The Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA)

Meet the IQA Ambassadors - The IQA is strengthening connections across our sector through our network of local Ambassadors. They are the bridge between our organisation and our vibrant community of members. As your local representatives, they connect and support your professional journey, ensuring your voice helps shape our future initiatives - with Alexandria Murray, Allan Schoenfisch, Blake Ardrey, Brendan E., Carly Monaghan, Charlie Eaton, Clayton Hill, Dean Olzard, Harry Lewis, Ezrah Waith, Francis Lourey, Frank Grech, Greg Dressler FIQ, James Rowe, Jason Egan FIQ, Malcolm McDonald, Michael Willmott, Nick Lahman, Reynaldo Yeo, Richard Lightfoot, Steve Franklin, Tegan Smith, Thomas Sherd and Tylah Drochmann. Connect with your local Ambassador here: https://lnkd.in/dW4WKuXx #IQAAmbassadors #Quarrying #IQACommunity #QuarryAustralia

Warm holiday wishes from the IQA! The IQA team, along with all our committees, sincerely thanks our outstanding members, partners, and the entire quarrying community for their invaluable support. Your dedication and passion have been the bedrock of our sector’s achievements this year. May this festive season bring you joy, peace, and a well-deserved break with loved ones. Here's to a Merry Christmas and a bright New Year! We look forward to supporting your professional growth and driving innovation in 2025. #IQACommunity #FestiveCheers #quarryingsector #quarryingAusralia

IQA's new chapter in Diversity & Inclusion We're excited to announce three major steps in our commitment to building a more diverse and inclusive quarrying sector: 1. Our new Diversity & Inclusion Policy 2. Strategic partnership with Diversity Council Australia Ltd connecting us with 1,300+ leading organisations 3. Access to best-practice D&I resources, research, and professional development opportunities "We recognise that our sector's strength lies in its ability to reflect and represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve." - Jane Schmitt, IQA CEO Want to get involved? Drop us a message at iqa@quarry.com.au #IQADiversity #InclusiveWorkplace #IQAInclusion #IQACommunity #QuarryingAustralia MORE INFO: https://lnkd.in/dxf4Kqbn

**IMPORTANT CPD UPDATE | 2024 IQA National Conference Delegates**   The IQA is currently processing CPD certificates for our recent National Conference attendees:   - NSW delegates: your certificates have been processed & are on their way   - QLD certificates are pending regulatory approval and will be distributed once received   We thank all our delegates for their participation in what was an outstanding conference and appreciate your patience as we finalise these important professional development records.   #IQA2024 #ProfessionalDevelopment #Quarrying #CPD

The IQA End-of-Year Celebrations Continue - Tasmania Style! Next stop on IQA's nationwide celebration tour: Launceston, where we're raising the bar with a unique twist on our end-of-year gathering! Join the IQA Tasmania Branch for an an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the iconic James Boags Brewery, followed by our AGM and networking dinner at the Sports Garden Hotel. - Thursday, 28 November 2024 From Hunter to Wollongong, and now to Launceston - our IQA community knows how to wrap up 2024 in style! - with Forze Explosive Services MORE INFO: https://lnkd.in/g54gUXUK #IQATAS #Quarrying #Tasmania #IQANetworking #IQAEndOfYear2024

The IQA End-of-Year Networking Celebrations Roll On! Next stop: NSW Hunter Region! Join industry peers for our annual networking dinner at Charlestown Golf Club, Hillsborough. - Thursday, 28 November, 6PM From Victoria to North Queensland, Tassie and now NSW - the IQA community is celebrating 2024's achievements in style across Australia! Families welcome. REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/gYuwJS-C #IQANSWHunter #Quarrying #IQAEndOfYear2024 #IndustryNetworking - with Greg Dressler FIQ

Last IQA QLD Fireside Chat of 2024! Don't miss this one... Ever wondered how to build bridges between quarrying and construction? Join us for an intimate evening with Amanda Bulow, the force behind Awesome Women in Construction (AWIC). Amanda will share her journey from identifying industry blind spots to founding a movement that's empowering women across Australia. - Hamilton Hotel, Brisbane - Thursday, 28 November, 5:30pm What's on the agenda? Candid discussions, real experiences, and insights into navigating and thriving in our industry. Plus, the networking opportunities you've come to love from our Women In Quarrying events! REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/gHQfEzvR MORE INFO: Contact Rebecca Farnes at rfarnes@quarry.com.au #IQAQL #WomenInQuarrying #WomenInConstruction #IndustryLeaders #ProfessionalDevelopment #IQANetworking

Wrap up 2024 with the quarrying community! The IQA Southern NSW Sub-Branch invites you to our End of Year Networking Dinner at the Wollongong Golf Club. - Special year-in-review presentation by Michael Holz - Premium canapés and beverages - Quality time with industry peers - WHEN: Thursday, 27 Nov, 6pm - 10pm - WHERE:Wollongong Golf Club, NSW Limited seats available - secure yours today at quarry.com.au MORE INFO: Contact Mikayla Stephen at mstephen@quarry.com.au #IQAustralia #Quarrying #IndustryNetworking #NSW #IQASoutherNSW #ProfessionalDevelopment

IQA National Conference 2024: A new industry benchmark As the dust settles on our Adelaide conference, the numbers tell an incredible story: 635 delegates, 77 exhibitors, and 52 speakers came together to shape our industry's future. Watch our conference highlights below! Spot yourself or your colleagues? Tag them in the comments! Thank you to our Platinum Partners - Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia, Komatsu Australia and Caterpillar Inc. - our sponsors, exhibitors and every participant who made this our most successful conference yet. See you at our IQA branch events across Australia, and at IQA Conference 2026 on the Gold Coast! More photos: https://lnkd.in/d4Xx-cyb #IQA2024 #QuarryingIndustry #IndustryInnovation #AdelaideConference - with Jane Schmitt, Michael Close, Tegan Smith, Laura Bennie, Andrew Britton

Good luck to all teams hitting the greens today at the IQA WA Branch Annual Golf Day at Joondalup Golf Club! Whether you're representing your company, Women in Quarrying (WIQ), or our Young Member Network (YMN), we hope you have a fantastic day of networking and friendly competition. Special thanks to all our sponsors for supporting this event - WesTrac Cat, Metso, ASTEC, Komatsu Australia, Dodge Industrial, Inc., Matec Pacific Looking forward to sharing highlights from what promises to be a great day of golf and industry connection. #IQAustralia #Quarrying #Golf #WomenInQuarrying #YMN #NetworkingEvent #WABranch - Jaye Gowan