Indoor Air Quality Association Australia Chapter Podcast

In this episode we catch up with IAQAA President Bryan Jepsen about the latest updates for 2026 including the upcoming conference, and the plans for the technical working groups. For more information, visit www.iaqaautralia.org.au

In this episode we revist Dr Joe Spurgeon's presentation from our Lunch and Learn series (February 2021). Dr. Joe Spurgeon is an internationally recognised expert in air pollution, combustion toxicology, and indoor environmental assessment. Drawing on decades of research and fieldwork, Dr. Spurgeon shares findings from his post-restoration study of wildfire-impacted homes, exploring how differ...

In this episode, we’re joined by Ash Boss-Handley, a Certified Occupational Hygienist with extensive experience across construction, tunnelling, and mining industries. Ash shares insights into the unique challenges of working in underground environments, where a range of hazards—some less visible than others—can pose significant risks. While high-profile dangers often get the most attention, mould...

Canines have been used to detect hidden mould for over 20 years. As one of the added investigative tools of a mould inspector, the dogs are able to pinpoint the location of mould infestations with a 98% rate of accuracy. They have been able to find mould behind fiber walls, wood and concrete. And they are your family friend when not working.  In this episode we revisit Hank Nolan's presentatio...

In recent times dust storms, bushfires and the coronavirus have brought a focus to HVAC systems and their role in providing a healthy indoor environment during these events. This presentation will provide insights into HVAC design, operation and maintenance and how these systems can be configured to deal with these types of environmental challenges. In this episode we revisit Bryon Price's present...

In this short episode we will give you a quick rundown of the upcoming Annual General Meeting to be held on the 14th of November 2024. The AGM is open for members only, RSVP at our website at https://www.iaqaaustralia.org.au/events-3/#!event/2024/11/13/iaqa-australia-annual-general-meeting

IAQA Australia Vice President Jason Green sits down with us to chat about our upcoming conference: Using Science to Bridge the Gap in Indoor Air Quality and Disaster Response - 28 - 29 October 2024 at Rydges Parramatta NSW

Emotional responses in professionals after disaster events - management, recovery and improving staff psychological health and well-being (March 2020) In this episode, we revist Dr. Melissa Marot's presentation from our 2020 conference: Servicing Disasters in a Changing Climate. Dr Melissa Marot is a consultant organisational psychologist and neuropsychologist with a keen interest in the neuro...

Observed and projected changes in Australian climate extremes (March 2020) In this episode, we revisit Prof. David Karoly's presentation from our 2020 conference Servicing Disasters in a Changing Climate. David Karoly is a Professor Emeritus (honorary) at the University of Melbourne. He retired at the start of February 2022 from CSIRO in Australia, where he was a Chief Research Scientist in th...

In our first full length episode, we sit down with IAQA Australia Chapter President Bryan Jepsen. Bryan talks about his experience in the IAQ industry, the upcoming IAQAA Conference (October 2024), and gives us an update on the technical working groups. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/zoo/clarity

Welcome to the Indoor Air Quality Association Australian Chapter Podcast! In Episode 0 our host Julien Colangelo gives a quick introduction into who we are and what our plans are for the pod. Email us at: contact@iaqaaustralia.org.au #IAQA # IAQAA #IAQAAPOD Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/zoo/clarity