Latest Podcast Episodes
Episode 10
Partnering to deliver smart water reading solutions with Ash Jones
In this episode of the Looking back, moving forward podcast series, Ash Jones (Senior Operations Manager, Advanced Metering at Downer) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss partnering to deliver smart water reading solutions. Ash explains how smart meters offer accurate, real-time water usage insights for utilities and customers alike, and how Downer’s national workforce supports the rollout and maintenance of this transformative technology.
Episode 9
Water without limits: climate resilience, innovation and circularity with Scott Chalmers
In this episode of the Looking back, moving forward podcast series, Scott Chalmers (General Manager Strategic Growth, Osmoflo) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss the evolving role of innovation and collaboration in driving climate resilience across the water industry. Scott reflects on technological advancements in desalination and Australia's responsibility in global water leadership.
Episode 8
Reconciliation in water: what does best-practice co-design and engagement look like
In this episode of the Looking back, moving forward podcast series, Nellie Hirschausen (Aboriginal Engagement Lead, SA Water) and Nina Braid (Aboriginal Partnerships Manager, Yarra Valley Water) discuss reconciliation in the water sector. They share their experiences working across diverse communities and utility environments, highlighting the importance of co-design, early engagement and leadership commitment to meaningful reconciliation.
2024 Accelerating Action Podcast Recaps
Episode 18
Carbon credits in the water sector
In this episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Kate Smith (Senior Consultant, Aurecon) and Anthony Williams (Manager for Carbon Markets and Strategy, Aurecon) sit down with the Australian Water Association to explore the role of carbon credits in the water sector.
Episode 17
Indigenous-led youth outreach using real-world community water engineering challenges
In this episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Josh MacLeod (Pathways Outreach Program Manager, Engineers Without Borders Australia) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss an inspiring Indigenous-led youth outreach initiative.
Episode 16
Biosolids production and end use in Australia and New Zealand: statistics and trends
In the latest episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Lauren Randall (Team Leader, Drinking Water Quality Program, Hunter Water) and Beatrice Yong (Senior Technical Advisor, Water Corporation) sit down with the Australian Water Association for an insightful conversation on biosolids management.