OVA Management Workshop

Join us for a revolutionary Occupational Violence and Aggression (OVA) Management Workshop at NSTA Central purpose-built training venue unlike any other outside law enforcement in Australia, jointly hosted by ProCom Consulting, NSTA and ASIS International, Victoria Chapter. 

This unique workshop promises an immersive exploration of critical topics, equipping attendees with indispensable tools and insights to navigate the complexities of OVA in diverse workplace settings.

Participants will not only engage in dynamic discussions but also benefit from interactive workshops designed to enhance their practical skills in OVA management through Virtual Reality, Gamification and Face to face traditional methods and scenarios

There will also be a keynote opening address by OVA expert Dr. Tony Zalewski. His wealth of expertise promises to enlighten attendees with strategic perspectives and actionable approaches to OVA management.

Through a multifaceted program encompassing real-world case studies, engaging discussions, and hands-on workshops, participants will emerge equipped with practical strategies, bolstered by theoretical foundations, to effectively manage instances of OVA in their respective workplaces.

Attendees will receive tangible takeaways from the day, including a Mental Health Awareness certificate issued by NSTA and a certificate of attendance, affirming their commitment to professional development and workplace safety from ProCom Consulting, ASIS and NSTA Central

John O’Neil 

Pro-Com Consulting

Pro-Com founder John O’Neil presents from a military and policing background. Of his 26 years with State and Federal police John spent most of his time in the field of Police Hostage Negotiation, close personal protection, and critical incident management, helping to set up the Critical Incident Response Team for Victoria Police.

This work led John to train with specialist law enforcement all around the world including the Philippine National Police and Armed Forces, FBI negotiators, Homeland Security, Scotland Yard and Mi5. Moving on from a counter terrorism role with the Australian Federal Police, John now brings this knowledge and experience to training government and corporate clients via Pro-Com Consulting. 

Specialising in the management of Occupational Violence and Aggression, John has developed a communication system and set of principles to help front line staff deal with this ever-present and highly concerning issue. His system has resulted in significant reductions in injury across many sectors including halving the assault rate on paramedics for Ambulance Victoria, a tremendously rewarding result and which won the Prime Ministers award for people and culture.

John and Pro-Com are proud to continue this work with a wide variety of clients including the Commonwealth Government, State government compliance teams, Councils, Department of Justice and Community Safety, Front line health staff nationally, councils, retail, large security organisations and transport staff working on trams, trains, buses, ships and airlines

Dr Tony Zalewski has been involved in public safety for over 40 years including 17 years as an operational Victoria Police officer.  He has four degrees from Australian universities including law, criminology and the social sciences. Tony works with Governments, regulators and various organisations across most industry sectors in Australia and overseas.  As a judicially recognised expert in security, safety and risk he has provided expert reports/evidence in over 500 cases including some of Australia’s larger personal injury cases. Tony brings a rare blend of practical real-world experience and high-end theoretical knowledge that has resulted in him being a highly sought-after expert.