ACA Management, with the support of the ACA Board, have decided to reschedule our 2021 conference date to the new dates of February 13 – 16 2022, at the same venue in Newcastle. This decision does not affect our plans for Corrosion and Prevention 2022, and the conference in Perth will go ahead in November 2022 as scheduled.
25th August 2021
It is with great sadness that we record the sudden passing of Andreas Gabriel on the 10th August 2021, at the age of 51. Andreas was an active member of The ACA over the years. He served ACA NZ Branch in several senior roles including Auckland Division Chairman (2008-2009) and NZ Branch President (2010-2013). Andreas was highly respected for his contributions to the corrosion control community throughout NZ. The ACA extends its deepest sympathies to the Gabriel family. We encourage anyone who is able to contribute to the givealittle campaign set up by Andreas's Colleagues at NZ Corrosion Services Ltd to assist Andreas's family during this time.
24th August 2021
Dear Members, Wherever you are across Australasia, I hope you are all keeping safe in these challenging times. With the uncertainty associated with Covid-19 lockdowns and travel restrictions, 2021 has not yet returned to business as usual for the Australasian Corrosion Association. Despite the difficult economic climate the Association has performed strongly in the first...
18th August 2021
Are you a registered student in a secondary or tertiary institution looking for a future in our industry as a trades person, engineer or scientist? Do you know someone who would like to become engaged with the Corrosion Prevention, Coatings, Integrity or Materials Engineering facets of our industry at all levels? If you are not yet a student member of the ACA, as a special offer, Student Membership is being offered to the first 100 new students at the reduced rate of only $10.00.
16th August 2021Throughout the 2021 year, the ACA has maintained an active risk management approach for dealing with the impacts of Covid-19, particularly with respect to Corrosion & Prevention 2021. The ACA has prepared several contingency plans for various scenarios. Our aim remains to deliver this year’s conference in person to provide maximum value to all delegates, presenters, exhibitors and sponsors. However, with the current evolving Covid situation in Australia, we are exploring several alternate scheduling and delivery options. This issue has the team's full attention, and a detailed update will be provided by early September.
16th August 2021
The Brian Cherry Award Forum is open to postgraduate and final year undergraduate research students studying at an Australasian University. Applicants could be studying any aspect of corrosion, including but not limited to metallic and non-metallic corrosion, corrosion management, corrosion mitigation, and corrosion protection. Taking part in the Forum provides students with the opportunity to...
15th August 2021
oundation are offering a whopping 25 scholarships valued at over 50,000 dollars! We're incredibly grateful that with the support of the ACA Foundation and the generous contributions of some of our corporate partners, we can continue to support the growth of our Corrosion Community and provide professional development opportunities for our members old and new.
11th August 2021
On July 15th 2021, the Australian Electrolysis Committee met for the 88th time to host a hybrid version of the biannual meeting from the ACA Head Office in Preston. If you missed out on attending on the day, we've uploaded all seven presentations to our webinar library and a copy of the NSW Electrolysis Committee's Revised Red Book, all free to access for ACA members.
9th August 2021
Our Association owes a great deal of its success to the great work done by over 100 volunteers at any given time. Joining one of our committees is a fantastic way to make deep ties and enact positive change across our Association. We're currently seeking to expand the membership on a range of committees including ACA Board Subcommittees, The ACA Foundation and the Young Corrosion Group Steering Committee. So if you're interested in any of these opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
21st July 2021
The Australian Pipelines and Gas Association and the The Australasian Corrosion Association have joined together to host a technical seminar to discuss the challenges and solutions for preventing corrosion in pipelines, some of our most vital infrastructure. This hybrid event will feature 8 guest presentations, headlined by Keynote Speaker Kevin Garrity, of Mears Integrity Solutions (USA), focusing on technologies such as materials selection, coatings and cathodic protection used to attain the desired design life of our assets will be discussed. Speakers will share their experience and those of others they have learned from, and include case studies in their presentations.
30th June 2021
The ACA Protective Coatings Technical Group in collaboration with the ACA Applicators Technical Group hosted two events as part of their Central Queensland Roadshow. One in Gladstone, the other in Mackay, both important industrial centres. At the last minute, the ACA Victorian delegates and speakers were locked down, leaving precious little time to prepare remote...
24th June 2021
The ACA Board’s Governance Committee is establishing a Steering Committee comprising of representatives from each of the state branches to review the constitution, and the associated by-laws, of the organization. The Steering Committee will consult with members, consolidate input and provide recommendations to the Board. The Review will be conducted during 2021 with final recommendations...
17th June 2021
The NACE East Asia Pacific Area and the Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA) have teamed up to bring you an exciting event that promises to be bigger and better than ever. Help establish yourself as a leader and industry expert in front of professionals from across the region by becoming a speaker - from right where you are!
9th June 2021
Allow us to introduce our ACA President for 2021, Igor Chaves. To get know a little bit more about Igor and his background with the ACA you can read his first membership address here.
3rd June 2021
With a recent Covid19 outbreak in Melbourne and the new restrictions the Annual General Meeting is online only Please signup for the Webinar on Zoom If you can’t attend please download a Proxy form and return it to aca@corrosion.com.au today!
24th May 2021