We had our first CICA WA Golf Day on May 15 and were blessed with gorgeous weather. About 50 enthusiastic members came out to show their skills on the golf course. While some swings were impressive and others not so much, the event was a resounding success. If you missed this round, don’t worry – it’s been added as an annual event to the CICAWA Calendar, and you’ll have another shot next year.
We continue to engage with key government bodies, ensuring that our members’ issues are heard and addressed. WorkSafe has been working with industry to complete the major inspection program, and though the state is still a couple of years away from catching up, the governing body has been proactive in collaboration and we’re grateful for it.
Training development is a key directive of CICAWA, and we continue to develop the training program with key stakeholders and events.
As we look forward to the future, we are excited to announce the return of the CICAWA Annual Family Fun Day for its fifth consecutive year. Scheduled for the third Sunday in November, it’s a day for families to come down to the foreshore and enjoy some rides, food and engagement with industry.
This event has always been a great one on the calendar, and we hope to see our members and their families join us again.
Finally, after 10 years I am resigning from my position. It’s time to hand over the reins and look to other projects, but before I do so I’d like to reflect on some of the fantastic successes I’ve seen in my tenure here and emphasise how much I’ve enjoyed the position and pushing for better outcomes for our industry.
Number one being the Certificate 3 in Mobile Cranes, which I hope industry embraces – it’ll improve us for the better.
I’d like to thank all who have helped me over the years. Brandon Hitch has always been a phone call away and has been patient with some very grumpy conversations.
Ben Pieyere has been with me through a lot of this journey, and his support has been fantastic. To my executive teams over the period for all that they’ve done, and last but not least Allan Macpherson.
This has always been his association, and many of the systems in place in Western Australia are because of Allan – I have always tried to represent the industry on his behalf to the best of my ability, and I feel honoured to have been a part of his legacy.
Anthony Grosser
Chair, CICA Western Australia