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From Gallipoli Trenches to Sunken Ships: How Corrosion Tells the Story of War and Time

CTG Chairperson’s Message: 2024 Year in Review

Industrial Painters and Blasters Advocacy with Navy  

During the C&P Conference in Cairns and post the NAVSEA and Defence Forum on Wednesday 13 November 2024, the ACA invited senior members of the Navy and Defence agencies, strategic alliance partner AMPP, and industry representatives, to discuss plans to raise the standards of training and certification of industrial painters and blasters working on Navy vessels and the industry more broadly.

Brian Cherry Awards Forum 2024

Online – 2024 ACA Annual General Meeting

2024 – Event Sponsorship Opportunities

We’re looking forward to working closely with our sponsors and our Branches to deliver a fantastic range of events and activities across Australasia over the course of the year.

End of Year Message from the ACA President

In his year-end address, Isaac Isakovich Castillo, President of the Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA), expresses deep appreciation to members for their unwavering dedication.

First ACA Sustainability Forum to be held at 2023 Corrosion & Prevention

ACA met with European delegation at the AMPP Conference and locked in details for the Forum. Photo: AMPP. The ACA is delighted to announce that a Sustainability Forum will be held as a new initiative for the Corrosion & Prevention 2023 Conference in Perth from 12th to 15th November. The Sustainability Forum will complement the...

Corrosion & Prevention 2023: here are the first four plenary speakers

We’re very excited to introduce the first four of our wider plenary speaking line-up. Drawing from experts in their field, both local and internationally sourced, we have: • Dr. Jason Lee: with an esteemed career in Materials Engineering and a research focus on subjects as the improved fundamental understanding of the localised corrosion and electrochemistry...

World Corrosion Awareness day

We celebrated World Corrosion Awareness Day on the 24th of April, and the ACA endorsed the commitment to the corrosion community and the work that been done to respond to the ongoing challenges proposed by the impacts of corrosion. Read the full message below. “On this World Corrosion Awareness Day, 24th of April, the ACA can’t...

ACA endorses partnership with AMPP at 2023 Conference in Denver

The ACA Board Chair, Dean Ferguson, and the ACA CEO, Maree Tetlow, were busy with multiple partner meetings and connecting with international stakeholders at the 2023 AMPP Conference, this March in Denver, Colorado.  They participated in successful ACA/AMPP joint meeting when they covered how we can collaborate with some advocacy, how we might identify new...

More events and new systems: a message from the CEO

The ACA is working on a range of events for the corrosion community in 2023. Members can expect more meetings, seminars, and the annual Corrosion & Prevention conference, to be hosted in Perth (WA). Our organisation is also invigorating the Technical Groups and their incredible work in promoting education, collaboration and research among the group....

ACA welcomes new board directors

The ACA is adding two experienced professionals to the Board of Directors. Madeline Laurenson is an engineer with a Master of Commerce and a strong industry background gained from experience in a range of engineering industry sectors. She currently works for Engineering Australia, bringing skills gained in a like-minded organisation to deliver value to stakeholders and contribute to...

ACA launches Training Program for 2023

The Australasian Corrosion Association is bringing a range of courses in the new year, focusing on the needs of our members and the corrosion sector.  Our team has been working to offer basic, mid-level and advanced training programs in Australia and New Zealand. Students will be learning from experienced professionals and relevant people in the...

ACA Annual Report 2022

The ACA has now released its 2022 Annual Report. The brochure compiles the highlights of the hard work the team has done across its efforts in Training, Membership, Technical Groups, Branch Events, Conference, and more. Despite the challenges operating following a year of lockdowns and broader COVID impacts, the ACA has demonstrated enthusiasm for delivering...