AWCI Australia E-News - September

AWCI & Siniat Apprentice Challenge Victoria!

Tuesday 23 September, Wall & Ceiling Institute

Come support our future & the industry!💪

📅 Date: Tuesday 23 September, 7.00AM
📍 Venue: Wall and Ceiling Institute, Unit 25/134 Springvale Road, Springvale VIC 3171

Secure Your Spot on the Blue Carpet at the AWCI Awards!

16 October, Park Hyatt Melbourne 

Victoria has an opportunity to come out in numbers and represent the industry and state at the national awards on the 16^th of October. The Awards will not be back in Victoria in the next 10 years – let's make these awards count.

Whether you are a member or partner, we are looking to you to get as many of our industry and supporters as possible to the night – spread the love, it’s our night, and it’s time to get Vic moving and representing again! Go Vic!

What's On this September

Member Exclusive Workshops

Tender Plus Masterclass Client-centric tender tools & tips - Thursday 18 September 

Winning tenders focus on the client’s needs. Discover how to structure your submission with a client-first approach that grabs evaluators' attention.

Building the Future – Printing 3D homes in remote locations

While most Australians live in major cities, a significant proportion of people reside in remote settlements from farming and mining locations to Indigenous communities. A major challenge affecting housing affordability in these communities are the additional costs required to transport building materials and labour over vast distances.

Here’s what pausing the National Construction Code means for builders and home buyers
Following last week’s economic reform roundtable in Canberra, the federal government has announced it will be pausing changes to the National Construction Code until mid-2029.

New model Code of Practice to manage risks of silica dust in the workplace

Safe Work Australia has published a new model Code of Practice for managing risks of respirable crystalline silica in the workplace to help protect workers from silica.

New Plan to Help Stop Tradies Being Lured Away from Apprenticeships

The federal government has announced a new cash payment program designed to help apprentices finish their training and resist the lure of high-paid, unskilled jobs.

$750k Fine After Worker Falls into Pool 

The company pleaded guilty to failing to ensure workers were not exposed to hazards, while the director pleaded guilty to neglect as a director.

Have your say: working from home legislation

The Victorian Government wants employees and businesses to share their experiences with working from home.

Right to Disconnect – Now extending to small businesses

Are you a small business with fewer than 15 employees? Here is some big news: from 26 August 2025, the Right to Disconnect will apply