December 2024 Newsletter
Seasons Greetings 
Our office will be closed for the holidays from Friday December 20th & will reopen on Monday January 6th 2025.
All orders placed through our website during this time will be processed and shipped upon our return. You can expect to receive your orders starting from January 6th.
The team at Elevate Survey Supplies wishes you a safe and happy holiday season with your friends and family!
End Of Year Lucky Draw
To celebrate another fantastic year and show our gratitude for your incredible support, we’re hosting a spectacular Lucky Draw with prizes valued at over $600!
What’s up for grabs?
1x GNSS 2m Carbon Fibre Snap Lock Telescopic Pole
1x SECO Heavy Duty Survey Stake Bag &
1x Elevate Survey Supplies Water Bottle
How to Enter:
Simply place an order over $500 (excluding GST) between December 4th 2024 – January 12th 2025, and you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win!
The lucky winner will be announced on January 15th 2025 and contacted by email.
*Competition closes at 11:59 PM on January 12th, 2025.
The C.R. Kennedy Cup Results
Congratulations to all the winners of the annual Survey Cup!
Major prizes were taken home by De Nada Surveys, C.R. Kennedy & Benchmark Surveys WA.
Well done to those teams!
A special shout-out to Tim Smith from WA Mine Surveyors, who won the Longest Drive competition on Hole 11, taking home a $500 Crown gift voucher!
We hope you enjoy your winnings, Tim!
A big thank you to the event directors and sponsors for organizing such a fantastic day of competition and camaraderie 
We look forward to another exciting Survey Cup next year!
Click here to find out more.
Top Industry News in the Past Month
Finding A Satisfying Career In Surveying
Despite going only as far as Year 9 at high school, Dempsey May decided to become an adult student and take on Curtin University’s Bachelor of Surveying (Honours) degree. We spoke with him to find out what drives his passion for surveying and what he plans for his career.
Click here to find out more.
Plastic Rubbish On Beaches Spotted From Space
RMIT University scientists have developed a new technique for spotting plastic rubbish on beaches and successfully field tested it on a remote stretch of coastline. The satellite imagery tool picks up differences in how sand, water and plastics reflect light.
Click here to find out more.
Mapping Vegetation For Managing The Land
NSW’s Native Vegetation Regulatory Map has proven pivotal for mapping vegetation and identifying land use over 800,000 square kilometres.
Click here to find out more.
Geospatial To Boost Economy By $689 billion By 2034
Australia’s economy could be better off to the tune of a cumulative $689 billion over the next 10 years thanks to continued uptake of geospatial technology.
Click here to find out more.
2024 WA Award Recipients Announced
The recipients of the Geospatial Council of Australia’s (GCA) 2024 Geospatial Excellence Awards for Western Australia were announced during the GCA’s WA Conference in Perth on Friday, 8 November.
Click here to find out more.
Happy International GIS Day for 2024
This year’s event marks the 25th anniversary of the day’s founding.
GIS Day is billed as being a day dedicated to educating and inspiring students, colleagues and the wider community, showing them how GIS contributes to the betterment of society.
Click here to find out more.
Upcoming Industry Events
Don’t miss out on the last events of the year!
Connect with industry leaders and stay ahead of the curve at these upcoming survey and infrastructure events.
Follow the links to register now!
AIBS South Australia Chapter Training and Christmas Drinks – Dec 4
This session will delve into the implications for building surveying practices in both local government and private sectors. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and share insights related to these important reforms.
For more information, click here.
WAIS Christmas Sundowner – Dec 5
Make an appearance at the Old Courthouse for all the right reasons!
Lock Thursday 5th December away in your diary, throw away the keys and join us for drinks, finger food and networking as WAIS hosts its Christmas Sundowner in the historic heritage listed building.
For more information, click here.
ISASA Board Meeting – Dec 5
The last board meeting from the Surveyors Board of SA for 2024.
For more information, click here.
Surveyors Australia Drinks – Dec 9-10
Join us for a free, casual year-end gathering to connect with fellow surveyors, reflect on 2024, and discuss plans for advancing the profession in 2025.
– Mackay, Dec 9th
– Brisbane, Dec 10th
For more information, click here.
ISNSW Southern Group Full Day Seminar – Dec 6
Starting off with a welcome from ISNSW President Mitch Hanlon, this seminar will include a day packed with presentations from fellow colleagues to discuss the future of surveying and upcoming projects.
For more information, click here.
Women in Surveying and Spatial Sciences Networking Breakfast Forum – Dec 12
Network and connect with your colleagues and discuss hot topics over a delicious breakfast!
In the spirit of Christmas, please bring a sustainable Secret Santa gift. Feel free to make it, bake it, grow it, or find it at an op-shop! We look forward to celebrating with you!
For more information, click here.
What is the Forest Stewardship Council?
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is referred to as the gold standard of sustainable forestry, and we are extremely proud to be a certified FSC member.
Being a part of the FSC ecosystem ensures that you’re supporting responsible forestry management with its wide range of benefits, not just for the forests themselves, but for those whom depend on it’s maintenance for their own survival.
Check out the FSC Factsheet under “Resources” to read more about Elevate Survey Supplies’ FSC involvement and the causes you support by purchasing our 100% FSC Certified timber products.
Inspire the Next Generation of Surveyors with Get Kids into Surveying!
This dynamic project is dedicated to igniting a passion for geospatial science in young minds.
Through engaging educational resources and exciting initiatives, “Get Kids into Surveying” is shaping the future of the surveying profession.
Making a Difference:
- Empowering Educators: Providing teachers with the tools and resources to bring surveying to life in the classroom.
- Building Partnerships: Collaborating with surveying associations to create impactful outreach programs.
- Nurturing Talent: Offering global scholarship schemes to support aspiring surveyors.
Explore a world of interactive learning materials, hands-on activities, and career exploration resources designed to inspire the next generation of geospatial professionals.
Ready to make a difference? Join the movement and become an ambassador today!
