



Neurodiversity in water: rethinking inclusion for a smarter sector with Annalisa Contos and Michael Krome
In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Annalisa Contos (Principal, Atom Consulting) and Michael Krome (Chief Operations Officer, Australian Spatial Analytics) sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss neurodiversity in the water industry. From lived expe…

A handbook for water utilities: engaging and supporting businesses to be water efficient with Adam Jones and Jethro Laidlaw
In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Adam Jones (Principal Engineer) from BMT and Jethro Laidlaw (Manager of Water Efficiency) from the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss a newl…

Investigation on removal of PFAS using water treatment sludge and biochar with Dr Duc Nguyen
In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Dr Duc Nguyen (Technology Project Engineer, Circular Economy Team, South East Water) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss innovative approaches to PFAS removal using water treatment sludge and biosolid-derived…

Turning the tap on water literacy with Tracey Willingham and Shane Jacobson
In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Tracey Willingham (Manager, Water Literacy and Education at Sydney Water) and Shane Jacobson (Actor, Comedian, and Sydney Water Ambassador) sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss turning the tap on water literacy…

From research to reality: how the Water e-Journal drives practice with Nick Swain
In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Nick Swain (Manager, Research and Development at SA Water; Member, Water e-Journal Technical Committee) sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss how the Water e-Journal bridges the gap between research and real-wor…

More than safety: tackling psychological risks in the water sector with Paul Clifford
In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Paul Clifford (Psychologist, Paul Clifford Psychology) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss tackling psychological risks in the water sector. Paul explains the growing importance of psychosocial risk managemen…

Securing our water future: water resilience in a changing climate with Ashley Kingsborough
In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series recorded at Ozwater'25 in May 2025, Dr Ashley Kingsborough (Senior Manager Water Futures and Security, SA Water) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss water security in the face of South Australia's record-break…