Opening Address

With decades of experience in information Management and complex IT operations Joel Scully is here to guide us through the intricate maze of cyber threats that challenge our digital world and the safeguarding of our intellectual treasures. With a knack for making the complex understandable, Joel will unveil real-world cybersecurity breaches and provide straightforward, powerful strategies to protect our teams, secure our enterprises, and protect your precious intellectual property.

This session will provide an overview of disciplinary action under the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018 including: 
• the grounds for taking disciplinary action against a certifier,

• steps in the process,

• responding to a complaint, and 

• key takeaways from recent decisions of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal 

Looking back to make the future better – protecting your professional reputation

In the intricate world subdivision and the creation of titles in NSW, Subdivision Certification is becoming a pivotal process in conjunction with the building certification process and title process. This presentation delves into the real-world application of subdivision certification and provides recent case studies for review. The case studies will provide a nuanced understanding of both common and unique challenges faced during the certification process by the both the building and subdivision certifier.

The presentation aims to foster a deeper comprehension of subdivision certification practices with respect to torrens and strata titles, promoting excellence and efficacy for certifiers. Join the presentation as we explore of subdivision certification, turning theoretical knowledge into actionable wisdom.

Sponsored by FIREFLY.

1 in 5 of us will experience symptoms of mental illness in any given year. In Australia that’s around 5 million people and roughly 60% of these people won’t seek help. Mental illness has become the leading cause of long-term sickness absence and costs Australian businesses $39 billion per year. Depression, anxiety and stress-related disorders are the most common mental health conditions seen in the workplace. Although these conditions are treatable and often preventable, they can also cause prolonged sickness absence, and impact on the well-being and occupational functioning of those affected (Harvey et al., 2014). 

A mentally healthy workforce is the foundation to a successful business. Business leaders play a key role in driving policies, strategies, and behaviours that promote positive mental health and wellbeing, with benefits extending across the whole business from an individual to organisational level. 

Black Dog Institute is a world-renowned medical research institute, translating research into programs, resources, services, and digital tools to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. This presentation will discuss key strategies for a creating mentally healthy workplace, highlighting the Black Dog Institute’s leading evidence-based programs and free resources available to build skills and provide support to your workplace.

Sarah Rowan's speed painting from the EPIC Conference will be available for auction!

Building Act overview 

EDAP Western Group is a multidisciplinary organisation dedicated to the advancement of regional professionals engaged in environmental development and allied industries. Membership of the group is open to certifiers both council and private, environmental planners, health, building and allied development assessment professionals. The group runs an annual conference, special purpose seminars and a number of social occasions for the benefit of its members.

2024 EPIC Conference 

Yvette and Charbel will present some notable highlights from the EPIC Conference. 

2024 AAC Accolade Awards

An excellent chance to acknowledge the winners for their commitment and contributions to the industry. 

Closing Address