Memberships and awards

Memberships
The Safety Institute of Australia Ltd is Australia’s professional body for health & safety professionals. With over 60 years experience, and a membership fast approaching 4,000, the SIA aims to develop, maintain and promote a body of knowledge that defines professional practice in OHS. SIA and Koolat Safety are committed to creating a profession that delivers the highest standards of OHS that can be achieved through the engagement of members, corporate and strategic partners, governing bodies and key profession stakeholders.

The Gladstone Engineering Alliance Inc. (GEA) is the peak representative body for leading the development of a world recognised competitive engineering and engineering support services sector within the Central Queensland Region. Established in 2003, the GEA provides representation and advocacy for engineering manufacturers, service suppliers and their suppliers and seeks to further develop industry support capabilities throughout the Central Queensland Region.

Awards
		The Awards night is the Queensland building and construction industry’s most prestigious event, recognising the training achievements of industry including students, schools, trainers, training organisations, industry employees and employers. Nominations: Nominating an individual or organisation for a CSQ Award provides a great way to recognise hard work and commitment. Important dates for nominations will be released shortly.
		Winner of the Civil Contractors Federation Award for 2009 Construction Professional of the year Finalist for the Baulderstone Award for 2009 Private Registered Training Organisation of the year Finalist for the QLeave Award for Individual Trainer of the Year 2009