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RWTA-Revora Webinar: Electrification of Refrigerated Trucks-Where are we headed?

Revora presented last week to an interested audience who were keen to know where Australia stands with the electrification of trucks.

Revora presented last week to an interested audience who were keen to know where Australia stands with the electrification of trucks.

There were many people who were unable to attend as so we recorded this and encourage you to take some time to see it if you missed it.

Nathan Gore-Brown discusses:

  • Why are zero emission trucks coming to refrigerated transport?

  • What technologies will support ZE trucks?

  • What can make them a success?

  • Where will they work and where they will not…yet!

Where can your fleets start the journey.

For more information feel free to contact Nathan:
M: 0424 407 002
E: nathan@revora.au

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Mental Health Training Update!

Mental Health in the workplace prevents burnout, disengagement, sick days and strained relationships in the workplace. In the wake of COVID-19, it’s never been more critical for individuals, businesses and their HR leaders to address mental well-being.  

Take a few minutes now to watch a short video with Liz Tully from Mental Wealth at Work giving some updates on what’s available for you and your workplace now! 

Mental Health in the workplace prevents burnout, disengagement, sick days and strained relationships in the workplace. In the wake of COVID-19, it’s never been more critical for individuals, businesses and their HR leaders to address mental well-being.  

Take a few minutes now to watch a short video with Liz Tully from Mental Wealth at Work giving some updates on what’s available for you and your workplace now! 

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Mark Squirrel to present at the 2023 RWTA Conference and Exhibition

Always keen to bring you the best of the best at our conferences, we would like to introduce you to Mark ‘Squiz’ Squirrel who will be speaking at the 81st RWTA National Conference.  

Always keen to bring you the best of the best at our conferences, we would like to introduce you to Mark ‘Squiz’ Squirrel who will be speaking at the 81st RWTA National Conference.  

Squiz is the author of a memoir ‘From Arafat to Everest’ and has received the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for service to the international community through humanitarian aid.

Mark “Squiz” Squirrell OAM has lived a high risk and high impact life.

He was awarded the coveted ‘Green Beret’ whilst serving with the Australian Commando’s and then went on to work across the globe as an International Aid Worker.

Squiz escorted food convoys through the Gaza Strip, negotiated with the Liberation Tigers of Tamel Eelam (Tamil Tigers) and brokered deals with Somali Clansmen to ensure the safe delivery of United Nations food aid.

Squiz will be speaking of how his exposure to conflict and in particular, those that endure poverty, inspired him to climb Mount Everest to raise awareness of global hunger. The cold chain feeds people, delivering confidence in food quality, every day. Squiz, in his own way, did the same.

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Media Release; National Food Supply Chain Alliance

Labour shortages continue to impact businesses across Australia's food supply chain which, as one of a number of costs to business, ultimately impacts every Australian at the register.

The RWTA is one of the 9 companies that make up that National Food Supply Chain Alliance. As a member of the Alliance, labour shortages continue to impact businesses across Australia's food supply chain which, as one of a number of costs to business, ultimately impacts every Australian at the register. We need to expand our horizons and attract workers from overseas, particularly ASEAN countries. Please click belowto read more:

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Welcoming Preventure as a New Member of the RWTA!

Preventure has developed an affordable, Wearable Technology platform that utilises data analytics and Sports Science to reduce workplace musculoskeletal Injuries and support return-to-work efforts.

Is your workforce impacted by back, shoulder, or lower limb muscle-stressing injuries?

We know that the Australian Cold Chain involves many manual work tasks. When you find good employees, the last thing you want is to lose them due to preventable injuries.  

Preventure has developed an affordable, Wearable Technology platform that utilises data analytics and Sports Science to reduce workplace musculoskeletal Injuries and support return-to-work efforts.

The Preventure team believes in a world where individualised injury prevention programs are available for every worker. 

The Preventure platform is aimed at the worker, with no GPS tracking and a number of other features being built in collaboration with unions. 

If you have anyone in Safety, Operations, or Workers' Compensation roles that are interested, book a free 45-minute virtual demo with Amy today

E: amy@preventure.live 

P: 0406 336 323

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Viotas’s Michael Zammit has written an article on Gabor Hilton, formerly of AB Oxford Cold Storage Company. 

Viotas’s Michael Zammit has written an article on Gabor Hilton, formerly of AB Oxford Cold Storage Company. 

This case study touches on the development of demand management processes through the eyes of Gabor Hilton who was part of the third-generation business known as Oxford Cold Storage which was founded in Melbourne over four decades ago.

Discover some historical information on the cold chain in Australia dating back to the 1970’s and more!

 

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Eurocold are now in Sydney!

Eurocold is pleased to announce that they are now in Sydney and are looking forward to servicing all your refrigerated truck requirements!

Eurocold is pleased to announce that they are now in Sydney and are looking forward to servicing all your refrigerated truck requirements!

Eurocold build refrigerated trucks for the cold chain.

  • Euro- designed and energy efficient, Eurocold make for the best refrigeration units across all major truck models.

  • They offer fleet partnership solutions, from managing fleets to funding all refrigerated truck asset types, they can create a solution to suit your companies requirements.

To learn more, call Rachel Richens - Business Development Manager on 0484 664 114

Eurocold Sydney
607 Great Western Highway, Greystanes, NSW.
sydney@eurocold.com.au
P: 02 7258 7148

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Introducing New Tech Logistics, the newest member of the RWTA!

We are delighted to welcome New Tech Logistics who have joined the RWTA recently! New Tech Logistics have 20 B-doubles moving Linehaul freight on the East Coast of Australia.

We are delighted to welcome New Tech Logistics who have joined the RWTA recently! New Tech Logistics have 20 B-doubles moving Linehaul freight on the East Coast of Australia.

They offer overnight services from Sydney to Brisbane/Melbourne and Return with a 2-day service between Brisbane and Melbourne. New Tech Logistics has a team of dedicated and experienced transport people with a wealth of knowledge.

They continue to grow and are proud that they offer their customers a service second to none. They are building a transport company with an emphasis on a positive people culture ensuring they keep their team safe, and stay true to their company values.

Their vision is to stay focused on delivering on customers’ needs and having a hands-on Management team. They provide an authentic transport experience where open and honest communication is provided to their customers. They pride themselves on aligning with companies and customers who are looking for a reliable transport company that is on-time, proactively communicating and ensuring their management team focusing on satisfying customer requirements.

 

Like to know more? Contact operations@newtechlogistics.com.au

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Interview with Lisa Giakalis, Zoom Recruitment

Take a few minutes as Lisa Giakalis is interviewed by our EO, Marianne Kintzel. See how Zoom Recruitment can benefit your company!

Take a few minutes as Lisa Giakalis is interviewed by our EO, Marianne Kintzel.

See how Zoom Recruitment can benefit your company!

For more information please contact Tanja Kozlina - 0475 981 172 tkozlina@zoomrecruitment.com.au

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The Frank Vale Winner 2023 is to fly to the USA to compete face to face in Arizona!

Take a few minutes to hear Greg Laurin, GCCF Chairman and Adam Thocher, Exec Director Global Cold Chain Foundation give an overview of what is in store for the GCCA’s conference in Scottsdale Arizona. Exciting news! This year after a three year hiatus, the Next Gen Award, the truly international competition will have in attendance winners from North America, Brazil, Latin America, Europe, South Africa and of course Australia competing for the Global Next Gen Award! 

Take a few minutes to hear Greg Laurin, GCCF Chairman and Adam Thocher, Exec Director Global Cold Chain Foundation give an overview of what is in store for the GCCA’s conference in Scottsdale Arizona. Exciting news! This year after a three year hiatus, the Next Gen Award, the truly international competition will have in attendance winners from North America, Brazil, Latin America, Europe, South Africa and of course Australia competing for the Global Next Gen Award! 

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Mental Health at Work - Next Online Session: May 22-29

Do people come to you with their problems?

Have you been in a situation where someone is in trouble, and you hoped that whatever you said helped them and not made it worse?

In that case, we have a Mental Health First Aid Course available just for you!

Do people come to you with their problems?

Have you been in a situation where someone is in trouble, and you hoped that whatever you said helped them and not made it worse?

In that case, we have a Mental Health First Aid Course available just for you!

This accredited program will teach you how to spot the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions, build confidence in having a mental health conversation with a colleague or loved one, give practical tools to assist in a mental health crisis…and much more.

What is it?

The Mental Health First Aid course teaches participants to assist someone who is:

  • developing a mental health problem

  • experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem

  • in a mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received.

What will I learn?

By attending this course, you will learn:

  • about the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions

  • how to provide initial help

  • where to direct a person to get professional help

  • how to provide first aid in a crisis situation.

 

DETAILS

This Course is delivered Online by Liz Tully, Founder and Owner of Mental Wealth at Work

Content:

6 hours of self-paced online learning

2 x 2.5hr instructor led zoom sessions

Dates:

Monday 22nd May 2023 AND

Monday 29th May 2023

Time:

9.30am – 12 noon (QLD time)

Cost:

Members $340

Non-Members $370

Click here to register!

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RWTA Conference 2023: Registrations Open!

Registrations are open for the RWTA 81st Conference and Exhibition at the stunning QT Gold Coast!

Join us to discuss “The Cold Chain; Volatility, Global Conflicts and Agility.

  

Registrations are open for the RWTA 81st Conference and Exhibition at the stunning QT Gold Coast!

Join us to discuss “The Cold Chain; Volatility, Global Conflicts and Agility.”

Early Bird Rates apply until 30th April- Book Now

  • Sunday - Networking Events at the Gold Coast during the day and into the night!  

  • Monday, Tuesday - A great line up of speakers, panels and tech talks - and great networking opportunities!

  • Tuesday Evening - Annual Gala Dinner and Frank Vale Award Presentation.

Visit the conference website and book NOW!

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Your Opportunity to Attract Scott’s Staff

It is important that we can encourage these people to remain in the cold chain industry. They are specialists in their field and I hope that they will be snapped up by companies in our sector who need them.

As you will be aware, Scott’s RL went into receivership recently. There are 1500 staff displaced as a result.

It is important that we can encourage these people to remain in the cold chain industry.

They are specialists in their field and I hope that they will be snapped up by companies in our sector who need them.

The RWTA have been in contact with KordaMentha (appointed Receivers and Managers of the Companies on 27 February 2023) and can confirm that they have created a ‘Jobs Board’ section on their website (Scott's Refrigerated Logistics Group (kordamentha.com) for all available job opportunities that have been received by the Receivers. 

If you have a job opportunity, please email Wibur of KordaMentha at Wilbur.Stephenson@kordamentha.com with

  • the name of your company

  • your website address

  • your location

  • a central contact that can take queries, a phone number and email address

  • the role that your require to be filled with some information about said position/s

They will add this to the website that has been given to all staff from Scott’s RL.

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Parliamentary Friends of Trucks, Trailers, Transport & Logistics Function Canberra - Monday the 6th March.

On Monday evening, the Cold Chain met in Canberra. It was an exciting meeting at Parliament House for the Refrigerated Warehouse & Transport Association of Australia (RWTA) and its members.

On Monday evening, the Cold Chain met in Canberra.

It was an exciting meeting at Parliament House for the Refrigerated Warehouse & Transport Association of Australia (RWTA) and members.

The very generous Senator Glenn Sterle and the Hon Nola Marino MP hosted and co-chaired the Parliamentary Friends of Trucks, Trailers, Transport & Logistics.  We are grateful also to The Hon Bridget McKenzie for supporting us on the night with dozens of MP's and Senators that were part of this non-partisan forum.

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The RWTA Ammonia Emergency Management Training is being held in YOUR STATE!

The RWTA Ammonia Emergency Management Training has been designed by the Cold Chain for the Cold Chain to ensure safety of staff, avoid potential injury, financial loss, bad press, litigation, loss of production and environmental damage.

The RWTA Ammonia Emergency Management Training has been designed by the Cold Chain for the Cold Chain to ensure safety of staff, avoid potential injury, financial loss, bad press, litigation, loss of production and environmental damage.

Sessions available in every State for 2023 - Registration is now open!

Click on your state below to book into the next available training session:

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Interview with Daniel Russian from Academy HR

Join new Member of the RWTA, Daniel Russian of Academy HR talk about the two sides of his business that will benefit the cold chain in Australia. Labour hire for warehouses and logistics paired with office and commercial and industrial cleaning make for an unbeatable pairing!

 Academy HR was founded in 2014 with the goal of providing businesses with reliable, high quality labour hire, cleaning services & delivering excellence and innovation to the recruitment industry.

Join new Member of the RWTA, Daniel Russian of Academy HR talk about the two sides of his business that will benefit the cold chain in Australia. Labour hire for warehouses and logistics paired with office and commercial and industrial cleaning make for an unbeatable pairing!

 Academy HR was founded in 2014 with the goal of providing businesses with reliable, high quality labour hire, cleaning services & delivering excellence and innovation to the recruitment industry.

 

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Sometimes you just need a hand.

Sometimes you may not have the qualified staff to do a specialist Human Resources or Workplace Health and Safety job. That’s why the RWTA are registered as an assist partner of Employsure.

Sometimes you may not have the qualified staff to do a specialist Human Resources or Workplace Health and Safety job.

That’s why the RWTA are registered as an assist partner of Employsure.

That means you now have access to HR and WHS support for your company.

To learn more, call Marty at Employsure and use the code RWTA2023 to access your discount.

Marty Fincher

Lead Business Development Partner

Employsure Pty Ltd

M: 0438 344 213

E: marty.fincher@employsure.com.au

W: www.employsure.com.au

Click on the pictures below to open the brochures.

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