Western Australia

WA – Corrosion of Subsea Equipment Technical Event

Western Australia – Microbial Marvels: unveiling the hidden world of decay and renewal

Western Australia – YCG Strike Bowling

The WA branch of the Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA) is hosting a YCG Strike Bowling event on Friday 19th April 2024. This is an opportunity for young corrosionists in Perth to network and meet like-minded people.

WA Branch brings UVA Professor to discuss Metal Science

The Western Australia Branch of the Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA) is thrilled to invite all our members and those interested to attend its first Branch Technical Event for 2023.

Event Review: The Wreck Man

Wednesday evening June 24th saw over 60 corrosion enthusiasts gather to witness amazing footage captured by Chris and Allison Selman by whom have cleverly created a documentary called The Wreck Man. The story of Dr. Ian MacLeod, maritime archaeologist, and shipwreck conservator. In 2004 Dr Ian MacLeod was awarded the Corrosion Medal, a recognition bestowed by the ACA for his outstanding scientific and technical work in the field of corrosion in Australasia. Whilst in 2020 for his significant service to the museum and galleries sector Dr Ian was recognised with the medal of the Order of Australia.

WA Branch – Minigolf Evening

On Friday 5th March 2021 approximately 40 corrosion enthusiasts attended the first social event for 2021 at Holey Moley – Northbridge for a fun-filled night of networking and mini-golf.

Meet The ACA’s WA Branch Committee

The WA Branch Committee is made up of a team of dedicated volunteers who are responsible for coordinating a range of initiatives to service the WA Corrosion Community. Check out our committee member profiles so you can get to know who's representing you in the ACA. If you'd like a chance to meet us in person and get involved with our branch and our upcoming activities we'd love to see you at our upcoming Annual General Meeting and Dinner on the 26th of March 2021.

ACA WA Branch – “Corrosion in Medical Devices: What we have learned from Retrieval Studies” Review

ACA WA Branch Technical Meeting March 4th 2020 – Dr Moreica Pabbruwe, Biomedical Engineer, Centre for Implant Technology and Retrieval Analysis (CITRA), Royal Perth Hospital. Dr Moreica Pabbruwe delivered an excellent presentation to a captive audience in the Atrium Theatre, 168 St Georges Terrace, Perth.  Her topic, “Corrosion in Medical Devices: What we have learned from Retrieval Studies”,...

Coating Research and Test Equipment Curtin Corrosion Centre – Step Towards Proactive Decision-Making

The combined meeting of the ACA and Surface Coatings Association Australia (SCAA), held 13 October 2019 at the Curtin Corrosion Centre, heralded a successful event between the two organisations. The enthusiasm of attendees was not dampened by the unseasonal Perth wet weather. The meeting featured presentations by Dr Thunyaluk Pojtanabuntoeng (Kod) and Mr Varun Ghodkay...

WA Branch : Barefoot Bowls

On 2 February 2018, the WA ACA branch held its first event of the year – Barefoot Bowls. Check out the gallery for excellent photos of the festivities. [envira-gallery id=”4067″]

Event Roundup: WA Branch Risk Based Assessment of Internal Corrosion

On 20 September The WA Branch hosted a  Technical Event; Risk-Based Assessment of Internal Corrosion Features to Reduce Inspection Requirements Speaker Dr Derek Scales, Lead Engineer, Atteris Pty Ltd [envira-gallery id=”3457″] [envira-gallery id=”3465″]