ACLCA https://aclca.com.au/ Australian Contaminated Land Consultants Association Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:03:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.3 27th March 2024 Brisbane Women in Contaminated Land Industry Breakfast Workshop https://aclca.com.au/15035-2/ https://aclca.com.au/15035-2/#respond Wed, 27 Mar 2024 23:57:17 +0000 https://aclca.com.au/?p=15035 ACLCA Qld was excited to hold the next event focusing on Women in Contaminated Land Industry. Women advocates (ie Men) were also welcome. Coordinated by Karen Hager – Bluesphere, Helen Jones – WSP / ACLCA President, Kylie Hailes – JBS&G, […]

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ACLCA Qld was excited to hold the next event focusing on Women in Contaminated Land Industry. Women advocates (ie Men) were also welcome.

Coordinated by Karen Hager – Bluesphere, Helen Jones – WSP / ACLCA President, Kylie Hailes – JBS&G,

This event was held in the Month that celebrates International Women’s Day.

Workshop Theme: Empowerment. ‘Breaking the imposter barrier: Identifying and overcoming Imposter Syndrome’

The 90-minute workshop on Impostor Syndrome, was led by experienced facilitator. Nathalie ‘delved into the roots and types of Impostor Syndrome, exploring its signs and symptoms from research findings, while relating them to real-life examples and scenarios. Through engaging in small group discussions, participants will identify how Impostor Syndrome manifests within their own lives and industries, fostering increased awareness and recognition. Explore practical techniques to overcome it, including self-talk pattern identification, reframing beliefs, self-compassion and practical mindfulness. Practice a selection of strategies in small groups and create a personalised action plan in the workbook provided. Leave equipped with valuable resources and recommendations for further support and learning, ensuring continued growth and development beyond the session.’ Nathalie Panić-Vaucher.

All in attendance enjoyed the opportunity to focus on a topic that helps in identifying strategies for self-benefit both in their personal and work lives. The format of the workshop also offered great networking opportunities, especially in meeting new industry peers.

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27th March 2024 Regional Women in Contaminated Land Industry Breakfast https://aclca.com.au/27th-march-2024-women-in-contaminated-land-industry-online-panel-breakfast/ https://aclca.com.au/27th-march-2024-women-in-contaminated-land-industry-online-panel-breakfast/#respond Wed, 27 Mar 2024 22:48:12 +0000 https://aclca.com.au/?p=15025 ACLCA Qld Regional Subcommittee were excited to hold the Women in Contaminated Land Industry Breakfast, celebrating fabulous Women in the CLM space. The event was coordinated and hosted by Katrina Rope (GHD Sunshine Coast). This event is held in the […]

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ACLCA Qld Regional Subcommittee were excited to hold the Women in Contaminated Land Industry Breakfast, celebrating fabulous Women in the CLM space. The event was coordinated and hosted by Katrina Rope (GHD Sunshine Coast).

This event is held in the Month that celebrates International Women’s Day 2024.

A panel of inspirational women were invited to participate in the online discussion. Katrina brilliantly moderated a Q & A of the panellist’s experiences and journey in their CLM Careers.

Panellists:

  • Ursula Ross, Defense,
  • Roz Bird GHD, Operations Manager – South Queensland,
  • Louise Cartwright Epic Environmental, Principal Environmental Scientist, Contaminated Land Auditor Qld/NT/Tas,
  • Hailey Murphy (Née Spry) Easterly Point, Principal Environmental Scientist, Contaminated Land Auditor (Qld),
  • Patrice Brown CQG Consulting, Company Director/ Founder,
  • Monika Janiak Tetra Tech, Team Manager Contaminated Land South Australia and Victoria.

The online panel discussion was streamed live to regional members and host member venues at Gold Coast (GHD), Sunshine Coast (GHD) and Townsville (AECOM) over breakfast.

This event was held in line with Women in Contaminated Land Breakfast Workshop in Brisbane

Workshop Theme: Empowerment. ‘Breaking the imposter barrier: Identifying and overcoming Imposter Syndrome’ The 90-minute interactive workshop on Impostor Syndrome is led by experienced facilitator Nathalie Panić-Vaucher.

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EnHealth guidance documents released https://aclca.com.au/enhealth-guidance-documents-released/ https://aclca.com.au/enhealth-guidance-documents-released/#respond Wed, 13 Mar 2024 06:23:44 +0000 https://aclca.com.au/?p=14997 The Department of Health and Aged care has recently released two important guidance documents, relevant to our industry.

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The Department of Health and Aged care has recently released the following guidance documents:

“The human health risk assessment of volatile chlorinated hydrocarbon vapour intrusion” (released December 2023); and

“Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)” (released February 2024).

Links to these guidance documents can be found on our member only “Resources” page.

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ECPs Sponsorship to present at Clean-Up Conference in Adelaide from 15-19 September 2024 https://aclca.com.au/ecps-sponsorship-to-present-at-clean-up-conference-in-adelaide-from-15-19-september-2024/ https://aclca.com.au/ecps-sponsorship-to-present-at-clean-up-conference-in-adelaide-from-15-19-september-2024/#respond Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:53:00 +0000 https://aclca.com.au/?p=14981 Dear Early Career Professionals and members Once again, ACLCA is putting the spotlight on the Early Career Professionals in our industry. An ECP from each ACLCA State Chapter will be awarded an opportunity to present at CleanUp Conference 15-19 September […]

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Dear Early Career Professionals and members

Once again, ACLCA is putting the spotlight on the Early Career Professionals in our industry.

An ECP from each ACLCA State Chapter will be awarded an opportunity to present at CleanUp Conference 15-19 September 2024*ACLCA ECP Session. CleanUp 2024 Conference (adelaide2024cleanupconference.com)

ACLCA Qld sponsorship includes $1500 Cash Prize to attend at CleanUp Conference and costs towards accommodation & flights.

  • 2nd prize – $100 gift voucher
  • 3rd prize – $50 gift voucher

If you are an Early Career Professional practicing as a contaminated land consultant at an ACLCA member company and have professional experience spanning 7 years or less, you are eligible and encouraged to enter.

This opportunity will help you develop confidence in public presentation and get your name known in the industry. These can be important factors in developing a successful consulting career.

Please refer to the link for full details QLD judging criteria – QLD-ECP-SPONSORSHIP judging criteria – ACLCA ECP Session at CleanUp Conference 2024_

Please encourage your ECPs to participate in the ACLCA Qld Sponsorship.

How do you get involved?

Submit your written Abstract as detailed below to qld@aclca.com.au

  • Email of abstract submissions to be sent no later than Friday 17 May 2024.
  • Three finalists will be notified COB on Friday 31st May 2024
  • Abstracts will be reviewed by the judging panel and three finalists will be selected to provide a face-to-face presentation or online presentation for regional ECPs 6th June 2024 Member Bi-Monthly Networking Meeting.
  • The winner of the Qld ECP Sponsorship will be announced on Friday 7th June 2024.

Refer to the following link for CleanUp 2024 Conference

QLD Abstract – Guidelines_1

QLD Abstract – Template

QLD themes for Cleanup 2024

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Seminar Presentation Opportunity – Early Career Professionals https://aclca.com.au/seminar-presentation-opportunity/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 05:13:25 +0000 https://aclca.com.au/?p=14911 SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACTS NOW!  -  CLOSES END APRIL (Tues 30 April 2024) 

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SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACTS NOW!  –  CLOSES END APRIL (Tues 30 April 2024) 

ACLCA is excited to present our thirteenth (13th) SEMINAR PRESENTATION OPPORTUNITY tailored especially for Early Career Professionals (ECPs) on a date TBC in the second half of May 2024.

Why submit an abstract? 

  • BUILD YOUR PROFESSIONAL PROFILE AND ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER
  • PRESENT INFRONT OF ACLCA PEERS
  • THE OPPORTUNITY TO WIN CASH PRIZES OF UP TO $1,000
  • A CHANCE TO PRESENT AT CleanUp Conference in September 2024

What is it about?

  • ACLCA plans to provide a stage for ECPs (loosely defined as someone with less than 7 years’ of experience) to present in front of their CLM industry peers.
  • A great evening of presentations and networking opportunity.
  • ECPs are encouraged to submit a brief abstract on a topic of their choice to ACLCA Vic.
  • The presentation night begins at CBD venue (TBA) where the successful six (6) abstract winners will deliver a 10 minute presentation on their chosen topic
  • This opportunity will help you develop confidence in public presentation and get your name known in the industry. These can be important factors in developing a successful consulting career.
  • After the presentations are concluded, an enjoyable networking opportunity is conducted while the judges deliberate and choose the three prize winners of the night.

Prizes:

  • 1st: $1000 Cash Prize and…*Sponsorship to attend and present at CleanUp Conference in Adelaide September 2024. 
  • 2nd: $500 Cash Prize
  • 3rd: $250 Cash Prize

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PRESENTERS

  • Expression of interest and email submission of abstracts due Thursday 30 April 2024
  • Presenters announced Tuesday 14 May 2024
  • Presentation event on either Thursday 23 or Thursday 30 May (Date TBA)

Note: Presentation topics may be technical in nature but presenters do NOT need to be experts in the topic, nor have all the answers. Presentations should align with CleanUp themes (refer page 5)

How to submit an abstract: 

Submit your expression of interest, along with a brief abstract (basic outline of your intended topic) to vic@aclca.com.au.  The number of presenters for the night will be limited to around six. ACLCA will notify presenters of acceptance of their abstract and any further requirements.

If you would like to view the presentations from 2020, 2021 and 2022 please head to the ACLCA Victoria Resources page and sign in to view Member Presentations Current and select the ECP or YP Seminar Presentations events. You can also view YP testimonials from the 2020 ACLCA winning state finalists who attended CleanUp Conference 2020 here.

FOR THE AUDIENCE

Presentation topics will be based on a range of technical or otherwise, industry related topics.  Drinks and nibbles will be provided at the end of the presentations, providing opportunity to catch up with industry colleagues and meet our presenters.

General order for the event:

  • Presentations 530 – 700 pm
  • Drinks and nibbles 700 – 830 pm

This event is FREE to attend and open to all ACLCA member companies and their employees. Registrations will be announced and open closer to the event date.

THANK YOU TO OUR FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD PRIZE SPONSORS!

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Annual ACLCA NSW 2-day WHS training https://aclca.com.au/annual-aclca-nsw-2-day-whs-training/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 04:29:53 +0000 https://aclca.com.au/?p=14907 We are pleased to confirm the dates for our annual 2-day WHS training course are 5th-6th March 2024.  Further information about the course can be found on our Events & Training page.

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We are pleased to confirm the dates for our annual 2-day WHS training course are 5th-6th March 2024.  Further information about the course can be found on our Events & Training page.

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crc CARE 2 day February Workshops Faster, Better, Cheaper: Risk-Based Investigation and Remediation of PFAS https://aclca.com.au/crc-care-2-day-february-workshops-faster-better-cheaper-risk-based-investigation-and-remediation-of-pfas/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 23:30:28 +0000 https://aclca.com.au/?p=14818 Dear Members crcCARE is organising a 2-day Workshop – Faster, Better, Cheaper: Risk-Based Investigation and Remediation of PFAS as per the following schedule – When: Perth: 12-13 Feb 2024 Melbourne: 15-16 February 2024 Sydney:   19-20 February 2024 Please note that […]

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Dear Members

crcCARE is organising a 2-day Workshop – Faster, Better, Cheaper: Risk-Based Investigation and Remediation of PFAS as per the following schedule –

When:

Perth: 12-13 Feb 2024

Melbourne: 15-16 February 2024

Sydney:   19-20 February 2024

Please note that Dr Roger Brewer from Hawaii Department of Health, USA along with Prof. Mengfang Chen, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Sergie Albino, CEO,ecoSPEARS are a few Key Internationally renowned speakers on board for the workshop.

A 10% discount is being offered to 3 or more participants from the same organisation.

The link to the webpage is –

https://crccare.com/workshop-faster-better-cheaper-risk-based-investigation-and-remediation-of-pfas/

Please refer queries to Ratin Mathur Ratin.Mathur@crccare.com

Ratin Mathur 
Industry Training Manager crcCARE

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Winner 2023 Damien Morris Award for Industry Excellence https://aclca.com.au/winner-2023-damien-morris-award-for-industry-excellence/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 21:02:18 +0000 https://aclca.com.au/?p=14756 Thank you to all that attended the ACLCA member Xmas Party last Thursday evening. It was a fun night and a great opportunity to wind down and catch up. The 2023 Damien Morris Award for Industry Excellence winner was announced […]

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Thank you to all that attended the ACLCA member Xmas Party last Thursday evening. It was a fun night and a great opportunity to wind down and catch up.

The 2023 Damien Morris Award for Industry Excellence winner was announced at the Xmas Party.

This was the third year that we celebrated the career and achievements of the late Damien Morris.  Damien holds a special place in our industry here in QLD, not only as a respected practitioner and Auditor but also as our former ACLCA president and committed mentor to early career professionals (ECPs). Sadly, we lost Damien in 2020 and he has been greatly missed since then.

In honour of Damien’s legacy ACLCA Qld and GHD sponsor the Damien Morris Award for Industry Excellence. This award carries a substantial prize and is intended to support the career development of the ECP that wins the award.

This year we were excited to receive 7 ECP nominations.

  • Brendan Doyle GHD Cairns
  • Hamish Whitney GHD Townsville
  • Zoe Baxter GHD
  • Hannah Bennett GHD
  • Mikayla Cover JBS&G
  • Tara Macdougall Aurecon
  • Stephanie Napoleon Prensa

Whilst there is only one winner, ACLCA would like to congratulate all nominees and acknowledge the extremely high standard of the submissions. The CLM industry is fortunate to have such amazing young talent.

The judging panel were impressed and encouraged at the quality of the submissions and particularly heartened by regional submissions.

Damien would have been proud of the nominated cohort as they are a demonstration of our industry’s future leaders. Judging was very difficult due to the standard of the submissions, and we thank all the judges for their efforts in making this difficult decision.

ACLCA extend our congratulations to Tara Macdougall (Aurecon) as the 2023 recipient of the Damien Morris Award for Industry Excellence. 

The award was presented by Helen Jones, ACLCA Qld President and Adam Lupton of GHD & Executive Committee.

ACLCA also thank GHD for their continued support of the Damien Morris Award.

The judging panel noted that Tara’s applications was very well submitted with a lot of strong supporting evidence to each criteria. The judges all agreed a standout submission, and all agreed well deserved. Congratulations Tara!!!

2023 nominees (meeting ECP category) are strongly encouraged to consider re submitting next year and future years, and those in earlier stages of their careers will have opportunity to gain more demonstrated experience. Member companies are also encouraged to consider nominating their fabulous ECPs in 2024 who are at any stage of their career however ensuring all relevant criteria is met in the submissions.

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ACLCA Victoria – Monthly Newsletters and Notices https://aclca.com.au/aclca-victoria-monthly-newsletters-notices-staying-connected/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 02:37:54 +0000 https://aclca.com.au/?p=14752 How to receive important updates, event announcements and stay connected.

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Newsletter updates and event campaigns are sent out to subscribers from each member company every month (approximately 650 email subscribers). If you are not receiving our Newsletter it may mean that you are not subscribed or your internal IT security settings are blocking emails from vic@aclca.com.au.

In addition to staying up to date via email announcements, each member company has a nominated contact person or ‘champion’ who is responsible for managing the company’s login details, sharing this with relevant staff within the member company and keeping the member company’s profile and contact details up to date. If you are not sure of how to sign in to our useful Resources page, please speak with your member contact person listed on our members page. Here we provide members only access to a wide variety of resources, including our technical monthly member presentations dating back as far as 2004. You can also find details relating to health and safety alerts, CPD training, past Newsletters and more.

Linked In is also a great way to keep up to date with all things ACLCA Victoria!

 

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2024 ACLCA Member Bimonthly Networking Meetings https://aclca.com.au/2024-aclca-member-bimonthly-networking-meetings/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:01:04 +0000 https://aclca.com.au/?p=14740 ACLCA Qld Member Bi-Monthly Networking Meetings provide an opportunity for presentations workshops and forums on varied topics of interest or currency of legislation within the Contaminated Land Industry. This is a social evening, with a chance for consultants to network. […]

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ACLCA Qld Member Bi-Monthly Networking Meetings provide an opportunity for presentations workshops and forums on varied topics of interest or currency of legislation within the Contaminated Land Industry. This is a social evening, with a chance for consultants to network.

2024 ACLCA Member Bimonthly Networking Meetings

  • 1st February
  • 11th April
  • 6th June
  • 4th July – AGM
  • 1st August
  • 3rd October
  • 5th December – XMAS PARTY

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