartered Accountant. He is passionate about leveraging innovation and robust leadership to create sustainable, positive outcomes for communities and organisations alike.
