Running a business today means wearing a lot of hats - and two of the most important ones are often the most overlooked: workplace safety and cyber security.
It’s easy to assume WHS obligations are “sorted” because you’ve got a policy folder somewhere, or that cyber risk is something only bigger companies need to worry about. In reality, both are moving targets. Regulations shift, new digital threats emerge weekly, and the businesses that get caught out are rarely the ones expecting it.
That’s exactly why Business Port Macquarie is bringing local business owners and managers together on Wednesday 5 August for a practical, no-jargon lunchtime workshop: Know Your Business Responsibilities: From Workplace Safety to Cyber Safety.
What’s on the agenda?
WHS expert Maureen Riordan will break down your legal obligations as a business owner or manager, the common compliance gaps she sees time and again, and what “due diligence” actually looks like day-to-day - not just on paper.
Then the team from Integer IT will walk through the latest cyber security risks facing small businesses right now, including:
• Email and phishing scams doing the rounds
• Risks tied to digital platforms and everyday online activity
• What AI and automation mean for your exposure - good and bad
Why this session is worth two hours out of your week
Because the cost of not knowing is almost always higher than the cost of finding out. A WHS incident or a data breach doesn’t just cost money - it costs trust, time, and headspace you don’t get back. This session is designed to give you practical, immediately actionable steps, not a compliance lecture.
Details at a glance
When: Wednesday 5 August 2026, 12:00pm–2:00pm
Where: Innovation Hub, Charles Sturt University, Lake Innes
Cost: $45 members / $55 non-members
Includes: Light catering
Whether you’re a sole trader, manage a small team, or oversee a growing operation, this is a straightforward way to close the gaps before they become problems.
Seats are limited so book your spot now.