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A Magazine for the Building and Construction Industry from Incolink What’s Inside: 03 John Glasson Retires 12 Victorian Building Industry Picnics 16 A New Era of Plumbing Apprentice Training 15 AOF Scholarship 07 Incolink Partners with the Heart Foundation February 2015 | Issue 68 A joint enterprise of employer associations and unions in the building and construction industry OnSite at Abode318 in Melbourne

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A Magazine for the Building and Construction Industry from Incolink

What’s Inside:

03

John Glasson Retires

12

Victorian Building Industry Picnics

16

A New Era of Plumbing Apprentice Training

15

AOF Scholarship

07

Incolink Partners with the Heart Foundation

February 2015 | Issue 68

A joint enterprise of employer associations and unions in the building and construction industry

OnSite at

Abode318 in Melbourne

Contents

Mission StatementOnSite is published as a Victorian building industry magazine in the interests of all relevant stakeholders of the Victorian building industry.

The OnSite magazine supports an even-handed approach to giving voice to how the key stakeholders (building unions and employer associations) go about their day to day affairs, in this crucial component of the Australian economy in respect to issues such as safety, jobs creation and investment.

The magazine has a policy of not publishing overt political commentary, but does invite contributions aimed at promoting the positive aspects of the industry.

Consistent with the above, stakeholder advertising in OnSite will be on an equal basis or not at all.

Editorial BoardBrian Boyd: Incolink Board Member

Lawrie Cross: Master Builders Association of Victoria

Ron Smith: Media Consultant

Disclaimer Please note the opinions expressed in articles published in OnSite magazine are not necessarily those of Incolink unless otherwise stated.

Published by Incolink on behalf of employer associations and unions in the Victorian Building Industry.

The Redundancy Payment Central Fund Ltd (trading as Incolink)

1 Pelham Street Carlton Victoria 3053

Telephone: (03) 9639 3000 Fax: (03) 9639 1366 Freecall: 1800 337 789 (Available regional areas only, not from mobile phones or the Melbourne metro region)Email: [email protected] Web: www.incolink.org.au

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Incolink’s Privacy PolicyIncolink has recently completed an audit of its processes and updated our ‘Privacy Policy’ and ‘Collection of Personal Information Statement’. Details of these documents can be found on our website at www.incolink.org.au

03 John Glasson Retires after 25 Years

04 OnSite at Abode318 in Melbourne

06 Summer: A Reminder for Building Workers to Slip, Slop, Slap!

07 Incolink Partners with the Heart Foundation

08 Unit Volatility Signals Housing Market Shift

09 What we would like to see from the Incoming State Government for the Commercial Sector

10Master Painter Helen Anthony wins NAWIC Award

Launch of the Updated Industry Standard for the Surface Coatings Industry

11 Incolink Opens Tasmanian Office

12 Incolink Proudly Supporting the Victorian Building Industry Picnics

14 Shutting Down The Shonks

15 AOF Scholarship

16 A New Era of Plumbing Apprentice Training

18 NFIA Victoria Update

19 Developing a Workforce of Quality Plasterers

20 Suicide Prevention – Do you know someone doing it tough?

21 Financial Management and Budget Support – from Incolink

22 And the Winner is….”Drink Safe Mate” Program

23The Ride to Conquer Cancer®

Have Your Say and Win!

nsurance cover will only be provided whilst an employer continues to pay the agreed redundancy contribution payments and IPT contribution payments on a worker’s behalf.

Where there are GAPS in redundancy contributions or insurance contribution payments, no cover will apply for those periods.

As the Administrator of these schemes, Incolink is continually following up overdue employer contribution payments. It is also important workers check their quarterly benefit statement to ensure your Redundancy and IPT contribution payments have been made. You can check your balance by logging on to the Incolink website using your Incolink member number and password.

Call Incolink on (03) 9639 3000 or email [email protected] if you have forgotten your password.

If contribution payments have not been made, contact your employer immediately as you may not be covered by these insurances.

Remember, contribution payments are made monthly in arrears; ie the employer has until the 14th of the following month to submit payment and paperwork to Incolink. Eg December payments must be paid by 14th January.

Are your Incolink Insurance Covers up to Date?

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2 February 2015 Issue 68

John Glasson Retires after 25 Years

Incolink Announces Dan O’Brien as New Chief Executive Officer

Incolink Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, John Glasson, retired on the 12 December 2014.

ormer Medibank General Manager, Corporate Affairs and Chief-of-Staff, Office of the Premier of Victoria – Brumby Government, Mr. Dan O’Brien has been appointed as Incolink’s new Chief Executive Officer.

Mr O’Brien commenced with the redundancy fund on 1 December 2014. This important appointment was unanimously supported by the industry stakeholders who are represented on the Incolink Board of Directors.

“Dan is a proven leader, with extensive management experience

in both government and corporate sectors; he has very strong stakeholder management experience and the ability to bring people together. He has a vision for technology and development of member services as the Organisation enters into its next chapter of innovation and growth,” said Incolink Chairman, Tommy Watson.

“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I welcome Dan O’Brien; we believe there is no better person to lead Incolink.”

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“On behalf of the Board of Directors I would like commend John Glasson on his 25 years of service to Incolink as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer; it has been a privilege to have John leading the Organisation to the success it is today.

The Incolink Board shared their appreciation of John for his commitment to the Industry” – Tommy Watson

“My time as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director has been a wonderful experience, and it has been an honour to have served the Organisation and its members for the past 25 years.

I have enjoyed the journey of establishing and building Incolink as a trusted and respected organisation by our stakeholders, industry and workers. One of the highlights this year was the milestone of Incolink serving the Victorian building and construction industry for 25 years; an achievement shared by all.

Incolink will continue to be a dynamic and innovative organisation with a strong Board and committed staff, and I am confident I am leaving Incolink in good hands as it takes on future challenges and opportunities.

I wish to take this opportunity to thank you for your loyalty and support. I have no doubt that Incolink will continue in its role as the leader in supporting the building and construction industry.”

John Glasson

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robuild Constructions have been building a unique high-rise residential development that dominates

the Melbourne skyline with its aesthetic wave-like facade. Abode318, a joint venture development by PDG and Schiavello, is a welcome addition to Melbourne’s CBD.

The building commenced construction in March 2012 and consists of 56 levels. Two retail tenancies located on ground floor; 436 apartments from levels 10 to 54; pool, sauna, steam room, relaxation zones and outdoor terrace on the level 9 amenities floor; a Skylounge level boasting impressive views over the city to Port Phillip Bay; and 144 car parks from the mezzanine to level 8.

The method of construction included a pan formwork system, post-tensioned flat plate slabs, in-situ concrete core and pre-cast concrete walls. This combination helped to minimise the build time.

One of the biggest construction challenges was implementing architect Elenberg Fraser’s facade design. Probuild worked with the structure sub-contractor to develop an innovative system of sliding formwork and protection screens. This allowed each slab section to independently step in and out, providing both a safe and efficient way of constructing the wave-like facade.

The protection screens covered six levels from the top of the live structure deck. This allowed the formwork installation and stripping, concreting, painting of the balconies and precast apartment dividing walls, and installation of glazing to all occur behind the screens without the risk of working adjacent to a live edge. The screens used a captive locking system and a vertical lifting track to allow for the screens to be lifted as the structure progressed.

An innovative approach to vertical transportation was used, with the introduction of a ‘jump lift’. A temporary lift motor room called a ‘cat head’ was built in the lift shaft, and lifted every 10 floors by the tower crane, allowing the building’s permanent lift to be used to transport the workforce up the building. This solution improved the construction programme dramatically as an internal hoist was not needed.

At the time of OnSite going to print, Probuild Constructions were working with an accelerated programme to complete the majority of the building by the end of the year. The project is being handed over to the joint developers – PDG and Schiavello – in multiple stages known as separable portions. The first handover has already occurred, with residents now living in Abode318 while the remaining works are finalised. Although nearing completion, in late 2014 there were still more than140 workers on site each day. The total project value to December 2014 was approximately $140 million.

As a sales and marketing strategy, the joint venture between PDG and Schiavello decided that purchasers could alter the layouts and finishes within their apartments to suit the owners lifestyle. This resulted in several apartments being combined into one in numerous locations throughout the building. This posed some structural and services design coordination issues on site, but Probuild seamlessly managed through all these design changes to provide a successful outcome for developers, builder and purchasers.

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Brian Boyd OnSite Co-Editor, Incolink Board Member

BUILDINGINDUSTRY ROUND-UP

Summer: A Reminder for Building Workers to Slip, Slop, Slap!

n October 2014 the Victorian WorkCover Authority issued a pre-summer warning, asking outside workers in particular to take precautions to avoid the risk of skin cancer arising from too much exposure to the rays of

the sun.

The announcement from the workplace safety regulator didn’t get a lot of publicity. It should have.

Excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation – mainly from the sun – is the key cause of skin cancer affecting Australian’s. In fact, we experience world record rates of the deadly disease to this day, despite over 50 years of regular health warnings by the relevant authorities. TThis is because many of our population of 25 million are pale-skinned people.

The earth’s tiltTo add to this serious health problem is the following little known fact:

Our great country receives approximately 15 per cent more ultraviolet radiation than the countries in the equivalent latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere!

Why? Because the tilt of the Earth’s axis faces us more directly into the sun on its yearly rotation.

While the dangers of skin cancer are generally more widely known there are still many misunderstandings about it in the community.

Know the differencesYou may have heard suggestions that skin cancers are all the same and all you have to do is get a few spots zapped off by the doctor every now and again.

It is important to know that this is not always the case and need to be aware of the different kinds of skin cancers.

The most common and less dangerous are the basal cell carcinomas (BCCs). Conversely, there are the squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs), which are rarer but can be fatal, especially if not seen to. About 25 per cent of all skin cancer deaths in Australia are caused by SCC’s.

Skin cancer is something where there is no room for complacency. Regular check-ups and expert advice is important.

Tanning salonsSuntan salons can be a particular problem. It needs to be more widely known that tanning beds can emit up to five times the radiation of midday summer sunlight! It needs to be understood that a tan, obtained from sunlight or artificially, simply means your skin has been damaged. Damaged skin can become a vehicle for skin cancers to develop.

ShadeUsing shade while outdoors can help and is always worth doing. However, we must avoid believing this is a complete answer.

Ambient or indirect ultraviolet radiation contributes about 50 per cent of the harmful rays we are exposed to. Shade blocks direct ultraviolet radiation (ie the other 50 per cent).

So outside workers need to take extra precautions.

A life time issueExposure to the sun’s rays in Australia is an ongoing workplace and lifestyle issue. There are many devastating stories out there. Don’t become one of them.

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SKIN CANCERTHE THREAT IS REAL

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Incolink Partners with the Heart Foundation

ach year around 56,000 Australians suffer a heart attack. This equals around 153 heart attacks a day or one heart attack every 9 minutes. More than 340,000 Australians have had a heart attack at some time in their lives.

Incolink, in partnership with the Heart Foundation, has been funded by the Victorian Department of Health to raise awareness of heart attack warning signs across Victorian workers.

Heart attack warning signs are not always what you think. Symptoms can vary and they may not always be sudden or severe. Too many people lose their lives because they take too long to call 000 for an ambulance.

A heart attack is an emergency and every minute counts. When a heart attack occurs, the lack of blood flow to the heart muscle means the heart muscle begins to die within minutes of being starved

of oxygen. The earlier a blocked artery can be opened and the blood flow restored to the heart, the greater the chance more heart muscle can be saved and the greater the chance of survival.

For heart attack survivors there is a small window of opportunity to minimise heart damage. Ideally, the best result is achieved when people receive emergency treatment within 90 minutes of their first symptom. After two hours, the damage to the heart muscle may be irreversible and can cause permanent disability.

Know the warning signs of heart attack because the sooner you do and get treatment the better. Don’t hesitate to call 000; if it turns out to be a false alarm, that’s the best thing that can happen.

If you think you or a mate may be suffering a heart attack, stop and rest, tell someone and call 000 straight away.

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HEART ATTACK. KNOW THE SIGNSWarning signs vary from person to person. They may not always be sudden or severe. Chest pain or discomfort is the most common symptom, but some people experience no chest pain at all. Symptoms may include:

Do you know how healthy your heart is? Heart attacks can be prevented if you reduce the risk factors for heart disease.

You can’t feel that you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol until it’s too late. Call your GP today to organise a heart health check.

These are:• Poor diet• Lack of physical activity• Smoking

• High blood pressure• High cholesterol • Stress

www.heartattackfacts.org.au

• Pain, pressure, heaviness or tightness in one or more parts of the upper body including:• Chest• Neck• Jaw• Arm(s)• Shoulder(s)• Back

• Other symptoms may occur in combination such as:

• Nausea• Shortness of breath• Dizziness• A cold sweat

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SHOULDER(S)

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ARM(S)

BACK

For more information on this project contact Caitlyn at Incolink on (03) 9668 3081 or email [email protected]

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uilders remain confident despite a fall in September building approvals across the country, as the housing upturn consolidates and responds to changing market conditions. The residential building upturn looks set to hold at strong levels as apartment approvals ‘take a breather’

after the previous red hot growth phase.

The 11 per cent seasonally adjusted decline in September was driven by a fall of 22 per cent seasonally in units and apartments, mainly due to the longer lead times in gaining approvals for apartment developments. It is, however, expected to bounce back. Builders will be looking for a lift in approvals for detached houses to maintain momentum in the housing upswing.

In the three months to September, the number of national approvals topped 50,000 – an annualised 200,000 – following on from the 194,000 recorded in financial year 2013/14.

While Victoria had the largest monthly decline in approvals, falling from 5,001 to 4,011 (19.8 per cent), this came off a 16.9 per cent increase in August. Victoria’s housing market overall in 2013/14 was steady, with construction of new, stand-alone detached dwellings increasing by around 1,500 or 5 per cent. However, as we are seeing nationally, the multi-unit market declined by around the same number, largely as a result of having slightly oversupplied inner city apartments.

This is forecast to continue for the next few years, with detached homes expected to climb from around 29,000 per year to about 32,500 by 2017/18. However, multi-unit home starts are expected to fall slightly each year, from over 21,000 at present to around 20,000.

Housing Market - As New Supply Begins to Come on Stream The slight fall in the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) housing finance data is further evidence that claims of an unsustainable housing boom are exaggerated. The seasonally adjusted national fall of 0.7 per cent in the total number of owner-occupied housing finance commitments for September (a 3 per cent fall in Victoria) shows these fears are misguided. Builders welcome the slight cooling, as excessive speculative activity can lead to undue price pressures in addition to difficulties sourcing materials and labour inputs.

For new building, what is needed is a solid and sustained flow of finance over a number of years to redress the previous period of under-building which resulted in the current housing undersupply and affordability pressures. This is why the good news story in the latest data is the 2.1 per cent increase in owner-occupier new housing construction and purchase of new building in September that confirms a sustainable annual increase of 10.0 per cent. Investor commitments for new building continue to trend higher, up by more than 20 per cent throughout the year. However, builders remain concerned about the continuing absence of first home buyers from the market.

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Unit Volatility Signals Housing Market Shift

Lawrie Cross General ManagerIndustrial Relations & Corporate Services

MASTER BUILDERS SAFETY PRODUCTS & SERVICES Contact the OHS Unit on (03) 9411 4569

MASTER BUILDERS REGISTER OF INJURY/DISEASE BOOKS (conforms to all legislative requirements)

Master Builders Member price $33

FIRST AID KITS• Master Builders Tradesperson Kit

(Softpack or Toolbox) $96• Medium (Metal Container) $210• Large (Metal Container) $240• All first aid kits come with optional

Register of Injury/Disease books

HAVE A SAY ON SAFETYEffectively using Job Safety Analysis (interactive CD Rom)

Master Builders Member price $20

SITE SAFETY INDUCTION KITBasic information explaining how to conduct the site safety induction – Master Builders

Master Builders Member price $120

FREE INITIAL SITE-SAFETY AUDITS FOR MASTER BUILDERS MEMBERSBe pro-active. Take advantage of this opportunity to ensure that your website business fully complies with Victoria’s health and safety laws and you have a safe workplace for your workers and sub-contractors.

Master Builders Safety Products & Services

(Prices include GST)

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t the time of writing this article, Victoria was in the midst of the State election campaign. As an organisation that represents commercial builders and subcontractors, there were a number of issues on which we urged

the campaigning politicians to provide policies. We hope that the incoming government will address these issues too.

Master Builders is proud to support major infrastructure projects like East West Link, the proposed cross-city rail connection and Federation Square East. We also need to see a strong range of projects that support smaller scale construction companies through funding for new school buildings, hospital upgrades and recreational facilities in our regional towns and cities as well as Melbourne’s growing outer suburbs.

Publicly-funded infrastructure projects stimulate investment and generate jobs in our sector, while also delivering on the needs of the community for the long term.

Projects Master Builders supports include:

• East West Link

• A new cross-city rail tunnel

• A rail link to Melbourne Airport

• Level crossing removals and road upgrades

• Upgraded schools and hospitals in our suburbs and regional Victoria

• Enhanced sporting ground facilities, regardless of whether you are an elite athlete or local amateur

• Transformations to Flinders Street Station, the Federation Square East, E-Gate (West Melbourne), Arden-Macaulay (North Melbourne) and Fishermans Bend inner city precincts.

Our industry would also benefit from government using best-practice project procurement methods and harmonising tendering requirements across different agencies.

We’ve also asked for an independent infrastructure umpire to take the politics out of Victoria’s infrastructure agenda.

Government also has control of a range of developable sites that, if released, would stimulate investment in the construction industry. We’d like to see government support the identification and development of under-utilised or surplus government land, including along rail corridors such as Flinders Street-Richmond stations, North Richmond-Victoria Park stations, Brunswick-Batman stations and Huntingdale-Yarraman stations.

We also believe transformation to Flinders Street Station and developments at Federation Square East, E-Gate (West Melbourne) and Arden-Macaulay (North Melbourne) should be both supported and progressed.

Furthermore, streamlining local councils’ planning and building approvals processes will help speed up the delivery of quality homes and reduce the costly delays that happen when councils act rashly or don’t act at all. Councils should also be incentivised to deal with planning and building matters quickly and rationally.

To highlight these issues, we set up a campaign website at www.buildingourfuture.com.au that remains live after the election. We will use this website to continue campaigning for the policies and issues that affect builders most.

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What we would like to see from the Incoming State Government for the Commercial Sector

Radley de Silva Chief Executive Officer

Master Builders Association of Victoria

Incolink’s Supporting Mater Foundationncolink together with The Mater Foundation provide financial support to Mater Research to fund Prostate Cancer Research and Obesity and

Chronic Disease Research; areas which have been identified as high risk within the building and construction industry.

Incolink has partnered with the Mater Foundation since 2002 and is very proud of the support provided in this time to Mater Research. 12 years on and Incolink have contributed over $500,000 to these areas of research.

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From left: Robert Whitwell, Incolink Board Member, Paul Reis, Mater Foundation, John Glasson, Incolink CEO and Executive Director, Tommy Watson, Incolink Chairman, Earl Setches, Incolink Board Member, Nigel Harris, Mater Foundation, John Hooper, Mater Foundation and Brian Welch, Incolink Board Member.

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Mark AmosChief Executive Officer Master Painters Association Victoria & Tasmania

he National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Awards for Excellence was held on 24 October 2014 at the Grand Hyatt, Melbourne. Over 600 people attended the NAWIC Awards, which celebrates and recognises the

achievements of women in the construction industry.

The NAWIC Awards recognise women who contribute significantly to their industry, have exceptional leadership skills and all have their own success stories depicting their determination, passion and initiative. It is a huge honour to be recognised and rewarded by your industry peers for outstanding achievement in your chosen field.

We are pleased to announce that Helen Anthony, of Fine Style Painting, was awarded Outstanding Achievement by a Tradesperson in 2014. This award was sponsored by the Master Builders Association Victoria (MBAV) and presented by Jarrod Flanigan, Careers Manager at the MBAV.

Helen started in the painting industry in 1987 and has been painting for 27 years. She has been a member of the Master Painters Association for the past 10 years. Helen was appointed to our Board of Directors on 11 October 2006 and remained on the board until 2012 when she took leave of her successful painting business to take up a full-time teaching position. Although Helen has an extraordinary gift in teaching she is now back on the tools running her own business.

Helen has continually continued to update and enhance her knowledge and skills. She has completed all courses offered by the Master Painters

Master Painter Helen Anthony wins NAWIC Award

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Helen Anthony pictured with Jarrod Flanigan, Careers Manager at the Master Builders Association Victoria.

Launch of the Updated Industry Standard for the Surface Coatings Industry

n 21 October 2014 the Master Painters Association launched the updated Industry Standard for the Surface Coatings Industry in Tasmania. This launch was held jointly with Incolink to celebrate the opening

of their new offices in Hobart.

Attending the launch were the CEO of the Master Painters Association of Victoria and Tasmania, Mark Amos; Board Director Bob De Groot, from Hobart; John Glasson, CEO of Incolink; Tommy Watson, Chairman of the Incolink Board; members of the Incolink Board; members of the MPA Tasmania; and industry representatives.

The Standard was funded by Incolink, supported by the CFMEU, WorkSafe Tasmania Paint Manufacturers Federation and paint retailers. This new Industry Standard now complies with OHS

laws in both Victoria and Tasmania and will have great benefits for all painting contractors in both states, with better outcomes for consumers.

The Standard now also includes fact sheets on Lead Paint and Asbestos Management, Paint Finishing Standards, Blistering, Preparation of Pre-Primed Timber, Touch-up on Paint Work and Painting of Plasterboard and Back-rolling. The Standard is an important information publication that should be used as a reference tool for all painters and decorators including employees, employers, contractors and consumers in providing a safer workplace

The Master Painters Association of Victoria and Tasmania would like to thank Incolink for their ongoing support and for inviting the MPA to be part of the opening of the Incolink offices in Tasmania.

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Association: Lead Paint Management, Sustainable Painting Practices and Costing and Estimating as well as a Diploma in First Aid and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. She also helps out and donates her time to many of our careers expos and trade shows.

Helen has also gives a lot of her own time to charity work, offering her painting and project management skills to organisations in need. These include: the Audrey’s Wish Project in Sydney, where Helen, at her own expense, stayed for two weeks to help work on the project; the Dan Room at Monash Medical Centre, where Helen organised the paint and painters to complete the kid’s waiting room over a weekend; and more recently, she has been involved in the Help Sarah Organisation where she and a couple of other painters completely transformed a new physiotherapy room in Sarah’s home.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, CEO, staff and members of the Master Painters Association, congratulations to Helen Anthony on this outstanding achievement that is thoroughly deserved.

ncolink held the official opening of its newest office, at Level 2, 105 Macquarie Street, Hobart on Tuesday 21 October 2014. After spending some time searching, Incolink believes this is the perfect space from which to Tasmanian workers and employers.

John Glasson, Incolink’s Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, officially opened the office at a function attended by guests from employer associations, industry unions and local employers. It was a great success.

“Incolink is now available to building and construction workers in Tasmania; it’s about providing workers a choice of redundancy funds,” Mr Glasson said.

“Tasmanian workers will be able to access a range of Incolink redundancy benefits and services. We look forward to establishing Incolink in Tasmania.”

Incolink welcomed Kevin Harkins, Coordinator Tasmania, to the team. Kevin has worked in the Tasmanian building and construction industry for many years and understands workers and the benefits and services Incolink provides to the Industry.

Incolink Opens Tasmanian OfficeI

Left: Bill Oliver, Incolink Board Member, Michael Kerschbaum, Master Builders Association Tasmania Executive Director and Kevin Harkins, Incolink Tasmania Coordinator.

www.incolink.org.au/tasmaniaLevel 2/ 105 Macquarie Street Hobart TAS 7000

Phone: (03) 6231 9944

Left: Tommy Watson, Incolink Chairman, Jim Johnstone, Incolink Careers and Promotions Officer, Kevin Harkins, Incolink Tasmania Coordinator, Earl Setches, Incolink Board Member, Brian Boyd, Incolink Board Member, John Glasson, Incolink Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Stephen Parker, Tasmanian Hi-Tec Painting Pty Ltd, and Bill Oliver, Incolink Board Member.

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Incolink Proudly Supporting the Victorian Building Industry Picnics

n Monday 1 and 8 December 2014, Victorian Building and Construction Industry Picnics were held across the state, with the metropolitan picnic

at Caulfield Racecourse and regional areas at Shepparton, Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat, Traralgon, Portland, Mildura and Albury/Wodonga.

The Industry Picnic Days are a family-orientated with races, raffles, BBQ lunches, rides, entertainment and gifts for the kids. Over 15,000 workers and their families joined in the day of fun at Caulfield Racecourse alone. Traditionally the picnics are held on the first Monday of December, with workers receiving a paid RDO.

Incolink is proud to support the industry unions in putting on such a fantastic event to reward workers and their families for their work throughout the year. Incolink has supported the Industry Picnic Days for many years, as a way of putting back into the Industry. They have become a tradition in giving workers time to spend with their families and colleagues.

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Some images from 2014 Picnics

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John SetkaState Secretary CFMEU Construction and General DivisionVictoria and Tasmania Branch

ince the Australian Skills and Quality Authority (ASQA) was established three years ago there has been a marked shift in requlatory focus. Following some honest feedback from VET stakeholders and

anecdotal evidence about shonky providers, ASQA has adopted a risk-based approach to the auditing and compliance of registered training organisations (RTOs).

Rather than wait out the five-year registration period before carrying out a compliance audit, ASQA has deliberately targeted RTOs with a poor track record. Their mission has been to identify and investigate low quality providers renowned for quickie courses. With the evolution of this risk-based approach, some 130 RTOs have been suspended or had their registration cancelled over the last three years.

A further ASQA initiative has seen the introduction and execution of strategic audits. Last year’s inaugural strategic audit included a review of the Construction Industry Induction (white card) training following concerns regarding quality. This revealed significant issues with the quality of training, particularly the duration of training.

A number of providers were found to provide insufficient teaching time for skills development, and leading to serious question marks were being raised over the conduct of assessments, particularly online assessments.

ASQA recently announced it will continue with its strategic reviews in 2015.

The CFMEU Education and Training Unit welcomes this renewed focus on quality and proper duration of training. For a long time the CFMEU has been arguing for improved regulation on course length.

The shonky providers delivering courses in half the recommended time not only undermine the integrity of industry qualifications and devalue skills, but they also threaten workers’ safety and wellbeing. Time and time again students say,: ‘Joe got his Cert IV in OHS in just 8 eight days,; it took me 27, but he couldn’t even tell me what a risk assessment was”.”

It beggars belief how workers are signed off on courses at Certificate IV level with such limited teaching time; any wonder they fail to grasp the basics.

ASQA’s review into of the quality of training has also led to the development of new standards for RTOs. These will come into effect on 1 January 2015. The standards are the legislative instrument by which ASQA audits and regulates nationally registered training organisations.

Shutting Down The ShonksThe National Regulator Vows To Continue Its Focus On Quality

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High quality intermediate scaffolding instruction at the CFMEU’s Port Melbourne training base. In the past three years 130 substandard RTOs have had their registration suspended or cancelled.

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ational Carpenters Day is an annual event that recently celebrated its sixth year. The event was started in 2008 by Wood, Naturally Better (a subsidiary of Forest and Wood Products Australia).

Over the years it has grown into an important day in the trade calendar, providing a great opportunity to celebrate the work that carpenters do around Australia.

On Friday 21 November 2014, Incolink attended Heidelberg NMIT along with a number of organisations relevant to the carpentry industry and students to recognise the contribution of carpenters to the building and construction industry. Incolink would like to congratulate Aaron Holmes, Apprentice Carpenter of the Year, and Ross O’Neil, Carpenter of the Year.

National Carpenters Day is a great initiative that Incolink is proud to be a part of as it provides motivation and aspiration to the trade as a whole.

www.carpentersday.com.au

For more information and to download the application form please visit the Incolink website: www.incolink.org.au/scholarships or contact Marketing at Incolink by emailing [email protected]

Applications are due Friday 27 February 2015

www.incolink.org.au/scholarships

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n exciting industry partnership between Master Plumbers and the Plumbing Trades Employees Union (PTEU) is

helping to usher in a new era in plumbing apprenticeship training.

In February 2015, for the first time in Victoria and in a demonstration of industry cooperation, plumbing apprenticeship training developed by the industry will be delivered to the industry at the industry training centre in Melbourne – the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC).

The development and commencement of the Certificate III in Plumbing apprenticeship qualification heralds a new era of plumbing training for the industry. Training delivery will be overseen by the board of a new company, Plumbing Industry Training (PIT), which consists of representatives of Master Plumbers and PTEU.

“The industry is investing heavily in training and education in order to ensure and maintain a high standard of training and plumbing skills,” said Ken Gardner, Master Plumbers’ CEO.

The plumbing apprenticeship has been set up to train the group scheme apprentices

employed by Plumbing Apprenticeships Victoria. All apprentices must have completed the Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship) delivered at PICAC or by another provider.

“Ensuring plumbing training keeps pace with industry has never been more important. In the plumbing sector the skill requirements of industry are evolving and changing constantly, and new and innovative products and systems are emerging all the time, particularly relating to water use and re-use,” said Mr Gardner.

Designing up-to-date plumbing training in consultation with key industry stakeholders, as is the case with the new Certificate III in Plumbing, is one of the key ways to ensure plumbing training remains fit for purpose. This is not just important for the plumbers of today, but to equip the plumbers of tomorrow to meet the future sustainability and industry challenges,” said Earl Setches, Secretary, PTEU.

The apprentice training program will commence with a pilot group of 12 first year group scheme apprentices in February 2015. A second first year intake will commence in April and a third first year group will start in August.

The qualification incorporates approximately three years off the job (RTO based) structured training delivery and assessment. The development and design of the course has been a very inclusive process. Group scheme hosts, plumbing employers, members and other industry stakeholders have provided important and informed input and feedback about the best way to deliver skilled apprentices to the industry at all year levels.

In the Plumbing Certificate III, industry has realised its objective to design and deliver training that will broaden and deepen the skills set of industry participants. It is a course that will give students both the technical skills industry requires, but also prepare them to work safely, to be compliant with regulations and to understand the principles behind the technical work they will do in the industry.

“After consultation with employers, it was decided not to deliver the qualification stream by stream as this restricts the depth of skills being developed by apprentices,” said Alexandra Mannell, Master Plumbers General Manager Training and Industry Development.

“Employers advised that if, for example, they specialise in gas work they want their

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Earl SetchesSecretary CEPU (Plumbing Division) and Chair PICAC

A New Era of Plumbing

3 level tower training facility at PICAC

Pre-Apprenticeship students training at PICAC

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apprentice learning about gas throughout their apprenticeship, not all at the one time.”

Rather than the traditional steamed approach, the competencies required for the qualification have been grouped into three ‘skill stages’:

Stage 1 - Foundation plumbing skillsThis stage focuses on the essential skills required by all plumbing apprentices in their first year so they are ‘ready to work’.

The Foundation Skills stage includes ‘Boot Camp’ - an intensive block of upfront basic skill training of six weeks. After ‘Boot Camp’, apprentices will continue with foundation plumbing skills such as basic water supply, gas, sanitary and roofing tasks.

Stage 2 - Installation plumbing skills This stage concentrates on the underpinning skills required by plumbing apprentices to follow plans to install plumbing work. It focuses on practical skill development for plumbing installations in all streams of plumbing, coupled with a strong emphasis on regulations and standards.

Stage 3 - Trades plumbing skills This stage focuses on the more advanced techniques, skills and knowledge required by apprentices as they come to the end of their apprenticeship. Apprentices will be introduced to planning plumbing work and undertaking complex installations in multi-level buildings across all areas of work.

Delivering the new plumbing apprenticeship training at PICAC will allow students to work on the most up-to-date plumbing and related industry equipment in a world class industry owned and run training facility. PICAC’s facility is a working demonstration of the most up-to-date energy efficiency technologies and PICAC’s facilities, and includes the Fire Protection Centre of Excellence; the Occupational Health and Safety Centre of Excellence; a demonstration Green Plumbing House and a world class Reticulated Water System, and the latest technology in water and energy efficiency. A multi-level tower containing practical work stations has been recently added along with new benches, equipment and work stations.

The recent facilities upgrade at PICAC also included the addition of three new classrooms with state-of the-art IT and AV capability. In 2015 first year plumbing apprentices will learn in classrooms which are as leading edge as the practical learning facilities provided at PICAC.

Master Plumbers and PTEU are very proud and appreciative of the level of industry co-operation involved in developing the Plumbing Certificate III. We, and I’m sure the industry as a whole, are very excited to see this necessary and important evolution in plumbing training kick off in 2015, and we wish all the students the very best for their careers in this great industry.

Earl Setches Ken GardnerSecretary Chief ExecutivePlumbing Trades Officer Employee Union Master Plumbers

Ken GardnerChief Executive Officer

Master Plumbers

Apprentice Training

New state of the art classrooms at PICAC

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Wayne SmithExecutive Director National Fire Industry Association of Victoria

ince the last report in ‘OnSite’, NFIA Victoria has addressed a number of issues impacting on the fire industry in Victoria. One of these is a proposed extension on the requirement for WaterMark on pumps

used in the fire industry.

I, together with members of the NFIA Victoria executive, have met with representatives of the Victorian Building Authority to discuss the impact of this requirement if it is introduced into Victoria. NFIA Victoria has also recently provided input into the NFIA national submission on the Australian Building Codes Board ‘Regulation Impact Statement for Consultation Options to ensure that plumbing and drainage products are fit for purpose’ which includes the operation of the WaterMark Scheme.

The association has requested the data that has shown the Victorian regulator the need for the implementation of increased WaterMark requirements for fire protection products. We have not yet received this data, but the association is still in discussion with the Victorian Building Authority.

Another major issue for the tradespeople/technicians and employers in the industry was the advice put out by another industry association that the Department of Housing would be requiring people installing, servicing or maintaining fire protection systems in their facilities and buildings to be third-party accredited with a private accreditation body.

NFIA Victoria was very pleased to learn that this advice was incorrect and the Victorian Government Department of Human Services (DHS) has advised the NFIA the following in writing:

1. DHS recognises AQF Qualifications and Australian Standards

2. The Department has not stated their buildings will be serviced by accredited technicians through a private unregulated third party scheme

3. The organisation that issued this incorrect information will be advising their members of this in their next newsletter.

NFIA Victoria fully supports an appropriate regulatory framework that protects the safety of the community and property, provides adequate consumer protection and recognises and accommodates industry practice and is linked to the national frameworks.

NFIA notes the proposed scheme, referred to above, does not allow for external validation and is wholly run and ruled by a private association. NFIA has no difficulty with that association requiring its own members to submit to the organisation’s “competency test”, but we strongly object to NFIA members being required to submit to processes without the ability for either NFIA Victoria or themselves to have input into the requirements and standards of that accreditation scheme.

Operatives in the fire protection industry who carry out installation, inspection and testing and/or maintenance of fire protection systems work are required to undertake CPC32813 Certificate III Fire Protection and/or CPP30811 Certificate III in Fire Protection Inspect and Test and, in Victoria, CPC32813 is aligned with a licensed trade through the Victorian Building Authority, which sets the vocational qualifications required for these scopes of work. This training is delivered by registered training organisations (ie, in Victoria Certificate III Fire Protection is delivered by Fire Industry Training TOID 22101) as required by the national training framework.

NFIA Victoria itself delivers training Australia-wide through our industry-owned and operated registered training organisation, Fire Industry Training, and we do this collaboratively with our industry partners.

We are committed to ensuring our people have access to skill development as and when they need it, ensuring industry has the skilled, experienced personnel needed for today … and for tomorrow … with opportunity for each individual to choose their own work role and career direction. This is supported with real, practical and effective training, not just a quasi assessment programme. This assists us to deliver a world-class industry to the Victorian community.

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Incolink Drinking Water Researchncolink recently completed research into worker’s water drinking behaviour. Drinking water has important health benefits. Choosing water over alternative drinks, particularly high sugar drinks, can positively impact on health in the long-term. This research, funded by VicHealth, was aimed at gathering an evidence base onto which to deliver effective health promotion

strategies in the industry.

A big ‘thank you’ to everyone who participated in the research. All participants were entered into a draw to win 1 of 3 x $100 Bunnings vouchers.

We have three winners, congratulations to Jonathon Bearup, Don Williams and Nicholas Zaccardi.

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Tanya Chudasko Executive OfficerAssociation of Wall and Ceiling industries Victoria (AWCIV)

Developing a Workforce of Quality Plasterers

he Association of Wall and Ceiling Industries Victoria (AWCIV) is a trade organisation advocating the interests of contractors, suppliers and manufacturers in the wall and ceiling industry and provides members with industry information, network opportunities,

training, technical advice and staying up-to-date about the industry in general. The AWCIV is a peak industry association representing the plasterboard contracting and allied industries.

Association members include residential and commercial contractors skilled in construction of interiors and facades and manufacturers and suppliers in the industry. The AWCIV connects the industry by linking clients, apprentices, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and service providers.

In addition, the AWCIV coordinates and delivers various training programs relevant to building and construction, including:

Industry Insulation Installers CourseThe Association of Wall and Ceilings Industries (AWCI) is working together with ICANZ (the Insulation Council of Australia and New Zealand), the Clean Energy Council and insulation manufacturers and suppliers to deliver an Accredited Industry Insulation Installers Course. For enrolments or information contact us on (03) 9553 6363.

The AWCI has a national focus on key topics and a strong local presence. We are well positioned to achieve beneficial changes within the building and construction industry and would value your support. For more information refer to the contact details below.

T Awards of ExcellenceThe AWCIV’s major event for the year is the Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner held in August each year. More than 250 plasterers, manufacturers, suppliers and valued contacts attended the event this year.

The projects entered this year were of a very high industry standard and demonstrated quality work in all fields of plastering.

Entries that were submitted in the AWCI ANZ National Awards:

Chad Plaster and Facades

Palmers Plaster – Poulson House

Dave Thomas Plaster – Stokes Collection

Total Plaster Supplies - Bendigo Art Gallery

Entry forms for 2015 Awards of Excellence are available from www.awciv.com.au. Don’t delay. Enter now.

For information please contact AWCI Victoria on (03) 9553 6363 or email: [email protected]

CPC31211 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

CPCCBC4047A Quality assure fire-rated lining systems - Full day course.

A Statement of Attainment and a Quality Assure Passive Fire Rated Lining System card are issued upon completion. Builders need to be seeking contractors with this qualification.

CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the Construction Industry

Red to White Card transfers

22137VIC Certificate III in Fibrous Plastering (Shopwork)

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SUICIDE PREVENTIONDo you know someone doing it tough?

Incolink offers Suicide Awareness Training sessions to industry and has been doing so for 15 years. We can come to your office or worksite to deliver this training free of charge. If you would like to know more about this training, contact Incolink Member Services on (03) 9668 3061.

n average, 2250 people die by suicide in Australia each year. Four times more men die by suicide than women.

The reasons people decide to take their own life are multiple and complex.

A person who is suicidal may have the following signs and symptoms:

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• Increased stress

• Increased alcohol and/or drug use

• Changes in behaviour – for example, withdrawal, increased anger or irritability

• Physical changes – for example, lack of interest in appearance, disturbed sleep, changes in appetite and weight

• Talk of suicide or feeling hopeless and worthless.

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An unexpected event or critical incident can be a trigger to the feelings that may lead to thoughts of suicide.

If you, or someone you know, is experiencing any of the above signs it is important to talk to someone. Talk to a friend, family member, trusted colleague. Or call Incolink.

Incolink has a range of support services for workers doing it tough and who may be suicidal.

If you, or someone you know, is doing it tough call Incolink on (03) 9668 3061.

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ncolink is here to help: the Financial Management and Budgeting Support Service is free and confidential.

A budget is a plan – a way of setting out your future financial incomings and outgoings. Sound budgeting can assist you to make the best use of your money and ultimately reduce stress about money. It can show you if you are living beyond your means, something we all tend to do.

You may also come to the realisation that you have unrealistic expectations of what you can achieve and expect on the income that you receive.

To fully appreciate your financial situation will take time and effort. You must gather up evidence of your past income and expenditure to understand how to manage your money.

Some helpful tips:

• Keep a spending diary

• Understand your income, especially if it changes from week to week

• Understand your expenses; do you know your big spending items?

• Do you know your entitlements and concessions if you are unemployed?

• Recognise the difference between ‘needs’ and ‘wants’

• If you can’t pay off your credit card balance each month should you really have or use one?

• Try and identify spending ‘leaks’

• Pay mortgage fortnightly

• Don’t buy a car you can’t afford

Financial Management and Budget Support – from Incolink

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Please contact the Incolink Financial Rights Team to:

• Make an appointment

• Receive a free Incolink Management and Budgeting Support pack

• Have a chat

• (03) 9668 3074

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Phone: 1300 650 890 Web: www.carsearchbrokers.com.au

Check out the ‘Money Smart’ web site: www.moneysmart.gov.au

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ncolink’s ‘Drink Safe Mate’ Program has been recognised by VicHealth for delivering outstanding results.

On 3 December 2014, Incolink won the award for Preventing Harm from Alcohol at the annual VicHealth Awards, which are among the most prestigious in the health sector. The Hon David Davis MP presented the award at the Plaza Ballroom in the city.

The ‘Drink Safe Mate’ project targeted Victorian construction industry apprentices. It aimed at reducing the prevalence of binge drinking among this group. The results were outstanding – nearly all apprentices reported increased knowledge on alcohol harms and changes in behaviour to promote safe drinking.

Congratulations to the Member Services Team for delivering a highly successful project. This is the second award this project has won. Earlier in the year, ‘Drink Safe Mate’ won a Victorian Public Healthcare aware for optimising the health status of Victorians.

And the Winner is... ‘Drink Safe Mate’ Left: Lewis Burnside, Incolink Drug and Alcohol Support

Worker, Jerril Rechter, CEO of VicHealth, Khan Churchill, Incolink Apprentice Support Worker and David Cronin, Incolink Workplace Health Coordinator.

Left: David Cronin, Incolink Workplace Health Coordinator, Khan Churchill, Incolink Apprentice Support Worker, Lewis Burnside, Incolink Drug and Alcohol Support Worker and Honourable David Davis, former Minister for Health.

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Steps to Making an Insurance ClaimMembers of Incolink may be eligible to receive a number of Insurance Benefits (Terms and conditions apply)

STEP 1: Request a Claim FormIf you believe you may have suffered an injury or illness that may result in an insurance claim contact Incolink on (03) 9639 3000 or Total Claims Solutions on (03) 9663 2411.

To download the appropriate insurance claim form visit: www.incolink.org.au or www.totalclaims.com.au

The Industry Funds Liaison Officer, Russell Wilson, is also available to assist queries, on 0408 607 737 or email [email protected]

STEP 2: Filling in the Claim FormComplete all sections of the claim form. It is important that all sections of the insurance claim form are completed in FULL.

Include any copies of medical reports, discharge summary, patient notes, radiologist’s reports and any other relevant information that will assist with the assessment of your claim.

STEP 3: Lodge your ClaimOnce completed, send the claim form to Total Claims Solutions:

Total Claims Solutions Pty Ltd Level 1, 151 Rathdowne Street CARLTON VIC 3053

Ensure you double check that ALL sections of the claim form have been completed correctly before sending. Incomplete claim forms will delay the process.

STEP 4: Claim ReceivedYour claim will be assigned to a case manager who will contact you to discuss the process.

Please refer to the Incolink Accident and Illness Benefits Program Brochure for more information on Benefits.

PLEASE NOTE: Insurance cover is only available for those workers where the employer continues to pay the relevant contributions. If a period exists where no contribution has been paid on your behalf while employed, then no cover will apply for such period. This also applies where there are gaps in the insurance payments.

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The Boys From Baulderstone ith the financial support of Incolink and the construction industry, a team of eight cyclists raised more than $93,000 for the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre through their participation in the recent Ride to Conquer Cancer®.

The team, known as ‘The Boys from Baulderstone’ decided to team up for the annual two day ride through Victoria’s scenic countryside. Not only did they participate in this ride for a worthwhile cause, on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October 2014, they were acknowledged for having two top individual fundraisers and for being the third highest fundraising team in the event.

Proceeds from the epic cycling journey support breakthrough research, exemplary teaching and compassionate care at Peter Mac, the only public hospital in Australia solely dedicated to cancer treatment and research.

The Ride to Conquer Cancer®

Bartolo Scaffidi, Leighton Constructions - Post Entry Quarantine Facility, said that ‘The Boys from Baulderstone’ wanted to thank Incolink and the other industry supporters for their financial backing for the ride.

“We are on a conquest,” Bartolo said. “We decided to team up in the ride to benefit the work of Peter Mac. We had an enjoyable time doing the ride and when the going got tough your contribution kept us motivated.

“We’re here because we know that cancer is too big a disease to ignore. It affects everyone, maybe you, me, our parents, kids, siblings or friends. Sadly, maybe all of the above. By riding in this event we are doing something about it. We’re rolling closer and closer to the end of cancer. It’s an awesome triumph in a physical sense and emotionally as well.”

Bartolo issued an invitation to other industry participants to join the ride next year: “This can be your opportunity to do something challenging and rewarding in so many ways. And you won’t do it alone. We will be doing training rides, helping each other to fundraise, and generating awareness for critical cancer research at Peter Mac.”

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HAVE YOUR SAY AND WIN!You can win 1 of 3 64GB IPad Air 2 by giving us 10-15 minutes of your time…

uring February 2015 ALL workers and employers will be emailed / SMS’d a web link to complete an online Incolink member survey;

alternatively you can access the link directly from our website www.incolink.org.au.

Incolink in conjunction with EY Sweeney are undertaking some member research to find out how we can continue to improve the benefits and services provided as part of your Incolink membership.

To confirm you are eligible to participate, you will need to enter your Incolink membership number when you commence the survey. Your member number is only used to stop duplicate entries – no personal details will be linked.

Any questions please contact Incolink on (03) 9639 3000 or email: [email protected]

Incolink field officers can also assist you to complete the survey when out on site.

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Entry Terms and Conditions:

• Competition is open to Incolink Employer and Worker members only.

• Only one survey per member can be completed.• Winners will be announced on

Monday 9 March 2015• If you are having difficulty with the survey please

contact Incolink on (03) 9639 3000 or email: [email protected]

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AND WIN!By completing our member survey you could win 1 of 3 iPad Air 2’s from Incolink!

This is a rare opportunity to tell Incolink about your membership.The survey takes about 10-15 minutes.

ALL workers and employers will be emailed/SMS’d a web link to the online member survey. Alternatively you can access the link for the survey directly from our website:

Terms and conditions apply.

Opens Wednesday 28 January 2015 closes Friday 6 March 2015.

See page 23 for more details

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