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Gender Diversity in Industrial Sectors Essential to Economic Recovery

Welding has always been male-dominated. The trade conjures up images of burly men handling heavy machinery in dark, dirty, spark-filled workshops.

Sally Wood 18 Feb 2021 • 8 min read

Quality and Safety

Welding 4.0: The Future of Industry

Welding is a far less dangerous, arduous job than ever before. Increasingly, Australia’s world-class welding workshops are light and bright, and fitted-out with some of the most advanced technology available.

Sally Wood 18 Feb 2021 • 5 min read

News & Views

Knowing the Signs & Symptoms of a Mental Health Crisis

Knowing the more common signs of a mental health disorder is equally important as knowing resuscitation, both can have a profound impact on the lives of our loved ones and the wider community.

Sally Wood 18 Feb 2021 • 4 min read

Onshoring

State Government Investment in Local Rail Manufacturing Would Create Thousands of Jobs

Recent comments from the New South Wales State Government that Australia is ill-equipped to manufacture trains locally are simply untrue. There is a real opportunity to create a robust, resilient rail manufacturing industry.

Sally Wood 18 Feb 2021 • 4 min read

Advanced Welder Training Technology

Government Must Invest in Under-Funded, Outdated TAFE for Skills-Led COVID-19 Recovery

Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s JobMaker program hinges on a skills-led COVID-19 economic recovery. And yet, TAFE has had courses and budgets slashed over the last 10 years.

Sally Wood 18 Feb 2021 • 4 min read

News & Views

The Importance of Being Part of a Community (Particularly in Tough Times)

In challenging times, filled with uncertainty, fear, hardship or just plain rotten luck, being surrounded by a community of likeminded people can feel a little like being thrown a life preserver.

Sally Wood 17 Feb 2021 • 5 min read

News & Views

The Impact of COVID-19 Unemployment on Tradies’ Mental Health

Mental health issues, like depression and anxiety, are incredibly common in Australia. In fact, Australia has the second highest prevalence of depressive disorders globally.

Sally Wood 17 Feb 2021 • 5 min read