New Architectural Association Addressing the Challenges of Regional Australia

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In 2021, After devastating bushfires, floods and a global pandemic a group of like-minded leading regional architects from across New South Wales saw opportunity and a need to mobilise other architects to form a new, member driven organisation with a focus on, and concern for, positive change in the most important area of future urban growth in Australia, the regions.

The Regional Architects Association supports regional architectural practitioners to jointly strengthen the practice of architecture, and advocates for better understanding of the value and benefits of architecture, within local communities.

RAA co-Founder and Director of Takt, Katharina Hendel says “The challenges for regional architects are very different and the collegiate support experienced in cities is often not there. Being able to share our experiences and knowledge is extremely important, especially for the new generation of architects who are moving to these areas”.

The RAA’s inaugural conference will give voice to regional architects in a bid to properly shape the association. Open to architects from across the country, the conference will present a speaker series and hold site visits to various regional spots. Pressing issues such as disaster recovery, pandemic tourism, economic gridlock and housing are addressed, with the RAA intent on delivering solutions.

Annual memberships are available to architects and graduates with a variety of benefits and programs on offer including seminars, technical clinics, free online CPD and virtual networking.

The RAA is a not for profit organisation that relies on additional support from corporate partners and sponsors, not just as sources of income but as sources of technical knowledge and design possibility.

Safetyline Jalousie is delighted to join the RAA family as a Technical Founding member. By sharing experiences, discussing issues and working together with other suppliers, legislators, media and public we hope that collectively, we can create a better outcome for regional communities.

Memberships are now open to become a part of the RAA. For further information, visit: https://www.regionalarchitecture.net.au/membership

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Ali Asmar

Business Manager - VIC & SA

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  • Growing things, Eating, Movies, Architecture & Design,
  • Travel

Dislikes

  • Negative people, Cloudy days, Crying babies,
  • Noisy eating,
  • Noisy yawns

As the most recent addition to the Safetyline Jalousie family, Ali is still coming to terms with the fact that a typical telephone conversation will often be answered with “You’re calling from Safety what”? followed by having to sound out and spell the name “ja-lou-sie” (it happens to us all). Born in Lebanon, Ali has moved around a lot over the years, living in Cyprus, Sydney for most of his Schooling, as well as China and Hong Kong. He currently resides in Melbourne where he spends a lot of time in his garden or doing some sort of work around the house. (Not too dissimilar to many other Melburnians following the onset of Covid). With a very obvious cultured background, Ali is warm and talkative and he’ll get you talking too.

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Romile John

National Business Manager

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  • Family and Friends, Performance Cars, Mid Century Art and Design,
  • Music,
  • Property Development

Dislikes

  • Uneducated people (as in life and experience, not scholastically), Going to the gym, Sleeping,
  • Any form of administration work,
  • Dry July,
One of the Safetyine Jalousie originals, Rom (often mistaken for John) holds a great passion for the product. He says its “its innovative, a market leader and ever-evolving, very much like the company itself”. When you meet Rom, it is apparent that he is well-educated and well-travelled. Coming from a family of medical professionals, they moved around extensively and often. Last count was 125 countries. So nearly all of them! It’s really no surprise that Rom has mastered packing a weeks-worth of clothes and necessities into a carry-on bag. And when we say clothes we actually mean meticulously prepared outfits and accessories. When Rom enters a room, you’re sure to know it!
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Adam Racomelara

National Manager – Partnerships & Strategy

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  • Family, His work, Sport
  • Travel, New experiences

Dislikes

  • Dishonesty, Not being accountable, Apathy, Laziness
  • The LA Dodgers

Adam is our strategist and big ideas generator whose somewhat reserved nature could have some mistake him as a bit of an introvert. But that’s only until this quiet thinker is given a whiteboard and a marker – and then there’s no stopping the dialogue! 7 Years in at Safetyline Jalousie, Adam is continually expanding on his knowledge of the construction industry and is incredibly driven in his pursuit to help create better buildings via the use of better products. When Adam’s not on his quest to improve Australia’s built environment he’s spending most weekends escorting one of his 4 young kids to birthday parties, sometimes multiple parties. He has some stealth survival tips for other parents currently in the same predicament.

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Michael Cocks

Factory Manager

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  • Spending time with family, Catching up with mates
  • Mountain bike riding, Movies,
  • Beer

Dislikes

  • Soup, Bones in chicken, Alarm clock,
  • Equally annoying iPhone battery,
  • Negative people

Michael has become recognised at Safetyline Jalousie for his continually changing hairstyles (facial hair included). Buzz cut, undercut, dreadlocks, even a mullet. We’ve see it all. His current man bun could even be gone before we finish this sentence. Always up for a laugh, friends and colleagues love a chat with Michael, and his easy-going and approachable nature has earned him the respect of all staff. In fact, he even has a cohort of followers on the factory floor sporting his same hairstyles. Outside of work Michael has recently turned his attention to mountain bike riding. His very first ride ended with a pretty serious accident resulting in a deep puncture wound to his leg– it’s been a sore topic for his leg and his ego.

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Jonathan Gueudinot

National Logistics & Production Manager

Likes

  • Humility, Sports, Fine Dining,
  • Travel/Outdoors,
  • Animals

Dislikes

  • Self-importance, Untidiness, Pineapple on Pizza,
  • Bad Coffee,
  • Beetroot
Our South American Native, Jonathan is more simply and better known as “Chilli” (no need to try and guess his country of origin). After 16 years of military service, Chilli joined the Safetyline Jalousie team for what he describes as “a change of pace”. Although his average work day might look very different these days, there’s no doubt that Chilli’s previous experience has contributed in shaping a culture of commitment, community and comradery within the production team – the very important engine room of our company. Driven by a sense of accomplishment, in addition to running Safetyline Jalousie’s production line with military precision, Chilli has recently been studying hard to complete his Master’s Degree in Business and Logistics.
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Mandy Saliba

Marketing Manager

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  • Coffee, Wine, Hugs,
  • Big Earings,
  • Online Shopping

Dislikes

  • Yogurt (the word is even gross), Snakes, Heights,
  • Mess,
  • Bad Manners

Mandy has been with Safetyline jalousie since day one so would technically be considered a geriatric in “Jalousie years”. Whilst her role has changed and evolved over her time with the business, one thing that hasn’t is the happy and fun, team culture that she says “continues to make each day at work a joy”. As a mum of two little ones, Mandy thrives on new challenges and a little bit of chaos. Although, as a self-proclaimed clean freak, she ensures that all forms of chaos are kept in a very neat and tidy manner. We’ve also observed that Mandy appears to have an inherent fear of colour and will almost only ever be seen in black or white (or sometimes grey if she is being really out there).

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Lisa Spinks

Office Administration Manager

Likes

  • Family, Friends, Dogs,
  • Swimming in calm waters,
  • Sports

Dislikes

  • Disorganisation, Stress, Mess, People not cleaning up after themselves (no names mentioned),
  • Poor Communication

As a busy mother of 4, Lisa is highly skilled in organising, delegating, and troubleshooting – the proficiencies which she also demonstrates in her daily management of the Safetyline Jalousie office. Lisa tells us that she lives by the saying “What doesn’t break you makes you stronger”. (No doubt she’s had to use this little piece or personal encouragement from time to time to deal with our infinite requests)! Always on the go, Lisa has a very active lifestyle and starts every day with a walk to the beach with her husband and two dogs. Of an evening she still has the energy to spare for star jumps and squats in her makeshift gym/ (our office) before heading home to her other full-time job as “mum”.

 

 

 

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Nathan Rust

Founder & National Operations Director

Likes

  • Food, Family, Bikes,
  • Boats
  • CrossFit

Dislikes

  • Tree Nuts (Seriously Alergic), Itchy plants, Cold Weather,
  • Things that are slow,
  • Rude people
The younger brother of the co-founding sibling duo, “Nath” is the go-to for just about every technical, install, and manufacturing enquiry that comes via the business. Very early on, Nath’s product knowledge and problem-solving ability saw him organically take on the role of Operations, overseeing the design and management of Safetyline Jalousie’s behind-the-scenes work. When he’s off duty (and not answering a million questions), Nath enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 young kids. You’ll find him cheering on his son at weekend sports, enjoying the water somewhere along the Northern beaches and this lover of food is generally always planning his next big meal. Preferably a Lebanese banquet if anyone can suggest a restaurant he doesn’t frequent already.
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Leigh Rust

Founder & Director

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  • Being a dad, Sport, Keeping Fit,
  • Personal Development,
  • Chili Margaritas

Dislikes

  • Negativity, Feeling Trapped (or being stuck in a room for a whole day),
  • Boredom, Untrustworthy People
  • Having regrets

Leigh aka “Wolfpack” is one-half of the driving force behind Safetyline Jalousie and comes with two decades of experience within the Australian manufacturing and construction industry. The multi-award-winning entrepreneur and father of three youngsters is a passionate advocate for supporting Australian-made goods and improving the built environment for future generations to come. Always up for a challenge, Leigh never sits still and is constantly pushing himself to test his physical and mental endurance. He’s given just about everything a go. From amateur MMA fights, triathlons, or personal development endeavours, Leigh stands by the motto, ‘I never lose, either I win or I learn’.

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