AWIA 2009 CONFERENCE
Melbourne
15th - 17th October 2009
Our next national conference will be held at the Novotel Melbourne of Collins situated in the heart of Melbourne's CBD.
Building on last year’s excellent conference, we will be having our general seminars applicable for all of the businesses of our members plus specific seminars for the different manufacturing groups. In addition we will have optional activities for those who wish to stay on for the rest of the weekend.
Put this in your diary now and get ready for a great conference.
Below is an overview of the 2008 Conference Program to give you an idea of the in-depth topics that were presented at last years conference.
AWIA 2008 Conference Program Overview
The full conference programme is outlined below for your reference.
Thursday 9th October - Evening
Welcome cocktails at the hotel, with optional dinner at the Teppanyaki Restaurant
Friday 10th October
Morning - General Session
Welcome to Conference 2008
Keynote speech - "Manufacturing - the Future"
Tony Pensabene, Australian Industry Group
Tony will look at current business conditions covering manufacturing, construction and the service sector. He will also cover economic challenges incl. globalisation, innovation, skill shortages, environmental sustainability and business development.
A Pathway to Success
Michael Burges & Stuart Kerr, Enterprise Connect
An Australian Government initiative to boost productivity, improve innovation and increase the competetiveness of Australian SMEs. This program is offered FOC via a national network of advisors.
Innovation & Growth - Govt Grants & Programs for Business
Bruce Dawson, AusIndustry
Bruce will speak on the AusIndustry Innovation suite of programs - with particular focus on the R&D programs, as well as the new Clean Business Australia initiative - which includes the Climate Ready Grnt and Re-tooling for Climate Change.
Credit Risk - the signs are at your fingertips
Mark Eades, OneSteel
Mark will speak on the number of freely available tools that can reduce the potential for customers turning into financial liabilities.
Afternoon - Fencing Program
Proposed revision to Australian Standard AS1725-2003 for Chain Link Fencing - Ray Otter, Otter Fencing
Proposed draft changes to standard to be tabled including possible new section on sporting screen fencing.
Temporary Fencing Hire Contract - Terms & Conditions
Examine if attempts to contract out of liabilities arising from on-site incidents have been successfully tested in court.
Forum on future revisions to Temporary Fencing Standards AS4687-2007 - Andrew Lee, Lee Bros Fencing
Look at implementation of current standard and inclusion of additional sections including event fencing.
Pipe & Tube Coatings - Arun Syam, Australian Tube Mills
Discuss possible effect of application of some types of rust inhibitors on pipe and tube prior to powder coating
Importance of correct pre-treatment to achieve high quality powder coating
Importance of proper pre-treatment process to achieve high quality powder coating.
Powder Coating Forum Panel of industry specialists will address issues raised by presenters inlc. warranties, specifications and industry practices.
Afternoon - Spring & Wire Session
Spring and wire training program - the AWIA will be presenting an overview of the AWIA training course carried out for spring and wire company employees a number of years ago adn what will be made available for 2009.
Employer sponsored migration - Subclass 457 Visa Program - Christine will be speaking on the requirements for sponsoring an overseas employee incl. the language requirements and minimum salary level payable.
Workshop session - Credit Management - Mark Eades from OneSteel will be holding a workshop were he will give practical examples of te tools freely available for checking the credit worthiness of new customers and how to monitor your current customers.
New machinery update - various suppliers will give an overview of what is new on the market and the benefit for manufacturers.
Partner Program
Partners will be picked up from GCI and taken on a full-day tour to Byron Bay, where they will visit the lighthouse and stop for lunch. The return trip to the Gold Coast will go via the hinterland with stops at points of interest along the way. Tour time - 9.30am to 4.30pm.
Evening
Annual Gala Dinner - pre-dinner & dinner drinks incl.
Come Dressed to Party - Black & White Night!
Dinner and live jazz band to dance the night away!
Saturday 11th October
Morning - General Session
Annual General Meeting
It Won't Happen to You - or could it? - OH&S
David Dunster, Advanced Safety Systems Australia
What are the consequences of ignoring safety in the workplace? David will speak on duty of care, hazard identification, risk analysis, jail sentences, prosecutions and bottom line impact.
IR - What does it mean for your business?
Kim Grady, Fisher Cartwright Berriman
With the impending release of the new Workplace Relations Legislation this critical presentation will outline the key changes expected in the legislation and the implications for industry. Kim will outline the priority changes you need to make in your business and present strategies that can be put in place now to address further change.
Overseas and Local Economic Outlook & the impact on your business
Mark Stevens, OneSteel
Mark will be discussing the economic trends overseas, particuarly in China, plus the local economy and how these will be affecting our markets in construction and manufacturing.
Afternoon - Fencing Program
Overseas trends in Port and Rail perimeter fencing - Andrew Marshall, Bekaert Intl, Singapore
Update on perimeter security panel fencing trends in South America and Asia.
Security Fencing Trends in the USA
Presentation of security fencing product trends in the US prepared by Chain Link Fencing Manufacturers Institute.
Engagement of independent contractors - Kim Grady, Fisher Cartwright Berriman
Proper engagement of fencing installers is essential. Clear understanding of what determines independent contractors can avoid potential future liabilities arising from engagement contracts.
Demonstration of US Windows based computer estimation & fencing system - Malcolm Michael on behalf of Ray Pearson
1600 fencing customers around the world use Software Design's computer fencing system. The system is presently being converted to metric and is being evaluated by a number of Australian users.
Lap-top compatible Excel based estimating systems - Paul Byrnes, The Fence Barn
Demonstration of computer estimating system currently being used by the The Fence Barn's sales staff in the field using laptop computers.
Material bills and fencing estimates using Office based Excel computer fencing estimating system - Geoff Smith, The Northern Group
Demonstration of Office based Excel computer estimating program producing materials list and fencing quotes.
Discussion Forum on the road ahead for computer based fencing estimating
Discussion forum on road ahead for computer based fencing estimating, production planning and installation programming.
Afternoon - Spring & Wire Session
Saturday afternoon is free for spring and wire members - a half-round of golf or go-karting are the available options.
Partner Program
Morning - We have organised a two-hour beading workshop where participants will be offered a choice of beading either a necklace and earrings or bracelet and earrings, from a number of designs. A local bead artist will assist us in this endeavour and we'll end the morning with our own masterpiece to keep or give to someone special.
Afternoon - free afternoon for shopping, golf or tennis (courts will be booked).
Evening
BBQ dinner & trivia night - drinks included.
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