Hello to all SCRIA members, Well how does the year go so fast! We are already in March and Easter is around the corner. It was not so long ago the turkeys were getting stuffed and Australia was being beaten by the English in our country sport. Now it is time to pull on our [...]

One of the most exciting benefits for our members is thanks to social media. SCRIA now has a thriving online community on Facebook. This is a great forum, not only to stay in touch with fellow members or to see the latest updates and event invitations, but also to receive job advice and referrals. If [...]

The SCRIA national enquiry line often receives calls or online comments from customers who need help or advice. When they are looking for professional carpet & upholstery cleaners or restoration specialists, we are able to refer them to our members. This is why it is essential that you keep your qualifications and service area up [...]

By Scott McFadzen, Master Water Restorer The thermal imaging camera is fast becoming an important tool for professional restoration companies.  These cameras allow us to see what the eye cannot, and provides an insight into what is happening behind that wall, which is wet from a recent rain event or a burst hose in the [...]

The cleaning and restoration industry is a constantly changing industry and facing it alone can be daunting. So why not join a trade association? Age old excuses include time, money, competition, and fear of the ‘’Old Boys Club”. But any good business owner knows that they want to see a return on the investment of [...]

SCRIA was invited to present at Australasian Charters Loss Adjusters (AICLA) Seminar in Melbourne, 19 February 2014. As part of SCRIA’s ongoing efforts to promote SCRIA in the industry, we were delighted to accept. The event was aimed at Loss Adjusters and included a range of speakers on different insurance matters. SCRIA chose not to [...]

20 March: Victoria Meeting, First Aid Training, Dandenong RSL, 6.00pm 29 May: Jena Dyco Mould & Restoration Conference – SCRIA Welcome Drinks, Phamish Bar and Restaurant, Melbourne, 7pm 30-31 May: Exhibitor at Jena Dyco Mould & Restoration Conference, Novotel St.Kilda, Melbourne 31 May: SCRIA Member Panel Discussion, Q+A with our Secretary Mark Carey

SCRIA is happy to announce that it will be sponsoring the Jena Dyco Mould and Restoration Conference from 30th to 31st May 2014. We have organised to run a few events around the conference in order to get the most exposure for SCRIA as well as giving benefits to our members. SCRIA Events: SCRIA Welcome [...]

Thank you to all who attended our Annual General Meeting held at Rosehill Racecourse in October. A couple of key areas were outlined at the AGM and I’ve included a short summary of the key topics below for those that couldn’t make it. SCRIA Board Election We extend our sincere thanks an appreciation to our [...]

Even the best-run businesses go through slow periods. Whether it’s due to a sluggish economic period or just a particular time of year – such as school holidays or the Christmas holiday period – most businesses will go through a lull every now and then. It’s important you don’t just twiddle your thumbs and wait [...]