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  • ​​​​​​​Your Industry. Your Card. Your Future From 1 June 2026, AWCI Australia will officially launch the new Blue Card Program across Victoria and Tasmania, with New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia to follow from 1 July 2026 as part of a staged ... Launching the AWCI Australia Blue Card Program 20th May 2026 ​​​​​​​Your Industry. Your Card. Your Future From 1 June 2026, AWCI Australia will officially launch the new Blue Card Program across Victoria and Tasmania, with New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia to follow from 1 July 2026 as part of a staged ... ... more
  • This week, I want to introduce what I call The Member Advantage. At its simplest, it’s a mindset shift. Every year, you make a decision to invest in your business through a membership subscription. The real question is not what does membership cost? The real question is: ​​​​​​​CEO BULLETIN: THE MEMBER ADVANTAGE PART 1 22nd April 2026 This week, I want to introduce what I call The Member Advantage. At its simplest, it’s a mindset shift. Every year, you make a decision to invest in your business through a membership subscription. The real question is not what does membership cost? The real question is: ... more
  • ​​​​​​​Every conversation you have about your work matters. Whether it’s with a young person considering their future, someone exploring a career change, or a potential partner looking into the industry — what you say, and how you say it, shapes ... Refining Your Elevator Pitch – Building the Future of Our Industry 25th March 2026 ​​​​​​​Every conversation you have about your work matters. Whether it’s with a young person considering their future, someone exploring a career change, or a potential partner looking into the industry — what you say, and how you say it, shapes ... ... more
  • Global uncertainty and our industry As I write to you, conflict continues to unfold in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. While I would not normally comment on global affairs in a CEO bulletin, it feels important to acknowledge the broader context in which we are all operating. These events remind... Where we are in these uncertain times 11th March 2026 Global uncertainty and our industry As I write to you, conflict continues to unfold in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. While I would not normally comment on global affairs in a CEO bulletin, it feels important to acknowledge the broader context in which we are all operating. These events remind... ... more
  • I am pleased — and genuinely excited — to publish our Member feedback report from the recent survey for members, kicking off the year with our members’ feedback and endorsement. Launch of the 2026 Member Feedback Report 25th February 2026 I am pleased — and genuinely excited — to publish our Member feedback report from the recent survey for members, kicking off the year with our members’ feedback and endorsement. ... more
  • Over the past year, I’ve had many great conversations with members and partners across the country, and one message comes through clearly: being part of AWCI Australia — and being involved in shaping the future of our industry — is deeply valued. That sense of contribution and infl... The AWCI Way 11th February 2026 Over the past year, I’ve had many great conversations with members and partners across the country, and one message comes through clearly: being part of AWCI Australia — and being involved in shaping the future of our industry — is deeply valued. That sense of contribution and infl... ... more
  • In 2025, advocacy became one of AWCI Australia’s strongest and most visible pillars of activity. Guided by member feedback and industry need, we moved decisively from being consulted on issues to being at the table shaping policy outcomes for the wall and ceiling industry across Australia. AWCI Australia – 2025 Advocacy Report Card 14th January 2026 In 2025, advocacy became one of AWCI Australia’s strongest and most visible pillars of activity. Guided by member feedback and industry need, we moved decisively from being consulted on issues to being at the table shaping policy outcomes for the wall and ceiling industry across Australia. ... more
  • A Happy New Year and welcome to 2026. Here at AWCI Australia, we are ready for the year ahead, building on the strong foundations established in 2025. Welcome to 2026 07th January 2026 A Happy New Year and welcome to 2026. Here at AWCI Australia, we are ready for the year ahead, building on the strong foundations established in 2025. ... more
  • As we come to the close of 2025, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank every member of the AWCI Australia community — our staff, Board, State Advisory Committee members, and all AWCI committee members — for the dedication, time and effort you have given throughout the year. Thank You for 2025 17th December 2025 As we come to the close of 2025, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank every member of the AWCI Australia community — our staff, Board, State Advisory Committee members, and all AWCI committee members — for the dedication, time and effort you have given throughout the year. ... more
  • Recently, I sat in the office with some gentleman who are serious about improving our Industry. The recent fires in Hong Kong came up, I walked away with a firm resolution of why we are doing what we are doing at AWCI Australia and to continue. The "L" Word - Lessons 10th December 2025 Recently, I sat in the office with some gentleman who are serious about improving our Industry. The recent fires in Hong Kong came up, I walked away with a firm resolution of why we are doing what we are doing at AWCI Australia and to continue. ... more
  • In every industry, there are words that become anchors—shared reference points that guide how we think, how we act, and how we build. The "C" Word – Conversations that Shaped Our Industry and Association in 2025 03rd December 2025 In every industry, there are words that become anchors—shared reference points that guide how we think, how we act, and how we build. ... more
  • Every year, as we approach the home stretch, one particular “X word” starts to dominate our conversations — Xmas The "X" Word - Xmas Parties 19th November 2025 Every year, as we approach the home stretch, one particular “X word” starts to dominate our conversations — Xmas ... more
  • The "F" Word - Foundation 12th November 2025 At AWCI Australia, we often talk about the future — where the industry is going, how we adapt to change, and what it takes to lead from the front. ... more
  • At AWCI Australia, we often talk about the future — where the industry is going, how we adapt to change, and what it takes to lead from the front. The "F" Word - Foundation 12th November 2025 At AWCI Australia, we often talk about the future — where the industry is going, how we adapt to change, and what it takes to lead from the front. ... more
  • Every so often, a single word captures the essence of what we’re trying to build. For us at AWCI Australia, that word is Community. The "C" Word - Community 05th November 2025 Every so often, a single word captures the essence of what we’re trying to build. For us at AWCI Australia, that word is Community. ... more
  • In our industry, we talk often about value, vision, and validation — but there’s another “V” word that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: Volunteering. The "V" Word – Volunteering 29th October 2025 In our industry, we talk often about value, vision, and validation — but there’s another “V” word that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: Volunteering. ... more
  • When you hear the word membership, you might often think of a subscription — something you pay for, receive a few benefits from, and perhaps renew each year without much thought. The "M" Word: What is a Membership? 22nd October 2025 When you hear the word membership, you might often think of a subscription — something you pay for, receive a few benefits from, and perhaps renew each year without much thought. ... more
  • Every so often, an idea comes along that has the potential to reshape an industry. It sparks debate, generates questions, and—if nurtured properly—becomes a foundation stone for change. For the wall and ceiling industry in Australia, that idea is what I call the “B Word”: the... The “B” Word – The AWCI Blue Card: Securing Our Future, Today 08th October 2025 Every so often, an idea comes along that has the potential to reshape an industry. It sparks debate, generates questions, and—if nurtured properly—becomes a foundation stone for change. For the wall and ceiling industry in Australia, that idea is what I call the “B Word”: the... ... more
  • As many of you know, I have spent significant time working with both Master Electricians Australia (MEA) and NECA – the National Electrical and Communications Association. These organisations lead the way in advocacy, education and industry development for the electrical trade. One of the most... The “SoP” word – Security of Payments 01st October 2025 As many of you know, I have spent significant time working with both Master Electricians Australia (MEA) and NECA – the National Electrical and Communications Association. These organisations lead the way in advocacy, education and industry development for the electrical trade. One of the most... ... more
  • There’s a word that has the power to make or break a contractor’s reputation and business. A word that is rarely spoken about, yet it sits quietly in the background of every interaction, every job site, every invoice, and every conversation with a client or builder. That P Word – Presentation as a Contractor 24th September 2025 There’s a word that has the power to make or break a contractor’s reputation and business. A word that is rarely spoken about, yet it sits quietly in the background of every interaction, every job site, every invoice, and every conversation with a client or builder. ... more