Industry leaders across Australia’s Plumbing Industry demonstrated national leadership and unity by signing an historic industry-first Pledge for Change, a powerful commitment to build inclusive, respectful workplaces and open new opportunities for the next generation of plumbers. The pledge was signed at the official launch of Building Futures: Breaking Barriers, a bold, three year initiative led by the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC) in partnership with ten leading unions, employers, industry bodies and industry training organisations from across the sector. Supported by the Australian Government’s Building Women’s Careers Program, the initiative is focused on driving lasting cultural and structural reform across the plumbing, pipe trades, and fire protection industries.
The Hon Andrew Giles MP at PICAC Narre Warren
Launched by Minister for Skills and Training, the Hon Andrew Giles MP at PICAC Narre Warren, Building Futures: Breaking Barriers brings together the industry from all corners of Australia to tackle the barriers that have limited women’s participation in the Plumbing Industry, and to build modern, inclusive, and sustainable workplaces for the future of the industry. A key feature of the program is its emphasis on shared commitment. Through the Pledge for Change, partners have formally committed to taking practical action, embedding inclusive leadership and education, creating safer, more flexible workplaces, and ensuring the industry is accessible, supportive and successful for a more diverse future workforce.