Our vision
Engineering a better future for Australasia
Responsible businesses are not just better for our community, but they’re also better connected, more in touch with industry shifts, innovative, and prepared to go above and beyond to improve our communities.
This is the heart of why we set our team on a path to engage with our communities. By sharing our knowledge and partnering with like-minded community groups to deliver sustainable outcomes for Australiasia’s towns and cities, we can shape a future that balances profit with the needs of individuals and groups.
The most exciting thing: we’ve only just begun.
Our commitment
Middleton Group has committed to providing a substantial amount of our collective time towards undertaking pro-bono work that has direct community benefit, and is aligned with our vision and mission.
Read on to find out how our team has engaged with community groups.
Education
High schools and universities
Middleton Group works with secondary and tertiary institutions offering leadership in our discipline. Some of these institutions include:
- University of Technology Sydney
- University of Sydney
- University of NSW
- Swinburne University of Technology
- Deakin University
- RTSA (University Challenge)
- Engineers Australia Elevation
We take part in guest lectures/tutorial appearances, feedback sessions, post-internship presentations, student social events, networking opportunities, and sponsorships. Contact us to request involvement at your next engineering-related event.
Middleton Group also offers structured opportunities for interns.
Masterclasses
In 2020, we hosted 16 masterclasses, sharing our experience with the engineering community and helping young engineers develop knowledge across all power disciplines including: transport, renewables, industrial, safety, transmission & distribution.
In future, we plan to continue delivering many more.
Check out examples of our masterclasses below.
Industry engagement
Conferences and events
We participate in events and conferences to contribute to the knowledge and expertise of the engineering sector as well as broader industries who take a special interest in the future of our country. Our experts are well-versed in facilitating and leading conversations in sustainability, transport and the future of industrial technologies.
Examples of our industry participation include:
- National Electric Energy Conference
- World Engineers Convention
- Permanent Way Institution
- Electric Energy Society of Australia event
- Women in Engineering
- Railway Technical Society of Australasia
We plan to continue sponsoring and attending engineering conferences and events.
Industry associations
Middleton Group are active participants and members in a range of associations including:
- Engineers Australia
- Electric Energy Society of Australia
- Railway Technical Society of Australasia
- Permanent Way Institution
- Clean Energy Council
Broader community
Our charity initiatives
Middleton Group staff take pride in taking part in charity activities. Our charity efforts have included the following:
- Bush fire relief – Red Cross
- COVID-19 CEO Sleepout – Vinnies
- 28 for Twenty-eight – Making Meditation Mainstream
Our impactful work
Middleton Group works with community groups and Non For Profit organisations on a pro bono basis for projects that have a positive impact on communities – especially focusing on sustainable usage of power.
Some of our past and in progress community-based works include:
- REFCL is a new technology introduced by the Victorian government to mitigate bushfires caused by fallen powerlines. Hepburn Wind is the owner and operator of Australia’s first community-owned wind farm and required assistance with preparing their site for REFCL installation. We have supported Hepburn Wind in the detailed design for REFCL which has enabled their site to be compliant with state government requirements.
- Bendigo Tramways – in progress – pro-bono job. Bendigo Tramways are looking to update their current system to ensure that they can operate their new trams for their museum. Middleton Group is assisting in the evaluation of current power systems and upgrade proposed for Tramway museum.
If you have an up-and-coming project that aims to improve community sustainability through renewable energy sources or better power usage, please share your brief with us here.
Get involved
Contact our community engagement team
Amber Truong
Power Engineer
