Plumbing and fire protection need more people in the workforce, and they need those people to stay.
When people feel supported at work, they’re more likely to remain in the industry and contribute to its growth. A more inclusive industry is more productive, resilient and ready for the future.
Building Futures is an industry-led initiative that supports safer, more inclusive workplaces across the plumbing and fire protection trades.
This groundbreaking three-year project is part of the Building Women’s Careers Program (BWC), funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
Bringing industry together to build solutions.
Groundbreaking research and lived experience.
Through leadership and education.
2025
Planning/launch
Project planning
National & state launches
2026
Develop models
Business framework
Testing design
2027
National rollout
Rollout of framework
National Awareness campaign
2025/2026
Deep dive
Industry research
Evaluation
2026/2027
Pilot models
Pilot, evaluate, refine
2027/2028
Evaluation
Analysis
Next steps
2025
Planning/launch
Project planning
National & state launches
2025/2026
Deep dive
Industry research
Evaluation
2026
Develop models
Business framework
Testing design
2026/2027
Pilot models
Pilot, evaluate, refine
2027
National rollout
Rollout of framework
National Awareness campaign
2027/2028
Evaluation
Analysis
Project planning
National & state launches
National framework
Training design
Rollout of framework
National Awareness campaign
Industry research
Evaluation
Pilot, evaluate, refine
Analysis
Next steps
Project Partners represent plumbing industry educators, employers, unions and peak bodies.
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