About CRM

At Continu Risk Management, our vision is to be leading specialists in business risk management while creating a positive and receptive attitude towards safety and risk management across the industries we work in.

Continu Risk Management is a farm & commercial safety and risk management provider, servicing clients across Australia.

Our approach is to engage with our clients in a practical & effective manner which will build long lasting relationships. We make sure our clients understand what issues or improvements can be made to their business by ensuring communication is clear and easily understood.

Continu Risk Management can provide a range of client services from Farm & Commercial Safety Audits, Work Health & Safety (WHS) Management Systems, Policies & Procedure implementation & review, Online Compliance & advice as required.

The CRM approach

We’ve all heard the word β€˜consultation’ in workplace health and safety. Let’s start there. Continu Risk Management supports our clients in meeting their WHS objectives by providing relevant information in an easy-to-understand style.

  • Consulting with you to learn how your business operates and the challenges your workers face operationally.

  • Listening to the needs and perspectives of all personnel from workers through to senior management.

  • Supporting you to develop practical processes that are both effective and compliant with WHS laws.

  • Developing and delivering training and educational resources to teach personnel how to implement procedures.

  • Reviewing and improving processes based on feedback provided by you and your workers.

Our Directors

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Richard Read

Richard’s professional journey traces back to his early experiences in finance roles spanning Australia and the UK. His career reached a significant milestone when he assumed leadership of the risk & compliance management team at Macquarie Group, Macquarie Agricultural Funds Management from 2010 - 2015.

Navigating through roles in both large national corporations and small businesses, Richard has cultivated a diverse background. His influence extends beyond the boardroom as he has been a pivotal member of two prominent safety committees on the eastern seaboard.

As a seasoned risk management professional specialising in Agricultural work health & safety (WHS), audits, policies and procedures, insurance, sustainability, and animal welfare, Richard brings over 10 years of extensive risk consulting experience to the table. Richard specialises in farm audits and pre and post acquisition audits focusing on highlighting issues before exchange of contracts. In the last 2 years, he successfully managed his previous company, Read Consulting Group, overseeing operations across Agriculture, Commercial businesses, and the healthcare sectors.

Richard’s qualifications include:

  • Advanced Diploma in OHS

  • Lead Auditor

  • Certified Practising Accountant (CPA)

  • Safety Institute of Australia Member

  • Bachelor Business Accountancy

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Tania Stone

Tania’s expertise is strongly embedded in her experience managing hands-on operational and work health and safety (WHS) roles in the horticultural sector, spanning nut orchards and vineyards. Her valuable experience comes from actively supporting businesses through both the developmental and operational phases, and includes contributions to companies such as Agri Australia, Olam Orchards and Casella Wines.

Within our team, Tania collaborates closely with clients to facilitate the seamless integration of straightforward and pragmatic risk management processes. Her unique approach involves coaching individuals to comprehend the intrinsic importance of safety, driving improvements in processes to safeguard both individuals and businesses alike.

In her capacity as a seasoned risk management professional, Tania specialises in Agricultural work health and safety (WHS), policies and procedures, incident investigations, and online management systems. With a decade-long track record in risk management, Tania spent the last four years at the helm of her previous company, TLS Safety Solutions. During this time, she successfully managed operations spanning agriculture/horticulture, food manufacturing, and the heavy vehicle industries. Notably, she is currently enriching her knowledge further by pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Psychology.

Tania’s qualifications include:

  • Graduate Certificate in Psychology (currently studying)

  • Cert IV in WHS

  • Cert IV Training & Assessment

  • Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

  • Advanced Incident Investigations

  • Women in Safety Member

  • Australian Institute of Health & Safety Member

Our Senior Consultant

Jean Robins

Born and raised on a cattle property in Queensland’s Gulf country, Jean’s passion for agricultural safety runs deep. With over two decades of hands on experience spanning agriculture, aviation, earthmoving, and road transport, Jean has cultivated a unique skillset characterised by adaptability, problem solving, and a comprehensive grasp of risk management.

Like all of us at CRM, Jean’s approach to safety is holistic, and she is well versed at identifying and mitigating risks at all business levels including safety, financial and operational. Academically inclined, Jean holds formal qualifications in safety, most recently completing her Bachelor’s in Occupational Health and Safety (2021), graduating with the highest GPA in her cohort. She actively pursues professional development through courses and workshops, particularly in areas like psychological safety and adult learning.

Passionate about clear communication, Jean champions user focused documentation and practices. As an experienced technical writer, Jean utilises the skills learnt from a Masterclass in Usability Mapping when developing policies and procedures.

Collaborating closely with clients, Jean uses her experience to craft and implement customised safety systems that not only meet the client’s specific needs, but also cultivate a robust safety culture. A passionate safety advocate, proactive problem solver, and a dedicated learner, Jean stands as an invaluable asset within CRM’s team of experienced consultants.

Jean’s qualifications include:

  • Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety

  • Masterclass UX Mapping and Document UX Engineering

  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

  • Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety

  • Diploma of Financial Planning

  • Certificate IV in Bookkeeping

  • Certificate IV in Accounting

  • Diploma of Agribusiness Management

  • Qualified Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator (QLD and NSW)

Delivering high level independent farm safety, commercial safety, and comprehensive risk management solutions.