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Young Professionals NSW - past events
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Women of Waste Seminar – Proudly sponsored by Dept of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW (October 2010)
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High tea was served as Val Southam (WMAA), Pam Allan (Phoslock Water Services), Anne Prince (APC Environmental Management) and Jane Castle (Total Environment Centre) shared their experiences and lessons learned in the waste industry with the audience. Registrations and raffles held on the day raised $650 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
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Future Trends in Waste Management Brekkie Catch-Up (August 2009)
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Dr Isa Yunusa (UTS) presented on recent studies relating to land application of ash and other industrial products. Tony Khoury (Waste Contractors and Recyclers Association) and Jeff Angel (Total Environment Centre) debated the pros and cons of Container Deposit Legislation from an industry and community perspective. Hazel Rowley (UNSW) presented on a life cycle perspective of waste management.
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| Woodlawn Bioreactor Site Tour – Proudly sponsored by Veolia Environmental Services (May 2010) |
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Henry Gundry (Woodlawn Operations and Environmental Manager) provided expert commentary on the range of operations undertaken at the Woodlawn Bioreactor, including current and future challenges faced at the Site. The tour received exclusive access and insight into the mine void and operations area; landfill gas extraction; leachate extraction and reinjection; tipping operations; power generation plant; aquaculture applications, hydroponics greenhouse processes and onsite mine tailing areas to be rehabilitated.
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| Women of Waste Seminar – Proudly sponsored by Dept of Environment, Climate Change and Water (October 2009) |
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High tea was served as Veena Sahajwalla (UNSW), Debbie Romp (Transpacific Industries) and Daniela Santucci (Bankstown Council) shared their thoughts, knowledge and experiences in the waste industry. Registrations and raffles raised approximately $600 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
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| Energy from Waste Brekkie Catch-Up (2009) |
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Dr Patricia Chamberlain (C4ES) and Lee Sellick (AECOM) discussed comparisons between Australian and European settings for creating energy from waste. Attendees at this seminar learnt what exists in Australia, future directions for our energy from waste sector and how this compared to the European setting.
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| E Waste Brekkie Catch-Up (March 2009) |
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Alex Young (Dept of Environment and Climate Change), Oliver Bradshaw (Bankstown Council) and Alvin Piadasa (TES-AMM) presented on the existing and future directions of electronic waste.
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| Site Tour of Blaxland WMF and Earthpower (November 2008) |
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Sally Thompson (Waste & Resources Engineer) of Blue Mountains City Council provided a guided tour of Blaxland Waste Management Facility during the construction of a new landfill cell, including unique design features and installation of landfill lining activities. David Clarke (Site Manager) from Veolia Environmental Services gave an insightful tour of the processes involved at Earthpower to generate green-energy from food waste and production of nutrient rich fertiliser by-product.
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| Stakeholder Engagement Workshop (July 2008) |
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This workshop gave waste/resource young professionals greater confidence and strategies in working with their community and stakeholders. Topics covered in the workshop provided participants with the skills needed to plan, conduct and manage stakeholder/community consultation programs, engagement initiatives and social marketing.
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| Inaugural Brekkie Catch-Up (June 2008) |
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Mike Ritchie (SITA Environmental Solutions) provided a lively account of his experiences to date and shared his viewpoints on the status and the future of the industry. Eve Graham (Waverly Council), as winner of the 2007 Conference Scholarship competition, shared her experiences of attending a waste conference in New Zealand.
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| Site Visits of SITA-CEC Environmental Solutions, Raymond Terrace and Tamburlaine Organic Wines, Pokolbin (March 2008) |
| The Facility Supervisor lead a walk through the majority of operating areas at the SITA – CEC Environmental Solutions facility and discussed operating challenges, benefits and process improvements since facility commencement. Tamburlaine Wines owner, Mark Davidson, led a tour and discussed how and why Tamburlaine was one of the first wineries in Australia to adopt an environmental management system and manage its vineyards to Australian Certified Organic standards. |
| Young Professionals Sundowner – Proudly sponsored by Hyder Consulting (September 2007) |
| A evening of Young Professionals socialising and networking with other Young Professionals from throughout the waste industry. Guest speaker, Ron Wainberg, (Hyder Consulting) gave an inspiring speech outlining "The role of the next generation in driving the Waste Management Industry forward". |
| ANSTO Site Visit (March 2007) |
| A tour of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) facility highlighted the range of activities undertaken and the challenges involved in successfully operating a nuclear research and development facility. |
| Site Visits - Sustainability in Action (March 2005) |
| A tour of O-I Glass, Penrith (an affiliate of Owens Illinois Inc) and Tooheys NSW, Lidcombe (a Lion Nathan brand) demonstrated how sustainability considerations can be integrated into the daily running of commercial beer manufacture and glass packaging operations. |
| Information Nights for Students – Opportunities in the Waste Industry (August 2006) |
| Held at UTS with presentations by Hazel Rowley (from The Centre for Water and Waste Technology at UNSW), Shauna Coffey (Hyder Consulting) and Jo Drummond (EcCell Environmental). |
| Information Nights for Students – Opportunities in the Waste Industry (October 2005) |
| Held at UNSW with presentations by Adrian Roberts (GHD Pty Ltd), Siobhan Spoljaric (NSW Department of Environment and Conservation) and Tony Wilkins (News Ltd and former WMAA NSW branch president).
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