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Episode 5
Reading water through textiles and environmental change with Felicity Chapman
In this episode of the Our Water, Our Tomorrow podcast series, Felicity Chapman (Proud Aboriginal weaver, textile artist, visual storyteller and National Regional Arts Fellow) from Regional Arts Australia sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss how art, textiles and cultural practice can deepen our understanding of water and environmental change. Felicity shares insights from her research into eco-dyeing, water quality and Country, highlighting how creative practice can inspire new ways of thinking about water, sustainability and caring for the environment.
Episode 4
Cross-sector skills for our water sector with Alyssa Winkler and Andrew Shek
In this episode of the Our Water, Our Tomorrow podcast series, Alyssa Winkler (Senior Bid Manager) and Andrew Shek (Water Technology Lead) from John Holland sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss bridging the gap through cross-sector skills for the water sector. Alyssa and Andrew explore how transferable experience from transport, energy, resources and other industries can help address growing capability pressures as Australia’s water infrastructure pipeline expands. They highlight the importance of internal mobility, mentoring, skills mapping and diverse professional backgrounds, while sharing how organisations can build adaptable teams and create pathways for people to develop specialist water expertise over time.
Episode 3
Future-proofing water with Alana Dunker and Natalie Muir
In this episode of the Our Water, Our Tomorrow podcast series, Natalie Muir (Regional Director, Water) and Alana Dunker (Market Leader, Digital Services) from Stantec sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss how digital technologies, smart assets and workforce capability are helping future-proof water utilities. Natalie and Alana explore climate resilience, data-driven decision making and change management, highlighting practical steps utilities can take to strengthen resilience and deliver better outcomes for communities.
Episode 2
Planning for uncertainty: Building long-term water resilience with Ben McMaster
In this episode of the Our Water, Our Tomorrow podcast series, Ben McMaster (Water Business Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand) from AECOM sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss planning for uncertainty and building long-term water resilience. Ben explores the shift from static planning to adaptive pathways and system-wide thinking, highlighting how scenario modelling, clear decision triggers and cross-sector collaboration can help utilities time investment effectively and prepare for climate change, population growth and emerging water demands.
Episode 1
Smarter asset management and renewal with Neil Gordon
Our new podcast series, Our Water, Our Tomorrow, is here. In the first episode, Neil Gordon from Schneider Electric joins the Australian Water Association to discuss future-ready asset management and infrastructure renewal. Neil explores how predictive maintenance, digital technologies and risk-based planning can help utilities strengthen resilience and make informed investment decisions. Recorded at Ozwater’26, with Schneider Electric a Major Sponsor, the episode brings a practical lens to the future of water infrastructure.
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Episode 2
Planning for uncertainty: Building long-term water resilience with Ben McMaster
In this episode of the Our Water, Our Tomorrow podcast series, Ben McMaster (Water Business Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand) from AECOM sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss planning for uncertainty and building long-term water resilience. Ben explores the shift from static planning to adaptive pathways and system-wide thinking, highlighting how scenario modelling, clear decision triggers and cross-sector collaboration can help utilities time investment effectively and prepare for climate change, population growth and emerging water demands.
Episode 1
Smarter asset management and renewal with Neil Gordon
Our new podcast series, Our Water, Our Tomorrow, is here. In the first episode, Neil Gordon from Schneider Electric joins the Australian Water Association to discuss future-ready asset management and infrastructure renewal. Neil explores how predictive maintenance, digital technologies and risk-based planning can help utilities strengthen resilience and make informed investment decisions. Recorded at Ozwater’26, with Schneider Electric a Major Sponsor, the episode brings a practical lens to the future of water infrastructure.





