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The Strata Insurance Industry – 2021 and Beyond

As the world continues to deal with the pandemic, 2021 and beyond seems daunting with health, economic and social issues continuing to impact our communities. Obviously much depends on how […]

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CHU

February 1, 2021

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How COVID-19 Affected Your Energy

In 2020, most people were affected by dramatic changes to their lives, businesses, income and working arrangements due to COVID-19. In 2021, the pandemic will continue to have an impact […]

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Strata Energy Services

January 30, 2021

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2021: Adapt and Flex to Keep Up with Accelerating Change

2020 was a year many people are glad to put behind them. Despite the frustrations and disruption caused by COVID-19, we’ve also seen some benefits of the global pandemic. It’s […]

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BCB

January 29, 2021

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NSW State Recap – Summer 2020

In light of the recent bushfires, I would like to begin my opening report for 2020 by expressing my deepest sympathies to everyone affected. On behalf of SCA (NSW), we […]

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Chris Duggan, SCA (NSW) President

December 18, 2020

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Concierge Services

A first for Canberra apartment buildings Canberra residents in high-rise apartments can expect convenience to be delivered to their door with concierge services in three new apartment buildings, a trend […]

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Marketplace Strategy Solutions & SCA (ACT)

December 11, 2020

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ACT State Recap – Autumn 2020

SCA (ACT) has been very active during the initial stage of the Covid-19 outbreak to ensure the ACT government is across the essential services that the Strata industry provides, as […]

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Chris Miller, SCA (ACT) President

October 1, 2020

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NSW State Recap – Autumn 2020

As New South Wales, Australia and the world struggle with the COVID-19 outbreak, I would like to begin my Autumn report by expressing my deepest sympathies to everyone affected. Our […]

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Chris Duggan, SCA (NSW) President

September 25, 2020

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QLD State Recap – Autumn 2020

COVID-19 The impact of COVID-19 (aka the coronavirus) is being felt throughout the world, with governments closing borders, encouraging remote working, and requesting/enforcing isolation for those showing symptoms or returning from overseas. It is a time of great uncertainty and one […]

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James Nickless, SCA (Qld) President

September 25, 2020

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ACT State Recap – Winter 2020

On 2 July 2020, the ACT Government extended the state of emergency introduced in May by Minister Gentleman, which enabled strata meetings to be attended by alternative means (such as […]

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Chris Miller, SCA (ACT) President

July 23, 2020

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TAS Recap – Winter 2020

Meetings The Strata titles Act (1998) requires that strata owners’ meetings are held annually and to comply Tasmanian Strata Managers are holding meetings by Zoom, phone, mail, email or a […]

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Nigel Burridge, SCA (TAS) President

July 15, 2020

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SA State Recap – Winter 2020

As we move out of the recent pandemic, it is an excellent time that we acknowledge how we faced the challenge of becoming agile and effective in providing an excellent […]

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Joshua Baldwin, SCA (SA) President

July 7, 2020

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The culture trap – the undervaluing of great people management (SCA (NSW) ESSAY 2020 WINNER)

As it entered ‘shots’ time at Friday drinks, a senior manager loudly bellowed “How good is our culture! Everyone is here!”. The then 22-year-old me was there and was loving […]

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Damien Excell – Bright & Duggan

June 26, 2020

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NZ Recap – Winter 2020

I’m sure no matter where you are in the world, like me, the last few months have been a whirlwind both personally and professionally. We have burst bubbles, navigated unchartered […]

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Joanne Barreto, SCA (NZ) President

June 16, 2020

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NSW State Recap – Winter 2020

With a semblance of familiarity creeping back into our lives as Public Health Orders have continued to ease restrictions imposed due to COVID-19; we’re proud of the hurdles SCA (NSW), […]

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Chris Duggan, SCA (NSW) President

June 10, 2020

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QLD State Recap – Winter 2020

As we move towards the new normal, it is important to look back and appreciate what we have learned and the obstacles we have been able to overcome. As the […]

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James Nickless SCA (Qld) President

June 5, 2020

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VIC State Recap – Winter 2020

Strata Community Australia (VIC), SCA (VIC), has successfully transitioned to the new normal created through the impact of COVID-19 and has, like so many of our members adapted to the […]

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Peter Scott, SCA (VIC) President

April 29, 2020

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Not 1 But 4 Catastrophic Events! Is it Too Early to Review 2020?

It may seem premature to already be reviewing 2020, but more has happened since the beginning of Summer 2019 and throughout 2020 than in any of the 10 preceding years. […]

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BCB

March 19, 2020

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Working from Home & Using Less Energy

Are you working from home due to COVID-19, or is this your new normal? If this is the case, you are likely to be using more energy. How do you […]

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March 19, 2020

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A Catalyst for Positive Change

How Businesses are Adapting with COVID-19 The global COVID-19 pandemic has tested business continuity plans and leadership resolve, but it has also triggered new ideas about the way we work […]

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Macquarie Bank

March 18, 2020

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After Disaster Strikes, What Happens to the Waste?

Forty percent of the waste Australia generates each year is from the demolition and construction sectors, with more than a third of it ending up in landfill. Insurance clean-up and […]

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CHU

March 17, 2020