Women over 50, building micro businesses, caring for each other.
SafetyHub WHS Collective is a hub for women at this stage of life to connect, brainstorm, and support one another — learning to protect our physical and emotional health, together with the experts who guide us.
It's never been easier to start a micro business — social media has handed us a worldwide audience from our kitchen table. But that same ease can leave you completely overwhelmed without any support behind you. Here at SafetyHub, we understand that better than anyone, because we're in the same boat: the same overwhelm, the same uncertainty, the same anxieties, the same isolation. At this stage of life, we share more than we realise — the same shifts in our bodies, the same questions about how to protect our energy and our health, the same quiet worry about doing it all alone. SafetyHub is where we come together to brainstorm, form real connections, and learn from each other and from experts — not just to stay safe, but to genuinely take care of ourselves, physically and emotionally, so we can prevent the setbacks before they happen. This is about more than protecting your business. It's about learning to live well, keep creating, keep building, and actually enjoy this chapter — surrounded by women who get it.
You are not Alone
What we offer:
🎥 Weekly video commentary — real health experts, translated for your business and your life stage
🤝 Co-working & community — you don't have to build this alone anymore
👯 A team without the staff headaches — run ideas past people who get it, celebrate your wins, vent your frustrations, and get real recommendations, without hiring a single person
💬 Guest experts — naturopaths, breath therapists, yoga teachers, and many more.
🌱 Group coaching — for when you want real accountability, not just information
Join the free community and see what this is really about.
Hi, I’m Liesl (or Lee for short)—your host and the founder of SafetyHub.
Member of The Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS).
I'm Liesl — or Lee, if that's easier — 58, Australian, and building this business the same way a lot of you are.
I've spent over 30 years building businesses — four startups across two countries — so I know the late nights, the grit, and the genuine joy of building something from nothing, firsthand. Alongside that founder experience, I've built the formal credentials to back it: a Cert IV in WHS, a Cert IV in Training & Assessment, and an ICF Level 2 Life Coach accreditation, with over 1,000 hours of 1-on-1 and group coaching behind me. But none of that is what actually qualifies me to sit alongside you in this — that's the thirty years of living it.
It's never been easier to start something from home with just a laptop and a following — but nobody warns you how overwhelming that freedom can actually feel. I know that overwhelm personally: the uncertainty, the anxiety some days, the isolation of making every decision alone at your kitchen table. That's exactly why SafetyHub exists — because we're all figuring this out together, not apart.
It's the overwhelm that creeps in because you're doing everything alone. It's the years that get harder because we quietly stopped looking after ourselves while we looked after everyone else. Let's change that.
Here's the thing nobody tells you about starting a business on your own terms, later in life: the freedom is real, but so is the silence. No colleagues to run an idea past over coffee. No one two desks over who's dealt with this exact problem before. No team to catch what you miss.
That's the other half of what SafetyHub is. It's the closest thing to having a full team behind you — backed by real coaching credentials and WHS expertise — without the payroll, the management headaches, or the politics. Just people in your corner who actually understand what you're building and why.
This isn't corporate compliance. It's a group of women taking care of each other and themselves, so we can keep doing the work we love for as long as we want .
If that sounds like what you've been looking for, I'd love to have you here.
Find the level of support that's right for you.
Free Community
Weekly commentary videos
general discussion, and a place to see if this is the right fit — no cost, no pressure.
Membership — $20/month
Weekly co-working sessions
Full members-only community — your place to run ideas past people, share wins, work through frustrations, and get real recommendations from women who've been there
Monthly guest expert session (naturopathy, breathwork, yoga, and more)
Replay library of past sessions
Think of it as your team — minus the staff headaches.
Group Coaching — for members who want more
A small, capped group for real accountability — live coaching calls alongside everything in the core membership.
Testimonials
Viv Kelly
Director - Momentum Life Coaching
It is a privilege to write this reference for Liesl. I met her in 2010 when she did my Life Coaching Course. This is a course where the class gets to know each other on a very deep level. Her depth of knowledge and interesting insights impacted every one of us.
As a solo business owner, 16 years later, I rely heavily on our conversations (from over the sea!) to move me forward. Being in business alone, is literally lonely at times. (My partner is lovely and he tries, but he’s worked for large corporates his whole life.) I need someone who gets the subtleties, the details and the stress of doing it all - from marketing, admin and actually delivering the service… or worse, trying to train someone to do it correctly!
Liesl looks ‘light and fun’, but actually, it’s impossible to walk away from a ‘chat’ that doesn’t bring insight, clarity and motivation. She’s my go-to when I need clarity, wisdom and a fresh perspective.
Any business is better with her in the wings!
Regards
Vivienne Kelly
021 0377289
Director & Trainer
Momentum Life Coaching NZ
Tammy Ockerse
Occupational Therapist and Micro Business Owner
I have worked with Lee since 2012, when I was going through a very busy and demanding time in my life, working and raising three teenagers. Over the years, Lee has always been incredibly supportive and understanding. She has supported me on an emotional level, and I have always felt that I could talk openly with her and that she genuinely understood me.
When I decided to go back to university to study Occupational Therapy, Lee was very encouraging and supportive and really believed in my ability to succeed. She has continued to support me throughout my professional journey, offering guidance around different business models and giving me practical advice about managing work, looking after myself and the importance of self-care.
We have remained in touch over the years, and I am very grateful for Lee’s ongoing support, encouragement and guidance, and for the positive impact she has had on both my personal and professional life.
Tammy Ockerse
Occupational Therapist
Queensland
Angie Shears
General Manager Channel Management ANZ
I have had the privilege of knowing Lee for about 20 years both as a loyal client of her salon and through her work as a life coach. I continue to be impressed by her unique combination of commercial acumen and creative thinking.
As a salon owner and entrepreneur, she has built a business founded on exceptional customer experiences and a commitment to excellence.
In her role as a life coach, she brings that same passion and authenticity. She has a unique ability to inspire confidence, challenge limiting beliefs, and help people realise their potential. Her positive energy is contagious, and her commitment to helping others succeed is evident in everything she does.
She has a natural talent for understanding what people need, creating an environment where clients feel valued, and continually evolving her services to stay ahead of the curve.
I wholeheartedly endorse and recommend Lee as she embarks on her next business venture. Having experienced her talents as both a successful salon owner and an inspiring life coach, I have seen firsthand her creativity, passion, and unwavering commitment to her clients.
I have no doubt she will bring the same energy, vision, and customer-first approach to this new opportunity and achieve great success.
Angie Shears
General Manager Channel Management ANZ
Catherine Kemunto
Cyber Security Consultant.
Working with Lee has had a real impact on my career and my confidence. I started out questioning my abilities and struggling with imposter syndrome, which often held me back from putting myself forward for new opportunities.
Through coaching sessions with her, I learned to recognise my strengths, communicate my value and trust my own judgement. I developed stronger skills in communcation, decision-making, problem-solving, strategic thinking and leadership. These sare skills that are valuable not only in my career but also in business.
Her coaching has helped me see my potential more clearly and take ownership.
C. Kemunto
Senior Intelligence and Insight Specialist/ Cyber Security Consultant.
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Terms and Conditions
SAFETYHUB WHS COLLECTIVE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE & MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT Effective Date: 12/08/2026 Last Updated: 12/08/2026. Welcome to SafetyHub WHS Collective ("we," "us," "our," or "SafetyHub"). By subscribing to, accessing, viewing or using our online membership platform, services, content, or workshops (collectively, our "Services"), you ("Member," “User”, “their” "you," or "your") acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions of Service and Membership Agreement ("Agreement"). 1. Business Concept & Scope of Services SafetyHub WHS Collective provides a membership-based online platform which provides the following Services: 1. Work health and safety (“WHS”) micro-learning in the form of weekly educational videos and training modules focusing on workplace hazard identification, risk reduction, and general WHS awareness, 2. Community and peer support through providing access to peer-to-peer discussion forums and interactive online channels, 3. Live workshops in the form of group online sessions focusing on business ownership challenges and encouraging positive workplace cultures, and 4. Access to our resource library, including standard WHS templates and reference materials curated from public Australian government regulatory websites. 2. Eligibility SafetyHub is designed to support Australian micro-businesses, small business, sole traders and freelancers. Users acknowledge the Services are catered specifically to these business types and recognise that information or advice may not be accurate if accessed by an organisation outside of the intended user groups. 3. Disclaimers & Limitation of Advice 3.1 Not Clinical Mental Health or Medical Advice Live workshops, community discussions, and platform materials adopt a coaching and peer-support approach only. SafetyHub, its facilitators, and its employees are not acting as clinical mental health professionals, psychologists, psychiatrists, or medical practitioners. Use of or access to our Services does not constitute medical, clinical, or psychological diagnoses, advice, or treatment. If you or your workers require professional mental health support, you should seek assistance from a qualified healthcare providers or emergency services. 3.2 Legal & WHS Compliance Responsibility By agreeing to these terms and conditions, Users acknowledge that platform content and downloadable templates are provided for general educational and informational purposes only and are sourced from publicly available government WHS bodies. SafetyHub does not offer accreditation in WHS compliance and is not a certified advisory service. Accessing our Services does not constitute professional legal advice. Users acknowledge that they remain responsible for assessing and updating their WHS policies conducting site-specific risk assessments, implementing mandatory safety measures, and fulfilling their statutory primary duty of care in accordance with applicable WHS legislation. 4. Membership, Billing & Tier Adjustments 4.1 Subscriptions & Payments Access to the platform is provided on a recurring subscription basis, renewed by either weekly or monthly instalments. Payments are processed automatically and securely via our third-party payment gateway in accordance with PCI-DSS standards. 4.2 Plan Adjustments (Upgrading & Downgrading) At any time, Users may upgrade or downgrade their membership tier through accessing their online account settings. Users further acknowledge that an upgrade will take effect immediately, and that additional fees will be charged on a pro-rata basis for the remainder of the current billing cycle. A downgrade will take effect at the start of the next billing cycle. No partial refunds will be issued for the remaining period of the higher tier. 4.3 Cancellation Policy Users may cancel their membership at any time via their account portal prior to the next billing renewal date. Following cancellation, Users will retain access to the platform and services until the end of the current paid billing period. No further charges will be made. Except as required by Australian Consumer Law, subscription fees are non-refundable. 5. Community Guidelines & Acceptable Use To maintain a safe and supportive environment, all Members agree to: • Treat all community members, facilitators, and staff with respect, empathy, and courtesy. • Refrain from posting unlawful, defamatory, harassing, abusive, or commercially promotional (spam) content. • Not redistribute, resell, or publicly share SafetyHub’s proprietary training modules or aggregated materials without prior written consent. SafetyHub reserves the right to suspend or terminate membership immediately without refund if a Member breaches these community standards. 6. Confidentiality Users acknowledge that any personal or business disclosures are made at the Users’ own risk. SafetyHub does not take responsibility for the confidentiality of information that is shared by Users through the use of its Services. 7. Intellectual Property All original media, branding, video modules, and unique software interfaces on the platform are the exclusive intellectual property of SafetyHub WHS Collective. Templates sourced directly from Australian government WHS websites remain subject to their respective Crown copyright or public license terms. They are provided to Members for internal business administrative use only. 8. Data Protection & Cybersecurity We prioritise the security of your data in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and align our technical infrastructure with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Personal information and payment credentials are encrypted during transmission and storage. Member data is collected and processed solely to deliver and improve our Services. For full details, please review our Privacy Policy. 9. Limitation of Liability To the maximum extent permitted by the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), SafetyHub WHS Collective shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or economic damages resulting from your reliance on platform content, templates, or community coaching. Our total aggregate liability for any direct claim arising out of or in connection with the Services shall not exceed the total subscription fees paid by you to SafetyHub in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim. 10. Governing Law This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia and the State/Territory in which SafetyHub WHS Collective operates. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the local courts. 11. Contact Us If you have questions regarding these Terms or require support with your membership, please contact us at: • Email: smallbusinesswhs@gmail.com