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The Hunter Region’s premier guest speaker forum.

Since 1933 people from the Newcastle and Hunter business community have met for a luncheon to hear from speakers who present their views, opinions and directions in business and the wider community. Newcastle Business Club guest speakers have included high profile community members, management experts, business people, politicians and people from the areas of sport, arts and entertainment. As a me

mber of Newcastle Business Club you can:

Access to 22 guest speakers each year
Receive the Club's monthly newsletter Vision
Email reminders about the speaker
Special member luncheon rates
Invitations to special events
A Newcastle Business Club name badge featuring the organisation you work for
Being part of this region’s premier guest speaker club

04/06/2026

What a fantastic afternoon back at the Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club for our June luncheon.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for such an important and insightful conversation around diversity, neuroinclusion and creating workplace cultures where people feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive.

A huge thank you to our guest speaker, Jacky Morgan, for sharing such practical and thought-provoking insights around leadership, communication, belonging and the real impact inclusive workplaces can have on people and business performance.

Thank you also to our profiler members, Monica Walmsley and Stacey Kelly, for sharing your businesses and stories with the room.

We’re incredibly grateful to Mai-Wel for sponsoring this luncheon and helping bring this important conversation to our business community.

And finally, thank you to all of our members, guests and supporters who continue to make these events such a welcoming, connected and engaging space for networking and learning.

📸 Tag yourself, your colleagues and your business in the pics below, perfectly captured by the talented KMackay Photography.

27/05/2026

We recently sat down with Jacky Morgan to chat about some of the questions she’s most commonly asked around diversity, inclusion and workplace culture — and in this video, she shares her insights on three of them ahead of next week’s luncheon.

If you’ve been wondering what to expect from this important conversation, this is a great preview.

Join us next Tuesday at the Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club as we explore how inclusive cultures can strengthen teams, leadership and business performance.

🎟 Ticket sales close tomorrow, so now’s the time to secure your seat.

A big thank you to Mai-Wel for sponsoring this important conversation and supporting our June Luncheon.

📅 Tuesday 2 June
📍 Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
🔗 https://newcastlebusinessclub.com.au/event/june-2026-diversity-in-the-workplace-creating-inclusive-cultures/

26/05/2026

We’re heading back to our old home base ⚓

For the first time this year, Newcastle Business Club is returning to the Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club for our June Luncheon and we can’t wait to welcome you back.

Join us by the harbour as we hear from Jacky Morgan for an insightful conversation on Diversity & Creating Inclusive Cultures - exploring how businesses can create workplaces where people feel valued, heard and empowered to thrive.

With less than 20 tickets remaining, we encourage you to secure your tickets today.

📍 Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
📅 Tuesday 2 June
🎟 Tickets almost sold out

🔗 https://newcastlebusinessclub.com.au/event/june-2026-diversity-in-the-workplace-creating-inclusive-cultures/

25/05/2026

NEW FOR JUNE — TABLES OF 10 ARE NOW AVAILABLE 🎉

We’re excited to be trialing a brand new option for our June Newcastle Business Club Luncheon — the ability to purchase a full table of 10!

It’s the perfect opportunity to bring along your team, colleagues, clients or workplace crew for an afternoon of networking, connection and insight with the Hunter business community.

And the best part?

✨ Every guest on your table receives the Members ticket price ✨

Whether you’re looking to reward your team, strengthen client relationships or simply experience the luncheon together, this is a fantastic way to be part of the room.

With our June event now 75% sold, we wouldn’t wait too long to secure your table.

📍 Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
📅 Tuesday 2 June
🎟 Tickets & tables available now

🔗 https://newcastlebusinessclub.com.au/event/june-2026-diversity-in-the-workplace-creating-inclusive-cultures/

18/05/2026

We can't wait to welcome Jacky Morgan to our June luncheon.

We're now over 50% sold. Have you grabbed your tickets yet?

🎟️ https://newcastlebusinessclub.com.au/event/june-2026-diversity-in-the-workplace-creating-inclusive-cultures/

11/05/2026

Diversity and inclusion aren’t just workplace buzzwords — they directly influence leadership, culture, innovation and business performance.

The businesses creating strong, connected and high-performing teams are the ones investing in cultures where people feel valued, heard and empowered to contribute.

At our June Newcastle Business Club Luncheon, we’ll explore how inclusive cultures create better outcomes for people and organisations alike.

Join us at the Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club as we hear from Jacky Morgan and unpack why this conversation matters for modern workplaces.

After five sell-out events already this year, we encourage you to secure your tickets early. Thank you to event sponsor Mai-Wel

🎟 Tickets now open to everyone
🔗 https://newcastlebusinessclub.com.au/event/june-2026-diversity-in-the-workplace-creating-inclusive-cultures/

06/05/2026

What a fantastic afternoon at our May Luncheon at Fort Scratchley.

Thank you again to our outstanding panelists — Joel Fitzgibbon, Professor Alex Zelinsky AO, Craig McWilliam and Andrew Chapman — and to facilitator Tim Owen for leading such an insightful discussion on the future of the Hunter defence ecosystem and the opportunities ahead for local business.

A huge thank you to our event sponsors, Newcastle Airport and Astra Aerolab, for supporting this important conversation, and to Kathleen from KMackay Photography for capturing the day so beautifully.

Thank you also to everyone who attended and contributed to another fantastic Newcastle Business Club event.

📸 Check out the full event album below.

05/05/2026

What a fantastic afternoon at our May Luncheon.
A full house at Fort Scratchley came together for an insightful and timely conversation on how we leverage investment in the Hunter defence ecosystem — and the opportunities ahead for our region.

A huge thank you to our panel: Joel Fitzgibbon, Professor Alex Zelinsky AO, Craig McWilliam and Andrew Chapman, expertly facilitated by Tim Owen, for sharing their perspectives on defence, industry capability and the role the Hunter can play on a national and global stage.

Key takeaways were clear — the Hunter is uniquely positioned to benefit from significant defence investment, but success will rely on strong collaboration between industry, government and education, as well as local businesses being ready to step up, innovate and engage.

Thank you to our event sponsor Newcastle Airport for your support, and to our business profiler Jaimie Abbott for sharing your story. We also acknowledge our partners, media team and the team at Fort Scratchley for delivering such a seamless event.

And of course, thank you to our members and guests — your ongoing support is what makes these events so valuable.

There is real momentum in this space, and real opportunity for local businesses to be part of what comes next.

04/05/2026

Today’s the day and we can't wait to welcome you to our May luncheon.

Join us at Fort Scratchley, with doors open from 11:30am and the event kicking off at 12:00pm sharp.

To make your arrival easy, check out the map:
🚗 Event parking available off Nobbys Road
♿ Accessible parking located near the Function Centre

Safe travels, and we’ll see you soon for what promises to be a great conversation.

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PO Box 556
Newcastle, NSW
2300

Website

http://www.newcastlebusinessclub.com.au/

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