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Central Safety Group Inc. AGM news

On the 11th February 2025, Central Safety Group held its 2024 AGM.

Our Secretary for the last 5 years, Heather Turner, did not re-nominate to be on the Committee and so there have been a few changes and additions. The CSG Committee for 2025 comprises: 

• President - Nan Austin
• Vice-President - Christina Rennick
• Secretary - Rob D'Elsini
• Treasurer - Cameron Cranstoun
• Committee Members - 
  • Gavin Kenny
  • Jane Loudon (Events Co-ordinator)
  • Dominic Melling
  • Marina Milankovic (Membership Co-ordinator)
  • Craig Ramadge (Social Media Co-ordinator)

It's great to have new members on the Commitee, not only for succession planning, but also to bring fresh ideas to benefit all members.

A special thanks to Heather Turner for being a wonderful Secretary, whose attention to detail ensured our smooth transition into becoming an Incorporated Association. She has certainly been keeping us on the straight and narrow! Heather remains a financial member of CSG, so we will continue to see her at our events. Meanwhile, we thank her for the great contribution she has made to our group.

There were no proposals put forward at this year's AGM; fees for both levels of membership will remain the same for 2026.

We discussed the December networking event. The 2024 event at Parliament House was enjoyed by many, but the Committee organisers had a few issues to deal with behind the scenes, including the fact that the charge per person increased significantly after we had already booked the venue and advertised the event. As a result we will not be returning there this year.

Instead we would like to try something new by engaging caterers at a venue large enough for 40+ attendees to sit down in a more informal setting. We are asking members if they have access to a suitable venue or could recommend one to us. If you can help us out, or have any other suggestions to contribute to CSG in general, please go to the Contact US section on our home page and let us know. Your feedback is always appreciated.

Many thanks to those who attended the AGM as we look forward to another great year!

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Heather Turner: A career in auditing

In a recent edition of the global online publication "The Auditor", there is a profile of Heather Turner, who has had a long career in auditing and also happens to be the current Secretary of Central Safety Group.

It is a great article, where Heather is interviewed and shares many fascinating stories about her Australian work experiences. She also talks about the importance of lifelong learning, as well as how she sees the future of the auditing profession.

Heather began her working life in a chemical lab, where she was given the opportunity to branch out into chemical safety and, from there, to quality assurance. She had extensive experience with WorkSafe Victoria as an auditor prior to beginning her own consultancy in 2014. Therefore, she has worked from both sides of the fence: with the Regulator and with assisting businesses.

Heather gives plenty of sage advice in the interview, including this gem: "To be a good auditor, you’ve got to deliver bad news in a positive way."

The article certainly explains why, as our Secretary, she has such an eye for proper process and detail.

Here is the link to the full article.

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