Episode #68 Steffie Conroy — Safety, Culture, Community, and Care

Welcome to Inspired to Soar with Hannah, the show where real stories spark real change. In this episode, Hannah is joined by Councillor and Deputy Mayor Steffie Conroy, a leader deeply committed to safer workplaces, stronger organisational culture, and healthier communities. Alongside her role on Council, Steffie runs her own safety and compliance consultancy and works hands-on in the construction industry as a Safety and Culture Manager. Her professional journey has been shaped by a clear purpose: protecting people, improving culture, and creating environments where workers and families can thrive. Beyond her career, Steffie is a devoted wife and proud mum to two young boys, Callan and Cormac. Motherhood has further strengthened her advocacy for families, inclusive neighbourhoods, and community facilities that truly support people where they live and work. In this honest and grounding conversation, Steffie shares: What a healthy and safe workplace really looks like How culture shapes behaviour, wellbeing, and outcomes The realities of balancing leadership, family, and community service Her hopes for the future of Carrum Downs This episode is a powerful reminder that leadership starts with care, values, and lived experience. Sit back, be inspired, and remember ,your story matters here.