Rescue Activities at Newcastle Knights Stadium
Rescue Activities at Newcastle Knights Stadium Over the past few weeks, Newcastle Rescue have assisted in some serious high risk rescue activities. The ongoing replacement of Newcastle Knights roof and Silo rescue consultations at 42m, both of which required our specialist team to ensure workers go home safely. That’s what we do best. If your company requires high risk training or...Read More
Smart & Skilled program, Newcastle Rescue & Consultancy worked with Mai-Wel job seekers to build real, practical foundations
Through our recent Smart & Skilled program, Newcastle Rescue & Consultancy worked with Mai-Wel job seekers to build real, practical foundations in: • Workplace safety • Confidence and teamwork • Responsibility and resilience In just 3 days of intensive, hands-on training, participants gained nationally recognised skills in areas like: Safe work practices Manual handling Fatigue...Read More
Newcastle Rescue & Consultancy Expands Its Presence in Vietnam
Newcastle Rescue & Consultancy Expands Its Presence in Vietnam . Preventing death or serious harm does not happen by chance. It takes planning, discipline, training, and an unwavering commitment to doing things right every time. That belief has driven Newcastle Rescue & Consultancy’s Chief Executive Officer John Owen to continually raise the bar and consult to Vietnams biggest...Read More
Finding Strength in the Journey: Wabi-Sabi in Safety Training
In the heart of Australia’s outback, where resilience is part of everyday life, a dedicated group of workers at a remote Mount Isa mine site recently completed Confined Space Rescue and Fire Team Operations training with Newcastle Rescue & Consultancy Pty Ltd. The Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi teaches us to embrace imperfection, value growth, and find beauty in the learning...Read More
2026: Elevating Silica Safety & Site Supervisor Training with Newcastle Rescue
This is the year to take Silica Safety to the next level—and Newcastle Rescue & Consultancy Pty Ltd is here to lead the way. We’re continuing our strong commitment to protecting workers and workplaces through our Nationally Accredited Asbestos & Silica Safety Courses, trusted across the industry for their quality and compliance. Silica Safety training has been delivered during 2025 via...Read More
Building Skills for the Future: How Newcastle Rescue & Consultancy Can Prepare Workers for High-Speed Rail Jobs
The announcement that construction of the Newcastle–Sydney high-speed rail link will begin in 2027 marks a transformative moment for our region. This project, part of Australia’s broader east coast high-speed rail vision, will create thousands of jobs across engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance. For Newcastle and the Hunter, it’s more than a transport upgrade—it’s an...Read More
Building the Future Workforce: Safety Skills for Hunter’s Energy & Infrastructure Boom
The Hunter Region is Changing – Are You Ready? The Hunter Valley and Newcastle are entering a new era. With coal mines like BHP’s Mt Arthur closing by 2030, the region is pivoting toward clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and major infrastructure projects. This transition isn’t just about technology—it’s about people. Local workers, young jobseekers, and Indigenous communities need...Read More
Silica Dust Exposure Concerns?
Silica Safety Under Scrutiny: What the Snowy Hydro Shutdown Means for Your Workforce In July 2025, the Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project—a cornerstone of Australia’s renewable energy future—made headlines for all the wrong reasons. A concrete testing lab at Lobs Hole was shut down after SafeWork NSW raised serious concerns about worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS). The closure,...Read More