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
  • 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