SA State Advisory Committee
- Phil Cooymans (AWCI Australia Co-Chair) - Chair
- Simon Health - Tafe SA
- Jarred Dennings - Tafe SA
- Jason Hillyer - Toretto Transport
- Boris Mahne - Stoddart Group
- David Cagney - Knauf
- Cheyenne Readett - Total Building Systems
- Patricia Green, Adelaide Partitions & Ceilings
- Matt Williams, Adelaide Plasterboard
News
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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