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Steven Worrall shared thisFantastic to see Mission Australia's latest Safe Homes Impact report. It provides a summary of the great work the Mission team doing every day to support Australians in search of a safe and secure home. https://lnkd.in/gUE4-QAg
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Steven Worrall shared thisToday has been a big day for Australia’s digital infrastructure and our economic future. We officially launched the Sydney to Melbourne coastal leg of our Aura Network (previously known as Telstra InfraCo's Intercity Fibre Network) – a major step forward in building the infrastructure that will power Australia’s digital future. At a launch event by Sydney Harbour, we were joined by the Hon. Anika Wells MP, Minister for Communications, our CEO Vicki Brady and our partners to unveil a new report from Oxford Economics that highlights the network’s transformative potential to add $29 billion to GDP by FY40; create 84,000 new jobs; and deliver a $5 billion uplift in regional Australia. As AI, cloud and data-driven services transform our economy, this network forms a critical foundation for Australia’s long-term economic and technological progress. I’ve seen the scale and ambition of this build firsthand – from remote outback sites to urban corridors and it’s a privilege to be part of a team that’s shaping Australia’s digital future. You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/g_nt5w6W #Telstra #TelstraInfraCo #OxfordEconomics #Connectivity #DigitalFuture #NationBuilding #Australia #Leadership
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Steven Worrall shared thisProud to work with leaders across the Alliance as we come together to improve our workplaces. Better workplaces are good for Aussie workers, deliver superior business performance and drive Australia's productivity. The work has just begun - looking ahead to the next 5 years!Corporate Mental Health Alliance Australia (CMHAA)
Corporate Mental Health Alliance Australia (CMHAA)
Steven Worrall shared thisFive Years of Impact and Collective Leadership. Today, we celebrate five incredible years of the Corporate Mental Health Alliance Australia (CMHAA), a movement built on purpose and partnership. We’re proud to celebrate this milestone with our incredible community of member companies, partners, and advocates who share our vision for mentally healthy workplaces. To everyone involved in CMHAA, your commitment, collaboration, and collective courage have shaped our journey so far. We’re so proud of how far we’ve come, and there's so much more to do, working together, to drive systemic change and make mental health a strategic priority in every Australian workplace. We invite you to be part of Our Story. #CMHAA #MentalHealthMatters #WorkplaceWellbeing #Leadership #Anniversary #Impact #SystemicChange Steven Worrall | Kim Hamrosi | Andrew Culleton | Damian Zahra | David Brewster | Dorothy Hisgrove GAICD | Julie Mitchell | Lucinda Brogden AM | Renae Lattey | Angela Konstantopoulos | Lainie Cassidy | Hannah McLeodCMHAA - Five Years of Impact and Collective LeadershipCMHAA - Five Years of Impact and Collective Leadership -
Steven Worrall shared thisProud to see Telstra CEO Vicki Brady take the stage at the National Press Club yesterday, calling for a shared national vision for Australia’s digital future. Her message was clear and compelling: technology is at the heart of everything we do and it all needs to be connected. Her call for secure, reliable digital infrastructure isn’t just timely – it’s essential to our nation’s progress. Now in my second week as CEO of Telstra InfraCo, I’m energised by how this vision resonates across the entire Telstra business. From advancing the Intercity Fibre Network to enabling edge computing for AI, we’re building the digital backbone that will power Australia’s future – one that’s resilient, inclusive, and ready for what’s next.Steven Worrall shared thisI've been to Canberra many times, but today was my first time speaking at the National Press Club of Australia. As a country, we're having a national conversation about our future - about AI, productivity, and how we lift living standards for the next generation. It was a privilege to contribute to that conversation, and to talk about the role that connectivity will play. We all know how important connectivity has become in our lives. It's also a fundamental piece we've got to get right if we're going to achieve the goals we have for the country. We need to have a secure and reliable foundation of digital infrastructure, but it's not a given that this will be there. It requires massive investment, coordination and planning to deliver, and we'll need a lot more investment to remain competitive as a country. Today I called for a shared national vision for the digital future we want to create, and a plan the telco sector can align behind along with governments and regulators. That plan should make it easier to roll out digital infrastructure, and take a new approach to spectrum that uses this scarce resource to the greatest benefit for all Australians. And then we need to get started. I know from the corporate world, a vision and a plan can make a great set of slides, but it doesn’t mean anything unless you can translate it into a set of actions and get started. Thanks to Maurice, the Press Gallery and everyone who attended or listened. This is an important discussion at an important time for our country.
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Steven Worrall shared thisAs the Treasurer’s Economic Reform Roundtable kicks off in Canberra this week, it's important to recognise the significant opportunity #AI holds to create a more productive, inclusive economy. At Microsoft, we see three urgent priorities that can kick-start the productivity flywheel: 🎓 A national AI skilling partnership 💡 Unified AI regulation to drive innovation 📊 Leveraging Australia’s unique strengths, from startups to datasets and datacentres AI is already transforming classrooms, boardrooms and communities. But our future prosperity depends on bold, coordinated action by government, business and individuals alike. Let’s make this a turning point. Read more in my op-ed for The Australian Financial Review. #EconomicReform #AIforAustralia #FutureOfWork #DigitalEconomy #Leadership https://lnkd.in/g7fkRQUd
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Steven Worrall shared thisThousands of First Nations students across Australia are set to gain foundational skills in AI and digital literacy through the Deadly Coders & Minecraft Education AI Skilling Program. Delivered by trained facilitators, the program introduces core AI concepts in ways that are culturally grounded, reflecting students’ communities, languages, and lived experiences - empowering students to see themselves not just as tech users, but as future creators and leaders. Andrew Brodie Grant Maher Ava Volandes Justin Edwards Tiffany Wright Tim Allen John Galligan Sienna Klopf Todd Phillips #ai #digitalskills #minecraft #minecrafteducation #microsoftaustralia #inclusion #inclusiveAI #NAIDOCWeekSteven Worrall shared thisBridging the Digital Divide for First Nations Students! Deadly Coders, supported by Caprice Australia Pty. Ltd., are delivering a national AI & digital skilling program to First Nations students across Australia using Minecraft Education! Launching during NAIDOC Week (7 July 2025), this culturally appropriate program uses Minecraft Education and Deadly Coders Online to teach: ●AI for beginners ●Digital literacy ●Real-world tech skills ●STEM engagement through culture-first learning ●Creativity, collaboration & critical thinking Together, we're empowering Indigenous youth with the tools to thrive via future-ready pathways from classroom to career @PlayCraftLearn To find out more get in touch with Andrew Brodie at andrew@deadlycoders.org.au or visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gA-cCB4X #DeadlyCoders #MinecraftEducation #IndigenousFutures #STEMEducation
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Steven Worrall shared thisToday’s announcement from Brad Smith on Microsoft Elevate and the AI Economy Institute is a powerful reminder of what it means to lead with purpose. As AI reshapes the world of work, Microsoft is stepping forward to ensure people remain at the center. From global skilling initiatives to deep partnerships with educators, nonprofits, and governments, this is about creating opportunity at scale.Steven Worrall shared thisArtificial intelligence is no longer a concept of the future—it’s personal. It’s shaping how we live, work, and connect with the world around us. That’s why today we’re announcing Microsoft Elevate and the AI Economy Institute. Microsoft Elevate unites donations, sales, and services for key sectors, but also drives cutting-edge efforts to expand AI access and skills globally. Backed by the public policy voice of subject matter experts, this initiative reflects a clear commitment: the most important work ahead isn’t just about building smarter machines—it’s about helping people thrive alongside them.
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Steven Worrall shared thisProud to see the launch of our new report with Mandala: New Zealand’s opportunity in the new AI economy. It highlights a $3.4B opportunity by 2035 - driven by AI apps and infrastructure. #AI #NewZealand #DigitalEconomy #Innovation #MicrosoftSteven Worrall shared thisAn exciting milestone this week with the launch of the New Zealand AI Report by Mandala Partners, outlining how we can unlock $3.4 billion for our economy. Tom McMahon Last year, we shared the incredible opportunity AI presents for Aotearoa, and now, this new report lays out the roadmap to make it a reality. Huge thanks to Simon Court for being part of the AmCham New Zealand breakfast where our report was officially launched. https://lnkd.in/g3UwJuEn Also thanks to Hon Judith Collins KC MP for launching our first report and Shane Reti MP for the Korero on what this all means for New Zealand. Christopher Luxon this is a great way to create the gains we all so need. Lewis M. Liz Fitch John Galligan Steven Worrall Rodrigo Kede Lima Rachel Bondi John Hennessey Michele MarrapeseUnlocking New Zealand's $3.4 billion AI advantage: Where do we invest for the biggest returns? - Source AsiaUnlocking New Zealand's $3.4 billion AI advantage: Where do we invest for the biggest returns? - Source Asia
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Steven Worrall shared thisI had a great conversation recently with Sean Aylmer on the Fear & Greed podcast about some of the highlights from Microsoft’s latest Work Trend Index report. We talked about the capacity gap facing many organisations, and how workers and managers have significantly different perspectives on it (particularly in Australia). We also talked about how ‘agentic AI’ is likely to change how we structure organisations. Of course, as part of that, we need to have a broader conversation in the community about how we manage risks, and use this technology safely and responsibly, so it was a timely topic as we look ahead to the productivity summit in a few months’ time. I’m very grateful to the Fear & Greed team for having me on – it was a brilliant experience to join them in the studio. https://lnkd.in/g_dBHZSk
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Love it...well done tiff, yas and all involved...how good it is to see government, industry and the tertiary sector come together to serve the community so well
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10mo
Incredible to see the progress BOQ is making in building an AI-ready workforce. I especially appreciated the emphasis on AI as a human transformation - one that starts with curiosity, learning, and trust.
Congratulations to Craig and the BOQ team for leading with purpose and sharing such valuable insights.
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Steven Worrall liked thisSteven Worrall liked thisBig thanks and best wishes to Sandy Cameron as he steps into his new role as Telstra InfraCo Product & Technology Executive. 👋 As our inaugural Quantium Telstra CEO, Sandy has played an incredibly important role building and leading the team, helping turn ambitious ideas into real, AI‑driven impact. Since the JV was formed in 2022, Sandy has led QT to deliver industry‑leading AI and data solutions - including flagship customer experience and fraud prevention initiatives - and to establish Quantium Telstra as a trusted partner delivering tangible outcomes for Telstra and our customers. 👏 I want to sincerely thank him for his leadership, partnership and contribution to QT, and wish him every success as he takes this next step. It’s a great reflection of the growing importance of software‑led, AI‑enabled operations across InfraCo and the broader business. 🚀 As Sandy transitions, Shiraz Amod will step in as interim CEO of Quantium Telstra. Shiraz has been a standout leader within the QT team. With deep AI and analytics expertise, he’s well placed to maintain momentum and continue driving strong outcomes for the business, the QT team and Telstra. 🔄 I’m also pleased to share that Sarah Anderson has taken on a new role supporting our Data & AI team, working closely with Dayle Stevens OAM and Arnab Chakraborty. Sarah will lead D&AI Operations, translating strategy into disciplined, high‑quality execution, supported by clear governance and delivery accountability. Sarah has worn many hats on the Product & Technology leadership team, perfect experience to lead execution as AI continues to accelerate across Telstra. ⚙️ Congratulations again to Sandy and Sarah, and thank you Shiraz for stepping in. The scale of the work ahead is significant, and having the right leaders in place makes all the difference. 💙 Steven Worrall Adam Driussi
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Steven Worrall liked thisSteven Worrall liked thisYesterday in Sydney, union leaders and Microsoft came together for the first Microsoft–Australian Council of Trade Unions Workers’ Summit - a practical, grounded conversation about how AI is reshaping work and what responsible, inclusive and impactful adoption looks like in real Aussie workplaces. The Summit was a tangible step under the Microsoft–ACTU Framework Agreement, moving shared principles into action. It created space to listen - recognising that worker voice, capability and confidence are foundational to AI adoption that delivers value. What stood out was the seriousness and candour of the discussion. There was strong alignment on the importance of early - and continued - consultation, genuine listening to worker experience, and practical skilling pathways as AI becomes embedded across sectors. Grateful to the ACTU and affiliates for the quality of the dialogue and for sharing such important insights with colleagues across Microsoft. Steven Miller Justin Spelhaug Caroline McGrath John Galligan Liz Fitch Tim Allen Audrey Lobo-Pulo Robyn Rabinowitz, GAICD Ben Gilbert Sienna Klopf
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Steven Worrall liked thisCorporate Mental Health Alliance Australia (CMHAA)
Corporate Mental Health Alliance Australia (CMHAA)
Steven Worrall liked thisMental wellbeing delivers better business outcomes. That's the insight Dr Michael Gervais, Founder of Finding Mastery, shared at our Annual Gathering in April 2025. His message was clear: when we invest in our mental health and build the right conditions for people to thrive, performance follows. It's not an add-on. It's foundational. That's what our 2026 campaign is built on. Three focus areas that create real change: - Strategic investment delivers measurable ROI. Evidence-based ROI modelling demonstrates an average return of an estimated $2.30 for every $1 invested. - Leader accountability embeds psychological leadership. When leaders treat this as governance, not HR, culture shifts. - Changing the system, supporting the person. Over half of employees point to work itself as a major stress source. Better work design beats resilience training. This is why Coles, Woolworths, banks, and insurers work together through the Alliance. We share what's working because the opportunity is bigger than any single organisation can tackle alone. Businesses of all sizes are welcome to join. Learn about membership: https://lnkd.in/gQfSC_8B #CollectiveLeadership #SystemicChange #CMHAA -
Steven Worrall liked thisSteven Worrall liked thisCatherine (Cathy) Freeman was invested into the Order of Australia today alongside hundreds of other incredible Australians across the nation, this month. As Chair of The Council for the Order of Australia I am often blown away by the humility (“it should go to someone more worthy”) and am blessed to watch the pride amongst their families. My congratulations to you all. #australianpride #australia #pride #achievement #rolemodels KPMG Australia Andrew J Yates Martin Sheppard
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Steven Worrall liked thisSteven Worrall liked thisProud to share a milestone moment for digital skills in Australia. On Tuesday, the Australian Government announced that the Institute of Applied Technology Digital (IATD) will become a National Centre of Excellence — and Microsoft is honoured to be recognised as a founding industry partner. This announcement, made at TAFE NSW Meadowbank alongside the Hon Andrew Giles MP (Federal Minister for Skills and Training), Jerome Laxale MP (Member for Bennelong), and the Hon Steve Whan MP (NSW Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education), marks an exciting next chapter for what has already been a remarkable initiative. The impact so far speaks for itself: From the very beginning, Microsoft, University of Technology Sydney, Macquarie University and TAFE NSW together designed the IATD model to provide job-ready training that is accessible, agile, and scalable. During the pilot phase, we saw: - 490,000+ enrolments in digital skills training - Significant diversity in participants — across gender, age, and communities traditionally under-represented in the technology industry - 48 graduates from the first-of-its-kind Microsoft Data Centre Academy with TAFE NSW, with another 27 graduating soon — fast-tracking students into much-needed datacentre roles Why this matters: We know that accelerating digital skills requires deep partnerships with education institutions, government, industry, and communities — and the IATD has been an exceptional example of what's possible when those partnerships come together with genuine commitment. Microsoft is proud to have participated in the creation of a digital skilling model for all Australians. These are the skills that will fulfil the needs of industry now and into the future. It's accessible. It's inclusive. And it works. Congratulations to everyone who has been part of this journey —our University partners, TAFE NSW, the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, the many Microsoft contributors and every student and educator who has helped make this a reality. #DigitalSkills #Microsoft #IATD #AI #Australia #SkillsForTheFuture #TAFENSW #Partnerships Yasminka Nemet John Galligan Jane Livesey Vivek Puthucode, GAICD Steven Miller Adam P. Sam Del Vecchio Tim Allen Jerome Laxale MP Amanda Kelshaw Dan Chamberlain Danny Cowan Kate Seward Steven Worrall Amy Morgan Bruce Dowton Andrew Parfitt Prabhu Sivabalan Luke Mellare Chloe Read Elise Comans Mark Leigh
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Steven Worrall liked thisSteven Worrall liked thisIn conversations with customers and partners across the region, one theme keeps coming up: digital resilience and how to respond through disruption. Telstra International's new research with Economist Impact challenges some long‑held assumptions in today’s digital, interconnected world. It doesn’t stop at the enterprise edge. Digital resilience now depends on subsea cables, cloud platforms, suppliers, and cross‑border data flows. And yet, only 12% of APAC organisations have direct visibility into the digital resilience of their partners. In a hyperconnected environment, that’s a real blind spot. Because disruption rarely stays contained — it moves across infrastructure, ecosystems and markets. Building true digital resilience means designing networks to adapt and reroute in real time, engineering redundancy, and strengthening how we work with partners across the ecosystem. Read more in the report here: https://lnkd.in/gVuUChyQ
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Steven Worrall liked thisOne of the things I’m most proud of in my role at the NSW Department of Education is the opportunity to contribute to the NSW Digital Skills and Workforce Compact. Through the 20% Alternative Pathways Pledge, we’re working alongside incredible partners to help build a more diverse, equitable digital workforce across NSW and beyond. It’s about creating more ways, more often, for more people to access digital careers—so everyone can see themselves in these roles. This work is deeply collaborative, and it’s inspiring to be part of a collective effort driving real change. Looking forward to what we continue to build together. What to find out more: https://lnkd.in/g6GfgxiNSteven Worrall liked thisToday's industry leaders know the traditional path isn't the only path. As partners of the NSW Digital Skills and Workforce Compact, they're opening new doors for the next generation of digital talent. Find out more at the link in the comments. Workinitiatives ReadyTech Humans of Purpose
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Steven Worrall liked thisCorporate Mental Health Alliance Australia (CMHAA)
Corporate Mental Health Alliance Australia (CMHAA)
Steven Worrall liked thisWhen boards recognise mental health as a governance issue, it sets the tone for the entire culture. Leadership ownership at this level creates the conditions for real, lasting change across the organisation. The organisations making genuine progress treat psychological safety like any other governance responsibility. They embed it into how they operate, make decisions, and measure success. This isn't another HR initiative. It's strategic. When boards lead by example, culture follows. It always has. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ghYsnWS8 #CMHAA #BoardroomAccountability #PsychologicalSafety
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