From cultural accountability for corporates to no-fuss guidance for grower groups, I’m passionate about real health and safety outcomes for rural industries and communities – but with one, vital difference.
For me, it’s about challenging the status quo. About synthesising real life experience with evidence-based solutions, and about cutting to the core of what it means to be ‘compliant’, which put simply, is:
just. don’t. kill someone.
Established in 2009 and based in Nairne, South Australia, I empower organisations to re-think policies, procedures and box-ticking, and to consider a different approach.
A people-based approach.
I deliver refreshing, real life results to everyday health and safety challenges… differently.
Speaker
From home school on a sheep station to the mining camps of the Pilbara, to research in Norwegian fisheries and caring for my disabled Dad – there’s nothing I love more than telling a good story. So much so, that I’ve had the privilege of speaking at over 50 events across Australia and the world.
Work with me
Work with me
Silver
- Qualitative review of the safety *climate
- Human-centered desktop analysis
- Development of overarching strategy
- Quarterly site visits
- Biennial workshops and/or training
Gold
- All of the inclusions of Bronze and Silver, plus...
- Organisation-wide critical risk management
- Board meetings
- Corporate support
- Monthly site visits
- Workshops and/or training as agreed
A rural social change initiative that puts health, safety and wellbeing front of mind, and gets rural lads, ladies and children home to their families at the end of each day.
Podcasts
I’ve had the privilege of chatting to a number of movers, shakers and trailblazers about all things leadership, health, safety and wellbeing.
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2021 Wales Farming Conference
Testimonials
Alex's leadership, passion and high energy is inspiring and motivating, she should be proud of the positive impact she's having in recalibrating the safety narrative.
Todd NewtonChief People Officer, Bindaree Food Group
Alex is a positive and dynamic lady that relates really well to her audience. She's very knowledgable and will work with you to tailor a program to suit your needs and your team.
Justin RichardsonGeneral Manager, Kalari
Alex offers a much needed, contemporary, fresh and practical approach to farm and business safety (and she knows the legislation inside out!).
Dr Mary RetallackViticulturist / Agroecologist, MD, Retallack Viticulture Pty Ltd
At all times Alex has impressed me, not only with her passion to positively influence WHS culture but with her professionalism, thoroughness and ability to self-reflect.
Dr Kate BrooksBA Dip Mktg M.Litt (Soc) PhD KAL Analysis
Alex shows energy and passion for her work and maturity to engage and influence more seasoned colleagues. Her tenacity, diligence, empathy and sense of community are advanced for someone so young... she is a people person with strong networks and she is always willing to make time to engage.
Paul FlanaganFormer Chief of Staff Leon Bignell MP
Alex's self-leadership is simply admirable. She is a 'think-global, act-local' kind of person who is driven by passion and who sees the bigger picture when it comes to her work. Her clients are a testament to the value that her passion delivers.
Andrew BarrettDirector, Fidesa Pty Ltd
Alex demonstrates passion and personal integrity for workplace safety, which drives her to ensure her clients are professionally and accurately informed.
Jim SinclairConsultant, Triple S Safety
Alex's passion and enthusiasm combined with her practical approach to safety is engaging and relatable. Highly recommend Alex to anyone seeking information, workshops or discussions relating to safety.
Jamie IkerPresident, Crop Consultants Australia
Alex is a skilled facilitator and extremely knowledgeable in her field. She has made a very real and valuable contribution to our business.
Katherine StoccoExecutive Human Resources, Guide Dogs SA/NT
I had the pleasure of working with Alex in a very demanding mining environment. I have no hesitation in recommending Alex to anyone, or for anything that she puts her mind to achieving.
Carl HoggWHSEQA Manager, Consolidated Power Projects Australia
Alex made the process so simple. She was able to break down the legislation into layman's terms and relate it specifically to our business. I could not recommend Alex more highly, if your company's WH&S systems need reviewing and you don't know where to start, Alex is the person to call. Don't put it off.
Leticia WatersOffice Manager, Eyre Peninsula Seafoods
Alex designed a well-structured program for fishers to follow, and was able to confidently deliver it and support her framework with a high level of technical competence and easily explain concepts and ideas to assist fishers. I would not hesitate to use Alex again or to recommend her expertise to others.
Neil MacdonaldExecutive Officer, Saint Vincent Gulf Prawn Boat Owner's Association Inc.
I was very satisfied with the service Alex gave because I knew she cared a lot about getting it right and didn't mind doing the extra yards to ensure that it was up to her lofty standards.
Greg PalmerCoordinator for the Spencer Gulf Prawn Fleet (1996 – 2018), Spencer Gulf West Coast Prawn Fisherman's Association
Alex was engaging and incredibly passionate about her subject matter. Her background from a rural farming family helped her understand how fishermen ticked. It was a well-run and enjoyable course to attend.
Marty MartinovicManger and Owner, Free Range Seafood
Alex took the time to build relationships and to engage and understand the detail of fishing businesses. She successfully engaged the operators through a series of workshops to support their development of safe systems of work.
Simon ClarkeExecutive Officer, Spencer Gulf West Coast Prawn Fishermen's Association
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Alex's leadership, passion and high energy is inspiring and motivating, she should be proud of the positive impact she's having in recalibrating the safety narrative.
Todd NewtonChief People Officer, Bindaree Food Group Alex is a positive and dynamic lady that relates really well to her audience. She's very knowledgable and will work with you to tailor a program to suit your needs and your team.
Justin RichardsonGeneral Manager, Kalari Alex offers a much needed, contemporary, fresh and practical approach to farm and business safety (and she knows the legislation inside out!).
Dr Mary RetallackViticulturist / Agroecologist, MD, Retallack Viticulture Pty Ltd At all times Alex has impressed me, not only with her passion to positively influence WHS culture but with her professionalism, thoroughness and ability to self-reflect.
Dr Kate BrooksBA Dip Mktg M.Litt (Soc) PhD KAL Analysis Alex shows energy and passion for her work and maturity to engage and influence more seasoned colleagues. Her tenacity, diligence, empathy and sense of community are advanced for someone so young... she is a people person with strong networks and she is always willing to make time to engage.
Paul FlanaganFormer Chief of Staff Leon Bignell MP Alex's self-leadership is simply admirable. She is a 'think-global, act-local' kind of person who is driven by passion and who sees the bigger picture when it comes to her work. Her clients are a testament to the value that her passion delivers.
Andrew BarrettDirector, Fidesa Pty Ltd Alex demonstrates passion and personal integrity for workplace safety, which drives her to ensure her clients are professionally and accurately informed.
Jim SinclairConsultant, Triple S Safety Alex's passion and enthusiasm combined with her practical approach to safety is engaging and relatable. Highly recommend Alex to anyone seeking information, workshops or discussions relating to safety.
Jamie IkerPresident, Crop Consultants Australia Alex is a skilled facilitator and extremely knowledgeable in her field. She has made a very real and valuable contribution to our business.
Katherine StoccoExecutive Human Resources, Guide Dogs SA/NT I had the pleasure of working with Alex in a very demanding mining environment. I have no hesitation in recommending Alex to anyone, or for anything that she puts her mind to achieving.
Carl HoggWHSEQA Manager, Consolidated Power Projects Australia Alex made the process so simple. She was able to break down the legislation into layman's terms and relate it specifically to our business. I could not recommend Alex more highly, if your company's WH&S systems need reviewing and you don't know where to start, Alex is the person to call. Don't put it off.
Leticia WatersOffice Manager, Eyre Peninsula Seafoods Alex designed a well-structured program for fishers to follow, and was able to confidently deliver it and support her framework with a high level of technical competence and easily explain concepts and ideas to assist fishers. I would not hesitate to use Alex again or to recommend her expertise to others.
Neil MacdonaldExecutive Officer, Saint Vincent Gulf Prawn Boat Owner's Association Inc. I was very satisfied with the service Alex gave because I knew she cared a lot about getting it right and didn't mind doing the extra yards to ensure that it was up to her lofty standards.
Greg PalmerCoordinator for the Spencer Gulf Prawn Fleet (1996 – 2018), Spencer Gulf West Coast Prawn Fisherman's Association Alex was engaging and incredibly passionate about her subject matter. Her background from a rural farming family helped her understand how fishermen ticked. It was a well-run and enjoyable course to attend.
Marty MartinovicManger and Owner, Free Range Seafood Alex took the time to build relationships and to engage and understand the detail of fishing businesses. She successfully engaged the operators through a series of workshops to support their development of safe systems of work.
Simon ClarkeExecutive Officer, Spencer Gulf West Coast Prawn Fishermen's Association Previous
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Awards
- 2019 National Winner, Syngenta Growth Awards
- 2020 Finalist, The Weekly Times Shine Awards
- 2019 Winner, SA Seafood Industry Safety Award
- 2018 Winner, SafeWork SA Augusta Zadow Award
- ...and more.
People I've worked with
- Bindaree Food Group
- Kalari
- Viterra Operations
- Farmsafe Australia INC
- Kate Brooks KAL ANALYSIS
- AgXtra
- Tarac Technologies
- Agrifac
- Nuseed Australia
- Nutrien Ag Solutions
- Pursehouse Rural
- Broadspectrum
- BHP
- Grains Research & Development Corporation
- OZ Minerals
- Eyre Peninsula Seafoods
- Spencer Gulf King Prawns
News
ABC Rural Report – 23/11/2023
ABC Rural Report – 23/11/2023 “You can’t coffee your way out of fatigue.” Take a listen as Alex chats on the Riverland and South East
Farm Safety Week provides a pertinent reminder
Farm Safety Week provides a pertinent reminder Last week was national Farm Safety Week and it was a timely reminder for farmers about the dangers
Alex Thomas continues fight for better, safer farms
Alex Thomas continues fight for better, safer farms The message of on-farm safety will be shared through a different medium next month – dance. Agriculture
