1. business and industrial
2. energy
3. coal

What’s On!
MARCH 2015
Editions Feature
Resources & Energy
Making it in Hunter
an interview with
Kari Armitage, Quarry Mining
Ultramag Introduce Deep
Ground Penetrating Radar
Students Inspired by
Machine Down Under
The Hunter Coal Festival
Firestorm Cool It for
Members
KGB’s Quality focus Leads
to Growth and New
Opportunity
HunterNet BVG 2015
Proving Valuable to
Members
HunterNet ABE Program to
July 2015
HNGTC –Onsteel & Veolia
New Apprentice Hosts
CEO’s Message
Dear Members,
Welcome to this months edition of What’s On! This editions theme is focused
on Resources & Energy.
It has been a hectic month for the team with several highlights including:
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A successful Business Value Group (BVG) forum.
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Representation at the Avalon Air Show.
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Record attendance at Lend Lease’s NACC update.
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Defence, Resources & Energy, and Advanced Manufacturing Forums.
There are several upcoming events / initiatives which I would like to bring to your attention.
Firstly, HunterNet is currently offering the 2015 Future Leaders Program to members. The program
is structured to support high potential employees expand on their professional expertise and
develop leadership skills. I am sure the benefits for both employers and participants will extend
well beyond program graduation. Numbers are strictly limited so register your interest ASAP.
Secondly, the Hunter Defence conference will be held on the 20th & 21st May 2015. This year’s
theme will be ‘A Networked Future-Integrated Communications and Systems for Defence. This
conference has established itself nationally as the premier defence conference in terms of quality of
content / speakers and value for money. Again, number are strictly limited.
Finally, HunterNet’s Annual Members Business Planning Conference will be held from 12 midday
on the 19th May 2015. This is your opportunity to have input into the organisations future direction
and priorities. I encourage all members to participate in this important event.
In closing, the HunterNet team look forward to working with you to improve your business success
during 2015.
Kindest regards,
Hunter Participation at
Avalon Air show
Defence Smart
Manufacturing—
Collaboration Hub
Port of Newcastle
Welcomes Three Cruise
Ships in One Week
Tony Cade
General Members Meeting
Host:
Total Engraving (formerly Industrial Engravers)
Venue:
HunterNet @ Hunter T&I Centre, Level 3, 251 Wharf Road, Newcastle
Date:
21 April 2015
Time:
4.45pm onwards registra on
5.15pm: Mee ng commences 6.30pm: Meet and greet
RSVP:
Friday 13 April to adrienne@hunternet.com.au
Editions Feature: Resources & Energy
Resources and Energy Forum 2015
Our forum goes from strength to strength even in the downturn of the sector. Our objec ves
remain the same in promo ng the HunterNet brand. We con nue to provide a pla orm for our
members to promote their capabili es. Our speakers are of the highest calibre and we con nue to look at opportuni es that are here and now and projects that are being
developed.
Our latest forum in March was a great example of our overall commitment to our members.
Our members were treated to a presenta on from the local indigenous dancers organised by
Corey Robertson from the Aboriginal Resource Group. Corey delivered the message that
business is the new sport for the indigenous community. He delivered a very passionate and
mo va ng presenta on, in which he focused on dispelling the percep on of the work ethics of
the Aboriginal community. With leaders like Corey, winning looks to be the target the
Aboriginal Resource Group will hit.
On the immediate front we had Barry Gordon from Hatch presen ng on the protocols of the procurement process for the
Dubbo Zirconia Project. Barry also informed the members on some of the quan es and packages that will be coming out
very shortly. The presenta on set the scene for the members to understand where they need to be pitching themselves;
either at the top level or coming in under the umbrella of some of the bigger players.
Finally Bede Boyle presented the members with some overall strategies to posi on their companies in line with best
prac ces. Bede also iden fied opportuni es for off shore projects, which included Engineering, Project Management and
other specialist ac vi es. These opportuni es extend well into our members por olios and provide further opportuni es
outside of their tradi onal postcode areas.
We con nue to get great support from our members and in par cular those who commit to upda ng the project
informa on sheets. We encourage all members to par cipate and become project advisors to help the whole cohort out.
Regards,
Wayne H Diemar
Project Director, HunterNet Co-opera ve
HunterNet Strategic Direction 2015
Resources & Energy Forum
OBJECTIVES
Develop opportunity pipelines for mining, METS, gas, power generation and renewable
energy related projects.
Promote member capabilities to the Industry.
Engage with key stakeholders.
Develop working groups engaged on supply chain participation projects.
Expand the membership across relevant sub sectors.
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Editions Feature: Resources & Energy
Making it in the Hunter - an interview with
Kari Armitage, Quarry Mining
How did you get involved in HunterNet? Ini ally, through a
What significant changes have you seen take place in your
connec on with Richard Jones and Penny Green to Tony Cade.
profession/area of exper se through the years? Quarry
Then met with Wayne and began to get a good understanding of
Mining has changed incredibly by using the exper se of
what HunterNet offer.
personnel with the right background to take drilling products
What made you decide to go into the field you now make your
living from? Took over business from my father
What advice would you give me if I wanted to be successful in
your line of business? Be ready to be commi ed to it 100% but
be flexible and adaptable. If a change is necessary be ready to
move.
to the market. The company has grown from a straight
on‐seller to a state of the art manufacturing facility.
The industry has changed in that once the consumables were
so affordable that nobody really looked twice at the price.
Now with the market so depressed this niche has become very
cu hroat
and
places
further
pressure
on
Australian
manufacturers being under threat from emerging markets.
What advice would you give someone just star ng in this
business? It’s a niche market so be wary of the finite end user
pool. Do your homework in to who has what por on of the
What do you see as the coming trends in your profession/
area of exper se? Compe tors using emerging markets to
market share as the mines themselves can prove to be big barriers compete with Australian manufacturing. China copy cat.
to entry.
Are you par cipa ng in or leading the field in innova on?
What do you enjoy most about what you do? Being part of a
Yes – Big R n D focus in 2015.
team who is mo vated and provides help, not just “stuff” to their
What if any do you see the role of the customer should play
customers.
in the innova on strategy? The major role. We innovate
What separates you from the compe
on? Our willingness to
around their pain points.
help, it o en means we bend over backwards but that is
What do you get from a ending forums and networking events?
rewarding when the help makes a difference.
Opportunity to promote our brand ad to speak with industry
What one thing would you do if you knew that you could not
fail? Spend a lot of money researching export markets.
leaders.
Has networking provided you with some valuable
connec ons / work? It has probably mainly strengthened
What would you say the culture at your organiza on is? We
exis ng connec ons
strive for a state where excellence becomes the norm. Respect for
each other is high on our agenda. I would say it is customer
Who would you like to be talk to / be introduced at our next
focused and based on mutual respect
networking event? Yancoal or Rio Tinto representaƟves
So, Kari, if someone were to describe you in one sentence what
from their purchasing chain would be our first ask.
would he say? Phill ‐ “focused”.
Any last comments about HunterNet/ Work or play? So far
HunterNet has been great – it has exceeded my expecta ons and
enabled me pathways to connect with decision makers in our in‐
What was the strangest or funniest incident you’ve
experienced in your business / organisa on?
dustry I otherwise may not have found. I am always trying to free
When Xstrata first spoke about the possibility of geƫng one
It’s the end of a great week and you have some free me on
supply contract for all roof support drill cons (2010) we
your hands – what would you do? Spend me with my li le girl
up me to a end more sessions.
freaked out and thought we were in strife as we would never or ride my bike
be able to do that and we were probably at risk of losing the
porƟon of their business that we did have. Then in 2013 we
Kari Armitage || Managing Director
were awarded that contract and by then we were ready to
Quarry Mining
take it on. Now instead of having reservaƟons about supply-
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Editions Feature: Resources & Energy
Ultramag Introduce Deep Ground Penetrating Radar
Ultramag Geophysics, founded in 1988 is one of the oldest geophysical companies in Australia with over 500 clients worldwide. Their
robust research and development program has enabled them to introduce new technologies to match their clients specific and changing
survey needs. Their range of geophysical services includes:
Deep Ground Penetra ng Radar can be used in a vast range of
 Coal Explora on
 Geological Surveys
applica ons ranging from:
 Mineral Explora on
 Opal Explora on
 Coal and other strata mapping
 Gas Explora on
 Marine Salvage/Mapping Sectors
 Geological feature mapping
 Drill Guidance Systems
 Magne c Observatories
 Ground water mapping
 Environmental
 Archaeology
 Academic
 Mapping old underground mine workings
In addi on to their magne c, gravity and spectrometer surveys,
Utramag is now offering a well proven, state‐of‐the‐art Deep Ground
Penetra ng Radar System. It is able to read to a depth of hundreds of
metres in high resolu on, which details areas too shallow for seismic
surveys to be effec ve. The system is easily mobilised and unlike
conven onal ground penetra ng radar, can be moved over rough
terrain such as stockpiles, rocks and uneven ground.
 Loca ng service lines (of various materials)
 Old building founda ons, cavi es etc.
 Thickness of mineral bodies (sand, ore etc.)
 Road/rail strata integrity assurance
 Non destruc ve archaeological applica ons
 Many more
For more informa on contact Daniel McClelland, Opera ons Manager on 0427 014 002 or daniel@ultramag.com
Coal Explora on
Ground Water Explora on
Students inspired by machine down under
By Ian Kirkwood, Newcastle Herald, March 19 2015
IN the dark confines of UGM Group’s underground mine simulator at
Teralba, 20 Cardiff High School students are wai ng for the mining
machinery beside them to kick into life.
Suddenly the silence is pierced by the grind of a con nuous mining
machine, with lots of thumps and bumps and the conveyer belt
rotates and water sprays around the simulated coal face.
Their faces half lit, half hidden, under their hard hats and miners’
lights, the students look on intently as UGM compliance manager
Owen Starr explains what they are looking at.
UGM operates from the surface facili es of the old Teralba underground mine, which was closed in 2001.
The Cardiff students weren’t underground, they were in a darkened
metal shed, fi ed out to closely resemble a typically sized Hunter
mine face.
Wayne Diemar of industrial co-operaƟve HunterNet,
said the careers day gave students an idea of what jobs
were available in mining, and what they entailed.
‘‘We really want to get the message to students and
their parents that there are sƟll career opportuniƟes in
the resources sector, whether in hard-rock mining, coal
mining, or related industry sectors,’’ Mr Diemar said.
UGM’s general manager of risk and compliance, Peter Haynes,
said the Hunter-based company was working with Coal Services
(the former Joint Coal Board) to provide various training
programs for a range of coal and infrastructure companies.
They were among 96 students from six schools who visited Teralba
on a mining careers day held on Thursday as part of the Hunter Coal
Fes val.
For William Wilson in year 11, the UGM tour had convinced him he
wanted to work underground, or if not underground, in some form of
heavy industry.
Cardiff High School students view the underground mine simulator.
Picture: Max Mason-Hubers
The Hunter Coal Festival 2015
The Hunter Coal Fes val 2015 is an ini a ve of Coalface magazine and
Singleton Business Chamber in partnership with HunterNet, local councils, the
mining industry and the community.
The Hunter Coal Fes val is aimed at bringing our region together in celebra on of
coexistence and of recognising the mining industry’s contribu on to the Hunter
Valley. This is a significant opportunity for the community and industry to learn,
connect, and communicate to build stronger, more meaningful es in an authen c
and construc ve way.
Working with local councils, business chambers, community groups, schools and HunterNet, the fes val will provide
unprecedented opportuni es for all stakeholders and par cipants to gain insight, interact and get the chance to know and
understand diverse interests.
At mes the focus on mining can be nega ve. To counter that imbalance our community, which relies so much on mining, has
taken this unprecedented step of raising the mining flag in celebra on of the industry’s posi ve achievements. The Fes val
aims to highlight the value of the coal industry in the Hunter region and to the broader Australian community.
Wayne Diemar, HunterNet Project Director worked relessly in bringing many of the groups together par cularly with regards
to engaging with schools and coordina ng many of the events.
HunterNet members who recently par cipated in the Coal Fes val include Acidtek, Andor, APD, Berendsen, Chandler
McCleod, DeltaWater, Drug Test Australia, Ethos Health, Kenshaw, KSB and PKF Lawler.
We appreciate their par cipa on and the patronage from many visi ng members.
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Firestorm Cool It for Members
The first HunterNet General Mee ng for 2015 in February was hosted by Firestorm Fire
Protec on in Rutherford. Our hosts , business owner Mick Cory, General Manager,
Kris an Bishoff and Opera ons Manager, Kieran McHa on arranged for HunterNet members
to ac vely par cipate in fire equipment demonstra ons and view first hand Firestorm’s
integrated network of fire suppression and cooling solu ons. As it was a par cularly warm
a ernoon many members took advantage of the Natural Cool water spray system in opera on
in the main workshop during the mee ng.
Is was interes ng to note how Fogmaker have diversified their market with a strong focus in
the commercial and transport industries which has been a great success for them while
remaining very focused on the mining sector with innova ve product development.
The company has con nued to grow having opened their Gunnedah branch in mid-2014 and
then celebrated their 10th anniversary late last year.
Apart from Firestorm’s wide range of industrial applica ons including the interna onally
recognised Fogmaker, Ultra Fog and Natural Cool systems, they also provide Fire Warden and
fire ex nguisher training. HunterNet members can take advantage of a special discount for all
products and services.
Firestorm is an industry-leading operator in fire protec on.
For more informa on contact Kris an or Kieran and check out: firestormfp.com.au
Industry Skills Fund (ISF)
A growth stream is a Commonwealth Government ini a ve to encourage and assist industry
to invest in training and support services and to develop innova ve training solu ons.
The fund will help build a highly skilled workforce that can take advantage of new business growth
opportuni es and adapt to rapid technological change.
The fund will focus on businesses in iden fied priority industries, such as:
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FOOD AND AGRIBUSINESS
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MINING EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICES
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MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES AND PHARMACEUTICALS
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OIL, GAS AND ENERGY RESOURCES
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ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
For more informa on, contact Murray Chris e on 4908 7383.
Industrial Experience for UoN Engineering Students
Newcastle University engineering students are required to complete 12 weeks of industrial experience in order to qualify for their engineering degrees.
As employment condi ons are a bit ghter at the moment their students will be looking more broadly for contacts to be able to secure relevant experience.
HunterNet members may be approached by students seeking work experience. If you
haven’t heard from anyone and feel that you could assist them please contact Linda
Se on, Careers Consultant on 49 215588 or Linda.Se on@newcastle.edu.au
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KGB’s Quality Focus Leads to Growth and New Opportunity
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KGB’s two businesses, KGB Protec ve Coa ngs Pty Ltd and KGB
Coa ngs Site Services Pty Ltd have seen many changes since first
establishing the founda on company in 1965. They have con nued
to provide clients with blas ng and pain ng of steel products at
their Gateshead facility and are also able to complete any associated
site work and conduct on-site maintenance ac vi es.
While both companies have expanded successfully it is only recently that this expansion has
enabled the company to leverage their success and establish a broader range of engineering
services and the establishment of their Total Project Delivery service.
These services extend to project support, project planning methodology, tendering processes and
project delivery disciplines.
“Total Project Delivery is about the management of turn-key projects for our clients.
We also collaborate with HunterNet members to successfully deliver these projects”,
said OperaƟons Manager, Dusko Knezevic.
The KGB management team now includes Darach Saunders, Commercial and Contracts Manager
and Corynne McArthur, HR Manager. KGB has also established a new Water Treatment Projects
Management Group.
“Our team is very experienced in a range of engineering disciplines and
they have brought a lot to the table. Our business growth has been well planned and
we have built on our successes over the years”.
The key to KGB success is due to an uncompromising approach to quality. As the first company in
Australia to achieve PCCP Level 6 (Pain ng Contractor Cer fica on Program) cer fica on in
Australia which is administered by CSIRO, the company con nues to leverage off this status.
“There is long term value added for our clients that is based on the quality of work we conduct due
to the various accreditaƟons we have achieved and systemaƟc quality assurance in all our projects.
We strive to be the market leaders and we are. Many of our clients are government and
infrastructure related where increasingly the highest levels of quality and
accreditaƟon are demanded”.
Coinciding with KGBs expansion, a new corporate office was recently opened in Smith St Charlestown.
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Water Treatment Tank
State Water Weir Gates
HunterNet BVG 2015 Proving Valuable to Members
Well over 30 members a ended the Business Value Group (BVG) Forum held on March 3rd. The topic
for discussion was ‘Driving Growth from Within - uncovering valuable op ons to grow your business
today and your business value over me’.
Our guest panellists were Neville Sawyer AM; Lyndell Fogarty, CEO Perform HR; and Steve Meyn, MD
PKF Lawler. There was a very posi ve response to the evening and the popularity of this forum with
members has grown over me.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the BVG Forum, learnt a lot and shared this with my team the next day. The
comments were very informa ve, frank and honest, which is what we want to hear, real prac cal
informa on and how business really works”, said Sanjiv Parmar, MD, Humanomics.
“Loved it and would be happy to recommend it to colleagues etc. I really enjoyed hearing specific
examples of where people have had challenges in their business, what they have done to address
them and why it was successful”, Gerard McGann, GM, Mullane Plumbing.
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“Real examples of 'how to' - strong key messages were excellent and the strategic references were
great reminders that strategy and good process is always important in business. So far the BVG has
addressed an interes ng range of business challenges”, Leigh Bryant, Scorpion Interna onal.
“The one hour me slot was great, not too much just enough. It may even pay to extend the social
me a erwards so a endees can discuss what they just heard”, John Holmquest, NHP Branch
Manager, Newcastle.
“I would definitely rate this forum as 10 out of 10”, Andrew Jones, Director, PKF Lawler.
“Hearing the pain and the successes helps keep perspec ve on where your own business is at”, Boris
Novak, MD, Dexata.
The BVG also produce a quarterly WHIM (What’s Happening in Markets) Report for
informa on for members (specifically manufacturers).
Please see the back of this edi on of “What’s On for the latest WHIM”.
Thank you to the BVG team: Lyndell Fogarty, Perform HR; Richard Hermes, Colourworks;
Simon Rutherford, PKF Lawler; Grant Se on, Moray & Agnew; and Jason Poole, GPA Matrix.
The next BVG Forum will be on June 24th from 4.30pm
at the Hunter Trade & Investment Centre, Level 3, 251 Wharf Rd Newcastle.
There will be more informa on soon regarding the topic and guest panellists.
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HunterNet Business 2 Business Booklet
Business adver sements are a great way to showcase
your business and what you can do for HunterNet and
its members.
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5000 copies approximately 25 copies per member
Artwork for adver sements can be submi ed print ready or designed by the studio at a cost.
Please contact wayne.diemar@hunternet.com.au or 0422 348 417.
Hedweld Robotics Maintain Competiveness
With the current economic climate remaining strained with commodity
prices at lows and reduced budgets, this has had a large impact on the
mining, manufacturing and surrounding industry. With this in mind
Hedweld has con nued to discuss embracing these changes and
iden fying opportuni es, through innova on, diversity and collabora on
and also con nues to place a large focus on R&D and new products.
Robo cs for industrial and other se ngs have never been more popular and
will play a cri cal role in the future of manufacturing. Hedweld plan to
con nue to be innova ve in the area of robo cs and automa on throughout
its business. The success of robo cs and automa on, in both the Machining
and Fabrica on of components and products, has enabled Hedweld to
remain cost effec ve and globally compe ve.
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HunterNet ABE Program to July 2015 – Planned Activities
The ac vi es include:
 Survey and analysis of METS related imports and exports to facilitate
collabora on (and improve the u lisa on of Port of Newcastle). Plan is to launch/publish
findings.
 Conduct 3 x ABE workshops on 1) METS opportuni es in China and the greater understanding of opportuni es
under the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA). Includes an overview of
opportuni es in other sectors; 2) Business & Culture in China – considera ons in planning for Success – “
Understanding the Rules of Chinese Snakes & Ladders” ; 3) ABE Workshop focused on Hunter based METS SME’s
to increase the rate and success of EMDG applica ons.
 Con nue to match opportuni es in Asian markets with members and provide assistance through the ABE
Program.
 Promote and prepare translated product innova on and special services case studies and company profiles as
well as the HunterNet brand through CNCA and CACE websites.
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 Plan to receive delega ons from China in 2015 e.g, the China Associa on of Circular Economy (June) ;Tai An
Government, Shandong Provence (Late August – Mid September); China Chamber of Commerce for Import and
Export of Machinery and Electronic Products ( early September).
 Plan and promote the ‘HunterNet Smart Mining Mission 2015’ –at ‘China Coal & Mining Expo’, Beijing 29 Oct –
1 November and a endance at ‘China Circular Economy Development Forum’, Beijing 31 Oct – 1 November.
 Develop member opportuni es in Vietnam via Trade Commissioner and team.
 Finalise the MOU with the Indonesian Mining Associa on (IMA) and build a dialogue and rela onship.
Further informa on and dates for workshops will be available to all members soon.
For any enquiries please contact Karl Putnis, Project Director.
Central Coast manufacturers get ready for a big 2015!
HunterNet Vice Chairman Michael Sharpe talked with key players in local industry
including Edgar Adams and Frank Sammut as Central Coast Manufacturing Connect
started its year of ac vi es with an overview of what government program support is
available to manufacturers and business in general.
The mee ng was held at Somersby and the hosts, Van Homes, talked about their recent applica on to
the Manufacturing Transi on fund, for the expansion of their business ( an outcome is expected prior to
the end of March). This was followed by a tour of the Van Homes Manufacturing facility.
HunterNet con nues to be recognised as a leading organisa on involved at all levels of industry across
the Hunter and Central Coast.
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Secure Parking, 11 Argyle Street, Newcastle.
Early Bird Parking can be booked for $8 (enter between 06:30 and
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Visit au.secure-a-spot.com or download the app to your phone.
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Red Tape Survey Finds that Consultants Can Unravel the Tape
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The Australian Chamber of Commerce and
Industry (ACCI) recently released the results of
their annual Na onal Red Tape Survey and found
that businesses con nued to feel overwhelmed
by red tape and regula on.
The majority of respondents believe that red tape
has increased during the last 12 months and is
affec ng their ability to effec vely grow their
business.
Managing Director of BusinessBasics, Adam
McDean, says that the survey results align with
what they are experiencing when working with
new clients.
“Our client base has grown significantly in recent
years, due in part to the unnecessary red tape
experienced by small-to-medium business
owners,” Adam said.
“These businesses are specialists in their
field and perform a great service for their
clients, however once they get to a certain
size they become hamstrung by the regulaƟons and reporƟng imposed upon them.
They then turn to us to assist and ensure
they stay within the guidelines.”
This approach is reflected in the survey, which
also found that respondents found advice from
professional advisors and external consultants to
be the most helpful source of informa on.
“We are able to provide the in-depth knowledge
of the regula on for our clients, providing them
with the informa on they need to ensure they
can wade through the red tape required for their
specific sector or industry,” Adam con nued.
More than half of the businesses say they are
absorbing the addi onal costs that come from
the red tape and regula on and believe they are
not able to pass on the increased costs to their
customers and consumers.
The survey also found that respondents found
Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), as well as
workers compensa on, to be the most complex
areas of regula on.
“All businesses we speak with want to make sure
they keep their employees and stakeholders safe,
but the regula ons can be so mul faceted that
they struggle to ensure they are mee ng the
requirements,” Adam said.
HNGTC—Onesteel & Veolia new apprenctice hosts
“HunterNet Group Training Company ((HNGTC) is delighted to announce
that two HunterNet Members, Veolia and Onesteel, have recently engaged
appren ces employed by the Group Training Company for the first
me. Presently, HNGTC employs five appren ces on behalf of Veolia, with
two appren ces commencing with Onesteel last week.
Over the past 12 months, Bre Jones – Veolia’s NSW Industrial Services
Northern Region Manager, saw the benefits of HNGTC’s extensive pastoral
care program that included the Life Skills Workshop run each year. In addion to the Life Skills, the
Veolia appren ces also gained invaluable superannua on and budge ng tui on, thanks to our default
fund Account Manager – Tony Bu erfield from Auscoal Super.
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Onesteel have always remained commi ed to training appren ces, and could see the benefits of
u lising HNGTC to manage their appren ces. It is hoped this is the start of a long-term, close working
rela onship.”
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Welcome New HunterNet Member
Max Sam
Ed Riley, Managing Director
Mobile: 0418 421 382
Email: ed@maxsam.com.au
Industry Type: Infrastructure & Asset Management
Project & Infrastructure Services
Strategic sales and marke ng advisory in industrial / infrastructure markets.
SGM on Show at Anzac Walk
As reported in What’s On in February, SGM Fabrica on have played an integral role in
the construc on of Anzac Memorial Walk at The Hill with the fabrica on of 160 metres of stainless steel bridge spans and addi onal rails.
The bridge spans are now in place and will remain a tribute to the quality of our local
manufacturing and an iconic Newcastle landmark. The overall project is one month
ahead of schedule.
Congratula ons to Sco McHugh and his highly skilled team at SGM!
Thank you to SGM for hos ng HNGTC displaced
appren ce, Joshua Aus n (Third Year Boilermaker).
Disclaimer HunterNet is a business development network focused on championing the combined capability of our network and promoting the Hunter
region as an international centre for manufacturing and engineering excellence. The views expressed in What’s On are those of the authors, not our
membership as a whole. The information herein is provided in good faith. HunterNet does not guarantee the accuracy of information provided or assume
any responsibility arising from the publication for any damages costs or claims.
Host a HunterNet Members Meeting
HunterNet invites member companies to host one of our monthly Members
Meetings. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business to the wider
HunterNet membership. For more information or to register your interest in
hosting a meeting please contact Adrienne (02) 4908 7380 or
adrienne@hunternet.com.au
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Hunter Participation at Avalon Air Show
The Hunter had a strong representa on at the biannual Avalon Air Show. This was a great
opportunity for the Hunter to exhibit their capabili es and products to a global Defence and
Aerospace market.
It was also an opportunity for exhibitors and visitors to see aerospace technology, hear about up to date informa on,
conferences (JSF, Aerospace), announcements (Defence projects), workshops, innova on opportuni es, sta c displays and
demonstra ons from Defence and commercial aircra from around the world.
There were several presenta ons and mee ngs:
 Australian Joint Strike Fighter Group (AJIG) mee ng with presenta ons by LtGen Christopher Bogdan, USAF, Program,
Execu ve Officer; F‐35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Office on JSF Global Program Status and AVM Chris Deeble, Program
Manager JSF Division, DMO on Australian JSF Industry Strategy .
 JSF Mee ngs with Ms Alison Petchell, Director Strategy & Industry, JSF Division, DMO.
 AEWG, Aerospace Environmental with presenta ons by Air Vice-Marshal Mel Hupfeld, Head Capability Systems, will be a
keynote speaker at Hunter Defence Conference and CDG presenta on on ”The Next 12 Months - Defence Capability Plan
Project Focus – Aerospace Development”.
 Air Marshall Geoff Brown, Chief of Air Force – Presenta on “Plan Jericho”.
“Plan Jericho”
Air Marshall Geoff Brown, Chief of Air Force – Presentation
“In the next 10 years, the Royal Australian Air Force will have one of the most advanced aircra fleets in the world.
This will make our Air Force opera ons fundamentally different.
We cannot be complacent, by thinking that simply having the next genera on of aircra technology, will create an
advanced Air Force. The E‐7A Wedgetail is already in service, and the F‐35A Lightning II,
P‐8A Poseidon and EA‐18G Growler are only a few years away.
These aircra will bring more data and situa on awareness than ever before. We need to be able to share this
informa on across aircra pla orms through networking, and enable good decisions without being overwhelmed
by the high volumes of data.
We need to work across Defence, to create integra on with Army and Navy’s technologies to deliver the best
possible op ons for Government from these advanced aircra .
We need to transform ourselves into a truly integrated, networked force that can realise the poten al of this
technology, and maintain our posi on as masters of the air domain,” he said. <This fits in with the Hunter Defence
Conference theme ‐ “A networked future – Integrated communica ons and systems for Defence”. There will be a
presenta on by RAAF Plan Jericho team>
“We cannot ignore the need to transform the Air Force to maintain our posi on at the leading edge of air power.
The changes we make under Plan Jericho will allow us to maintain our ability to deliver air power for Government,
when and where it is needed”.
Plan Jericho is not the ‘final plan’ for the future. Plan Jericho is the first step for Air Force to meet the
challenges of the future. More work will conƟnue in 2015, to further develop the three themes:
harnessing the combat potenƟal of an integrated force; developing an innovaƟve and empowered
workforce; and changing the way we acquire and sustain capability. Some of the outcomes that will
flow from pursuing these themes will be the creaƟon of an air warfare centre, development of new
operaƟonal concepts and tacƟcs and a greater focus on experimentaƟon and tesƟng.
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Hunter Participation at Avalon Air Show cont...
The NSW stand were visited by LtGen Christopher Bogdan from USAF and the JSF
Division and met and discussed the JSF program with Victor Ugarte from Varley and
Andy Davis from Broens / Forgacs.
There was several organisa ons on the NSW stand including Hunter Defence and
HunterNet Coopera ve with Ian Dick and Jamie Young and included a con nual
displayed PowerPoint presenta on of the capabili es of the Hunter defence
companies.
Other Hunter companies who exhibited were:
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Bohemia Interac ve*
Broens / Forgacs*
Dexata*
Varley*
University of Newcastle*
Williamtown Aerospace Centre
Sisley Clothing
Airborne
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TRVMS
Stoprotor
Innovasys
Korr People
Henchman
The Glove Company
Port Stephens Council
Newcastle Council
*HunterNet Co‐opera ve Members
Defence Smart Manufacturing – Collaborative Hub
The DSM Hub mee ng was held last Fri 27 Feb 15, at the Avalon Airshow. We appreciated the opportunity to review the outcomes of
the period of the hub’s establishment (i.e. 1 Sep – 31 Dec 14). A strategy to con nue opera on, including three defined market
segments and EOIs (specific project ideas), arising from two of those segments.
 Protocols to operate as a controlled membership ‘club,’ including a NDA to regulate the release of informa
 A ‘capability matrix’ - lis
on.
ng the capabili es of all hub members in a spreadsheet to communicate the significant overall capability
of the DSM Hub.
 A ‘Defence Environmental Study’ to assist companies to enter and do business in the Defence sector.
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nue to operate under the proviso that there are real opportuni es to 'win business
and make a profit’ through the ongoing par cipa on of DSM Hub members. Hub members meet informally in Newcastle
immediately before or a er the Hunter Defence Conference (20/21 May 15).
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NACC Lend Lease Project and HunterNet Partner for Regional Benefit
Lend Lease and HunterNet recently hosted an informa ve session (which a racted a huge
audience) for organisa ons interested in learning more about procurement rela ng to the
Department of Defence’s NACC (New Air Combat Capability) Project. The event included a
presenta on from Mark Coyte – Project Manager, NACC Facili es Project, RAAF Williamtown.
The event addressed how Lend Lease will manage the project, and details about procurement
packages that will be released to the market over the next 12 months.
Lend Lease have agreed to work closely with HunterNet to maximise the benefit for HunterNet members and regional suppliers and contractors. As there will be further EOI’s during the
life of this project, HunterNet will coordinate future briefings with Lend Lease approximately
two (2) weeks prior to the closing date of EOIs.
Lend Lease will also share informa on with HunterNet with regards to contractors
who secure work packages to enable HunterNet to support of these contractors
with locally supplied products and services.
2015 Business Planning Conference
Tuesday 19 May 2015
Fort Scratchley
Nobby’s Road, Newcastle East
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12.00-4.30pm: Conference
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4.30–8.30pm: General Members Meeting & Networking
Our Annual Business Planning Conference is an excellent opportunity for
Members to collaborate and contribute to the future direction of the
Co-operative.
It’s an opportunity to share ideas and develop new strategies while
learning more about your fellow members.
Your involvement is the key to making this conference a successful event.
Event Sponsors and cost p/p to follow.
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Defence minister Kevin Andrews inspects Williamtown
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By Ian Kirkwood, Newcastle Herald, 16/2/2015
New Defence minister Kevin Andrews has begun a
tour of defence facili es at Williamtown airport.
Mr Andrews is inspec ng a new $6million facility built
by a Hunter firm for Lockheed Mar n and looking at
plans for expanded facili es at BAE Systems Australia.
Accompanied by Pa erson MP Bob Baldwin and
Liberal party state candidate for Port Stephens Ken
Jordan, Mr Andrews said the joint strike fighter was a
major defence employment boost for the Hunter.
Mr Andrews refused to be drawn on the controversy
over the construc on of Australia's new submarines,
blaming Labor for abandoning defence spending
commitments that he said created the "valley of
death" for defence contractors.
JOBS: At Williamtown on Monday, from le , is
Defence Minister Kevin Andrews, MP Bob Baldwin
and BAE Systems chief execu ve David Allo .
Picture: Marina Neil
250 more jobs expected at Williamtown
By Ian Kirkwood, Newcastle Herald, 16/2/2015
DEFENCE contractor BAE Systems Australia expects to
employ at least 250 more people at Williamtown when
it starts maintaining the RAAF’s F-35A Joint Strike
Fighters.
BAE System Australia Chief Execu ve Dave Allo took
Mr Andrews through the facility, including one hangar
he said would be tripled in size to take as many as seven
JSFs at once.
But with the first two planes of the $12.4 billion
contract already in Australian hands, Defence Minister
Kevin Andrews agreed with Paterson MP Bob Baldwin
that the government was s ll to decide how best to
extend the Williamtown runway to cope with the new
genera on jets.
BAE has been named as the main air-frame maintainer
for JSFs in the ‘‘southern Pacific’’ region, and Mr Allo
said the workforce would ‘‘at least double, if not more’’,
as a result of the work.
The jobs predic on and the runway uncertainty were
two of the more interes ng points to emerge from
Mr Andrews’ visit to Williamtown on Monday
a ernoon, his first trip to the facility since becoming
Defence Minister on December 23.
The government says that almost $1 billion will be
spent at Williamtown upgrading facili es to cope with
the JSFs, which are being built in the United States by
defence giant Lockheed Mar n.
As part of his visit, Mr Andrews also opened a new
$6 million Lockheed Mar n facility, which will employ
as many as 70 engineers and technicians suppor ng
various RAAF radar and surveillance programs.
Aircra noise is a recurring problem for RAAF Williamtown and with the F-35As needing a longer runway,
three plans have been considered.
Moving the runway, or building a second one closer to
the coast, were examined but rejected in the JSF
environmental assessment.
A parliamentary public works commi ee also endorsed
the RAAF’s favoured op on to extend the exis ng runway at either end, taking it from 2.4 kilometres to three
kilometres.
Despite these recommenda ons, Mr Baldwin said the
government had not made a final decision on the
runway, a posi on confirmed by Mr Andrews.
SALT Ash Weapons Range will be under heavy use
next Monday and Tuesday, the RAAF has said in a
The Lockheed building is part of the privately developed
warning to nearby residents.
Williamtown Aerospace Centre, next door to the
Air Commodore Steven Robinson said that as well as
partly-built airport motel.
the February 23 and 24 use, F/A-18s were scheduled to
Mr Andrews inspected radar equipment at Lockheed
use the bombing range between March 2 and 6. He said
Mar n before driving the few hundred metres to the
Hawk lead-in fighters would use the range in April.
BAE facility, which was established about 15 years ago
He said the RAAF used the range for 62 days in 2014,
to assemble and maintain the Hawk lead-in fighters.
well below its permi ed maximum of 115 days.
These replaced the ageing Macchi as the main RAAF
trainer for pilots stepping up to the F/A-18 Hornet.
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Port of Newcastle welcomes three cruise ships in one week
The Port of Newcastle has hosted a record three cruise ships in the week 11th March,
which has brought more than 7,000 tourists to the Hunter region.
The visit by Pacific Dawn marks the start of several calls scheduled by P&O Cruises.
The 317 metre long Celebrity Sols ce, which holds the record
of the largest vessel* to visit the Port of Newcastle, returned
on Friday 13 March.
Each ship berthed at at the Channel Berth at Carrington, which
has sweeping views of the city and provides deep water
berthing and plenty of room for the many coaches needed to
transport passengers to and from shore excursions.
Shore excursions available for passengers this season include
food and wine tours of the Hunter Valley, dolphin cruises at
Port Stephens, sandboarding at Stockton sand dunes, and
Newcastle highlights. Port of Newcastle provides a free shu le
bus for passengers who wish to explore Newcastle’s CBD.
The port welcomed the Rhapsody of the Seas for an extra visit
on Monday 9 March, a er cyclone condi ons in the South
Pacific led to an i nerary change.
Maiden voyage of the Celebrity Sols ce to Newcastle on 9 March 2014
“It was great to witness the local cruise shipping industry, ranging from tourism a rac ons to transport
operators to volunteers, demonstrate our enthusiasm and capabili es to host a cruise ship visit with only
24 hours no ce,” said David Brown, Business Development Officer, Port of Newcastle.
“By the end of this week (sic 11th March), Newcastle will have received six cruise ship arrivals this year,
a rac ng more than 12,000 visitors to the region in 2015,” con nued David.
“Cruise Down Under es mates that cruise shipping provides an injec on of
$17 million per annum to the Hunter region’s
Each cruise ship visi ng Newcastle is farewelled with a three gun salute by Fort Scratchley, which is part of Port of Newcastle’s
strategy to provide a unique experience for visitors and encourage repeat cruise ship visits to Newcastle.
The best vantage point to view the ships arriving and depar ng is Newcastle or Stockton Foreshore. The Channel Berth is not
accessible to the public.
*The Celebrity Sols ce earned the tle of the largest vessel to enter the Port of Newcastle on its maiden voyage in March 2014.
Infrastructure and Asset Management Forum
Date:
8 April 2015
Time:
8.00-9.30am
Venue:
Hunter T&I Centre, L3 / 251 Wharf Road
Chair
Jus n Jefferson, JA Mar n
Deputy
Sco Thompson, KSB
Presenta on to Members by:
Peter Francis
Chief Execu ve Officer
Port of Newcastle Opera ons
IT Forum now SPaM
The HunterNet IT Forum has changed it’s name to Systems, Processes and Methods which
more accurately reflects the aims of this forum which is to provide members with the
latest informa on and knowledge of business improvement prac ces.
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Community Partners - HMRI
A Glucose Test for Diabetics Could Be on the Printer
Scien sts at the University of Newcastle, in collabora on with diabetes researchers at John Hunter Hospital, are
developing a saliva-based glucose sensor using a 2D printer that might one day spell the end of blood-test needles for
diabe cs.
The technology integrates bio-sensors, or chemical signatures, into printed transistors and is poten ally up to 100 mes
more sensi ve than current blood sensors.
Professor Paul Dastoor and his team at the University’s Centre of Organic Electronics turned their a en on to diabetes
a er developing water-soluble solar paint materials.
“By 2020 it is predicted there will be 500 million people in the world with diabetes. The crea on of a non-invasive test
for diabe cs has been the Holy Grail in diabetes research for decades,” Professor Dastoor said.
Conven onal glucose tes ng relies on a finger prick to draw blood, however many diabe cs find
needles unpleasant and tend to avoid measuring their levels as o en as they should.
“Because we have developed paint with semi-conduc ng par cles, we can now ‘download’
electronic designs, print them rela vely cheaply from an inkjet printer and in theory, build any
electronic device”, Professor Dastoor said.
“On this principle, we are working on a saliva-based test of glucose levels for diabe c pa ents
using a reel-to-reel printer, poten ally making blood tests a thing of the past.
“We print electrical components using an ink that is a semi-conductor, mixing in the enzyme
that will detect the presence and level of glucose when a diabe c places a sample of their saliva
on the test.”
Professor Paul Dastoor with the saliva test
that can be printed.
Es mated to cost as li le as 1-cent per test, Professor Dastoor said he and his team were now
inves ga ng the logis cs of prin ng the tests on a large scale. Funding is being sought to hone the process ahead of clinical trialling and
possible release on the market.
The research has implica ons for the medical sector and for communi es around the world.
HMRI is a partnership between the University of Newcastle, Hunter New England Health and the community.
Hunter Coal Festival Celebrity Chef Charity Lunch
A fundraising lunch served in Muswellbrook Race Club’s Silks Restaurant,
featuring guest chef George Francisco (Circa 1876 – Roberts).
Three courses including beer / wine / champagne
Sunday March 29th, 11.00am—2.00pm.
Tickets $166 pp (incl gst) with all profits to HMRI.
Click here to book or for more information
Donate to HMRI
There are many ways you can donate to HMRI and every dona on, no ma er how big or small, contributes to be er health for the
community.
You can give a single dona on, make a regular monthly dona on, leave a dona on in memory of a loved one, and more. All dona ons $2 or
more are tax deduc ble.
By dona ng to HMRI you are enabling HMRI to support its researchers and their vital research, helping prevent illness and improving health
outcomes in the future for people in our community and across the world.
You can make a dona on online, or call (02) 4042 1000 to speak to a team member.
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Community Partners - Salvation Army
Give a few hours. Help a million people.—2015 Doorknock Dates: 30-31 May
The Red Shield Appeal Doorknock is one of the easiest ways to help change lives around Australia.
When you volunteer, you help raise vital funds for the running of The Salva on Army’s vast
network of social services that assist over 1 million people around Australia every year.
What's involved in being a doorknocker?
Doorknocking for the Red Shield Appeal couldn't be any easier.
1. Register as a volunteer, and then show up on your designated day to receive your fundraising kit.
2. Spend just a few hours collec ng by doorknocking your local community or looking a er a
collec on bucket on a busy spot like a shopping centre, train sta on or street corner.
3. Once you’re done, head back to the Doorknock centre to tally how much you’ve raised and deposit it back with your local
Salvos rep.
We also need lots of help planning, organising and ensuring our Doorknock centres run smoothly on the day, so even if you can't
doorknock there’s a way that you can get involved.
How do I register?
All volunteer collectors must be registered to par cipate in the doorknock. You can register online by filling in the form below or
by phoning the volunteer hotline 13 SALVOS (13 72 58). A local doorknock co-ordinator will then contact you closer to the me
and give you informa on about arrangements in your area.
Online Registra ons will close on Thursday 28th of May at 4:00pm
Cyclone Marcia first phase response comes to close
The Salva on Army's first phase of emergency response a er Tropical Cyclone Marcia in northern
Queensland is coming to a close.
The Salva on Army Emergency Services teams concluded their catering support with breakfast on 8 March a er
17 days of service. During this me they provided:
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Three meals a day in Yeppoon to evacuees, emergency workers and local government personnel in a variety
of loca ons.
Lunches and dinners for State Emergency Service personnel in Rockhampton.
Lunches and dinners to a number of evacuees located in the Rockhampton Showgrounds.
“Over 6000 meals were supplied over the 17 days of emergency ac on”, said Major Peter Sutcliffe, Divisional Secretary and second in command,
Central and North Queensland Division.
Through the “Fill a Fridge” campaign, generously supported by BHP Billiton Sustainable Communi es (BSC), The Salva on Army was able to assist
a large number of households in Rockhampton, Yeppoon and other outlying areas. These households had lost the contents of their fridge and or
freezer, but were unable to qualify for other assistance as they were not without power for seven or more days.
The Queensland State Government also made available generous emergency funding of $1 million distributed across four lead agencies,
including The Salva on Army – $250,000 per agency.
“Since Monday 23rd February, The Salva on Army has been distribu ng food vouchers to clients every week day”, said Major Sutcliffe.
“The value of the assistance provided to 1827 individuals, families or households to Tuesday 10 March, is $312,049.
“Teys Bros have donated pallets of frozen chickens and pork, and this food is being distributed as well.
"Fill a Fridge" campaign numbers are reducing and this program will conclude on Friday (13th)”.
The Salva on Army is now working with the government and other agencies on plans for long-term recovery work.
DONATE TO THE SALVO’S
The Salva on Army helps more than one million disadvantaged Australians each year without discrimina on, including people
who are hungry, homeless, abandoned or abused. That's one person every 30 seconds.
The need is growing all the me. We have many heart-warming stories that owe their success to caring individuals like you. In fact,
there are people out there right now whose lives could be changed because of you.
Please keep up the great work and help us to con nue suppor ng people in need all year round. Donate online
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Community Partners - Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service
New contract era needs continued community support
Message from Richard Jones, CEO, WRHS
You will all know now that your Service
has won a new contract to provide
aero-medical resources throughout the
northern region of NSW from 2017.
There is no doubt in my mind that the community contribu on to
this Service over the past 39 years was a convincing factor in the
decision. The tender was open to all comers and that meant we had
to compete against commercial opera ons and this we did with a
wonderful
outcome.
You will also know that under the new contract we will also be
responsible for services in what has been known as the Northern
region. This region stretching from the mid-north coast to the
Queensland border is presently serviced by our colleagues at the
Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service based in Lismore.
Our similar histories, our similar community support and our similar
structures made it possible for us to reach an agreement under
which this Service bid for the whole area.
There has been a li le me since the announcement in late
December to celebrate and to thank our support groups, our
sponsors and many others who have made it possible for us to
forward a winning bid. However, the reality of community needs
over the holiday period always reminds us of our job and so we now
have the dual tasks of maintaining the best possible service while
preparing to implement new and upgraded aircra and systems for
the new contract. We will keep you informed as we move forward.
There will be new aircra at the Newcastle, Tamworth and Lismore
bases and that requires both training and equipment and base
prepara ons. We have much to do but we have been preparing for
more than three years so while it will be challenging we are
confident both exis ng and future services will be delivered without
interrup on.
The new contract involves larger and more expensive aircra , and
therefore higher opera onal costs, but the community will be even
be er served. With your con nued financial support we will not only
provide such service but we will s ll be able to say to those who
need the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service that “you do not need
to pay”.
2015 HunterNet Future Leaders Program
2015 HunterNet Future Leaders Program
2015 HunterNet Future Leaders Program
HunterNet Future Leaders Course 2015
2015 HunterNet Future Leaders Program
MARITIME & AEROSPACE
INVITATION TO ATTEND
Thales Australia Industry Day 2015
Thales Australia, in collaboration with AIDN, HunterNet, ICN and New Zealand Defence Industry Association would like to invite you to attend the 2015 Maritime &
Aerospace Industry Engagement Day.
The Industry Engagement Day will provide an opportunity for guests to network with Thales subject
matter experts on existing and future Thales projects in the areas of:
Naval ship repair
Underwater systems
Above water systems
Aerospace, training and simulation
Event Details
Date:
Friday 27 March 2015
Time:
8:45am arrival for a 9am start, finishing at 1pm
Venue:
Thales Australia, 7 Murray Rose Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW 2127
RSVP
Please RSVP to Veronica Sourivong:
Veronica.Sourivong@thalesgroup.com.au
or 02 8037 6419
by Monday 16 March 2015
We look forward to discussing this exciting new opportunity with you.
DIALOGUE WITH THE FUTURE: WIDENING ACCESS TO SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) EDUCATION
There has been growing debate in recent years regarding the importance of increasing the number of STEM graduates and widening access to STEM education and careers.
It is not only imperative that such graduates are individuals who have the ability to succeed, but also that all students with the ability to succeed have access to STEM higher education. The available evidence around the world
suggests that this is not happening and that inequitable access to post-secondary education is holding back individuals, institutions and countries.
GLOBAL STEM FORUM
Hosted by the University of Newcastle, the Global STEM Forum will bring together leaders, specialists and representatives from higher education, research, industry and government to examine the challenges faced in ensuring
equitable access to post-secondary STEM education throughout the Asia Pacific region and globally.
The Forum will aim to establish what the key challenges are in widening access to STEM education and careers
and to develop approaches and practices in which the GAPS initiative can begin to address the issues. The Forum
is designed to engage active dialogue and debate with the aim to develop an agenda for action regarding how to
meet these challenges, which will be presented at the 2nd GAPS World Congress in Malaysia in October 2015.
FEATURED GLOBAL INITIATIVE: SiS-Catalyst
This four year, four million euro initiative was funded by the European Commission and involved a consortium of 50
Partners and Associates from 30 countries. It was one of the first Mobilisation and Mutual Learning Action Plans
(MML), which were developed by the EC to address the ‘grand challenges’ through the collective impact of a range
of stakeholders. The key recommendation of SiS Catalyst is the recognition of young people as societal actors and
as a ‘public’ in their own right.
Further information and a detailed forum schedule will be available shortly. To register your interest in attending the forum or for further information please email:
Cheryl Carrall, Executive Officer, Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education University of Newcastle ceehe@newcastle.edu.au
EVENTS
MARCH 2015 events
(as at 17/03/2015) New / updated events
Tuesday (19/5) 2015 Business Planning Conference
HunterNet member event. Please put this date in your calendar. More details to come.
Thursday (26/3) Workplace Inves ga on ‐ performHR Info Sessions @3.30‐5.00pm
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Base, Bavin Road, Broadmeadow.
Few things can be more challenging than handling a workplace grievance or complaint, especially those rela ng to bullying or harassment.
This session looks at the fundamentals for conduc ng an effec ve workplace inves ga on including:
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Explain the role of an inves ga on within your legal and policy framework;
Natural jus ce and procedural fairness;
Evaluate evidence gathered;
Making a finding;
Record keeping; and
Confiden ality.
Find out more
Tuesday (6‐8/10) Pacific 2015
EOI for NSW companies to register for the opportunity to co‐exhibit with NSW T&I
Sydney Exhibi on Centre, Glebe Island, Sydney
Defence Industry, if you wish to par cipate on the NSW Stand at Pacific 2015 refer to this link.
Note Website on the flyer will not go live un l 24th please follow this link
APRIL
Wednesday (8/4) Infrastructure & Asset Management Forum @8.00‐10.00am
Hunter T&I Centre, Level 3, 251 Wharf Road, Newcastle
Presenta on: Peter Francis, CEO, Port of Newcastle Opera ons
Tuesday (14/4) Defence Forum @8.00‐10.00am
Hunter T&I Centre, Level 3, 251 Wharf Road, Newcastle
Thursday (16/4) Future Leaders @4.00‐6.00pm
Hunter T&I Centre, Level 3, 251 Wharf Road, Newcastle
Find out more
Thursday (30/4‐1/5) Australian Coal Conference
Sydney Harbour Marrio
Analysing market and opera onal trends in the Australian coal industry.
Some of the biggest names in the Industry will be presen ng their views on the state of the industry and in par cular what the future has in
stall for the industry.
This is a conference for those looking at their strategies for the coming years and how to posi on your business to take advantage of the ups
and downs of the sector.
Find out more
MAY
Wednesday (20‐21/5) Hunter Defence Conference 2015
Fort Scratchleys, Newcastle
Find out more
No fica on of some upcoming events later in the year.
 Wednesday (24/6) BVG @ 4.30pm, Hunter T&I Centre, Level 3, 251 Wharf Road, Newcastle
 29/10 – 1/11ABE Prg:HunterNet Smart Mining Mission China Coal & Mining Expo, Beijing
 31/10 – 1/11ABE Prg:China Circular Economy Development Forum, Beijing
Visit hunternetcoop@gmail.com to save events directly into your calendar.
HunterNet local parking options are Council Parking, Wharf Road (2 and 4 hour parking spaces)
PLEASE NOTE: Money inserted into parking meters prior to 9.00am / clicks in at 9.00am.
Secure Parking corner of Wharf Road $19 4 hours+ can book on-line.
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