Col Cameron

Fair enough. But the real question isn’t: “Who in the company could host this?” It’s: “What are we trying to achieve—and how do we want our people to feel during and after the event?” You’ve already invested in the venue, production, catering, travel and the time of hundreds of employees. The host has an enormous influence over whether the day feels like a bigger company meeting—or a significant event. If you simply need to pass on information, an internal host may be exactly right. They know...

I was proud to host the 2026 Victorian Business Excellence Awards for the Asian Business Association of Whitehorse (ABAW), held in the Melbourne Room at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. It was a major celebration of Victorian enterprise, attended by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Victorian Opposition Leader Jess Wilson, federal and state members of parliament, ministers and shadow ministers, consuls-general, business leaders and distinguished community representatives. A...

You’d be hard-pressed to find a more generous group of people than those who dedicate their working lives to helping others recover from injury. Put hundreds of them together in one room and you’re also guaranteed a wonderfully fun night! I was delighted to return as MC for the 2026 Victoria Excellence in Workplace Rehabilitation Awards, held in the magnificent Plaza Ballroom at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre. The awards recognise the exceptional people working across Victoria’s workplace health,...