The waste and recycling industry is one of Queensland’s essential services. Stable, recession-resistant and offering a wide range of career pathways that many job seekers don’t realise exist. This free online webinar is for job seekers who are: leaving school, TAFE or are new to the workforce considering a career change looking for steady, long-term […]
The Waste Recycling Industry Association Queensland (WRIQ) is pleased to invite you to join us for the 2026 Future Waste Resources Symposium (FWR 2026), to be held on 18 & 19 March 2026 at the Intercontinental Brisbane. Following on from FWR 2025, this streamlined event has been designed to maintain momentum and foster continued collaboration […]
WRIQ is launching a limited pilot delivery of the nationally accredited course Recognising and Responding to Asbestos Risk in the Waste and Recycling Industry (11395NAT). This training has been developed specifically for workers in the waste and recycling sector who may encounter asbestos-containing materials during routine operations. Participants will gain practical knowledge to recognise asbestos […]
WRIQ is launching a limited pilot delivery of the nationally accredited course Recognising and Responding to Asbestos Risk in the Waste and Recycling Industry (11395NAT). This training has been developed specifically for workers in the waste and recycling sector who may encounter asbestos-containing materials during routine operations. Participants will gain practical knowledge to recognise asbestos […]
WRIQ is launching a limited pilot delivery of the nationally accredited course Recognising and Responding to Asbestos Risk in the Waste and Recycling Industry (11395NAT). This training has been developed specifically for workers in the waste and recycling sector who may encounter asbestos-containing materials during routine operations. Participants will gain practical knowledge to recognise asbestos […]
WRIQ is launching a limited pilot delivery of the nationally accredited course Recognising and Responding to Asbestos Risk in the Waste and Recycling Industry (11395NAT). This training has been developed specifically for workers in the waste and recycling sector who may encounter asbestos-containing materials during routine operations. Participants will gain practical knowledge to recognise asbestos […]
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PDF EVENT FLYERJoin WRIQ members and industry leaders for an afternoon of workforce insights, industry discussion and networking focused on the key challenges facing Queensland’s waste and recycling sector. Featuring economist Nick Behrens, Director at Queensland Australian Economic Advocacy Solutions (QEAS), the forum will explore emerging workforce trends, labour shortages, competition for skilled […]
Senior industry executives and retirees with more than 20 years of experience in the waste and recycling industry are warmly invited to attend this exclusive luncheon. Enjoy a relaxed two course lunch while taking part in candid conversations with respected industry leaders. This is a valuable opportunity to exchange insights, reflect on emerging trends and […]
The waste and recycling industry is fast-paced, demanding and often high-pressure. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training equips your team with the skills to recognise mental health challenges early, respond with confidence, and support colleagues until professional help is available. Creating mentally healthy workplaces isn’t just good practice – it’s essential. What you’ll learn […]
Join in the excitement at WRIQ’s 2026 Golf Day! Gather your team of four or nominate individually to compete in a day filled with fun, competition, and networking opportunities. The Golf day is played in the Ambrose Competition Format (4 players per team) with a shotgun start. Pairs and individual players will be placed in […]
Following the outstanding success of our 2025 Future Leaders Mentoring Program, WRIQ is proud to extend the initiative into a six-month professional development experience for 2026. Event One: Setting the Foundations The first of three in-person events will officially launch the 2026 program and bring mentors and mentees together for the first time. This evening […]
As lithium-ion battery volumes continue to rise across the waste and recycling stream, so too do the operational, safety and regulatory challenges facing Queensland’s resource recovery sector, with operators increasingly being required to respond to risks that are difficult to detect, manage and contain. This dedicated industry forum will focus on the practical actions, systems […]