News & Events

SEGRA National Summit Highlights Regional Transformation and the Power of Skills

Tue Mar 31 2026

The SEGRA Foundation’s 29th National Regional and Economic Development Summit brought together the thinkers, tinkerers, doers, and improvers shaping the future of regional Australia. Held on 25–26 March 2026 in Lithgow, NSW, the Summit provided a platform for shared learning, innovation, and collaboration across government, industry, education, and communities. ISA was represented by David Forbes, Regional Industry Engagement Manager, who joined leaders and practitioners from across the country to explore the key drivers of sustainable regional growth.

Key Industry Challenges and Opportunities Highlighted at VTA Conference

Mon Mar 30 2026

Camilla Elmes, Senior Engagement Manager, and Dale Northeast, Industry Engagement Manager for Transport and Logistics, attended the Victorian Transport Association (VTA) State Conference, where several strong and recurring themes of clear industry relevance were highlighted. Across sessions, speakers reflected on the pressures currently facing the transport and logistics sector, while also reinforcing the direction in which the industry is moving.

RPAS in Australian Skies 2026 conference - Preparing the Workforce and Regulations for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)

Thu Mar 26 2026

What does it take to safely unlock a sky filled with drones? Australia is gearing up for a future where uncrewed aviation is mainstream, scalable, and deeply integrated across our economy.

Celebrating Diversity in Transport and Logistics

Wed Mar 25 2026

Camilla Elmes, Senior Engagement Manager, represented ISA at the Celebrating Diversity in Transport and Logistics breakfast event hosted by the Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) in Brisbane last week.

2026 Industry Roundtables

National

May - June 2026

ISA will be hosting a series of Industry Roundtables in key Transport Supply Chain hubs to better understand the diverse workforce challenges facing businesses across regions across May - June. These sessions will provide an opportunity to share your perspectives on workforce pressures, emerging issues, and the practical solutions that can support a stronger, more resilient transport and supply chain workforce. We’ll also be providing an update on progress of projects across our workforce plans.

Yakka Training Drives Employment and Training Success in Rail

Mon Mar 23 2026

Yakka Training, a 100% Indigenous-owned business, is continuing to create powerful employment pathways through its dedicated training initiatives, most recently demonstrated through its Cootamundra Rail Readiness program.