Topic outline

  • General

    Laboratory Managers Association of South Australia Inc.


    The Laboratory Managers Association of South Australia Inc. was formed in 1994 to facilitate training, education and development of members and to assist in communicating ideas and information. The association is open to all persons working as Science laboratory personnel in the education environment in both state and independent schools.

    The association is run by members for members. An elected executive committee meets on the second Monday of each Term at the Education Development Centre.

    The association is affiliated with CEASA.

    MISSION STATEMENT

    The Laboratory Managers Association of South Australia Inc :
         *fosters mutual support and sharing of members knowledge and experience
         *promotes networking and PD opportunities
         *and empowers members
    to provide safe and positive outcomes that enhance Science education.

    We believe that laboratory personnel are integral in improved student outcomes.

    By providing technical support to teachers and students we encourage the exploration of the sciences.

    We model and encourage safe work practices.

    OBJECT AND PURPOSE

    * To act as a support for members
    *     To facilitate Training, Education and Development
    * To assist in communicating ideas and information

  • Files

  • Relieving Staff

    LMASA can provide a list of people willing to act as relieving staff, in school laboratories.

    If you require relieving staff, please contact:
         Margaret Boyle
         Eynesbury Senior College
         15-19 Franklin Street
         Adelaide, SA 5000
         Ph: 8216-9115 (direct)
              8410-5388 (school)
        Fax: 8410-5253
        Email: mboyle@eynesbury.sa.edu.au

    If you wish to be included in the list of relieving staff, please complete the Relieving Staff Form below, and post to Margaret.

  • Membership

    Fill in the membership form and post with a cheque (membership is currently $50 per annum, due in January) to the Treasurer. Please make cheques payable to "The Laboratory Managers Association of South Australia Inc"

    Remember membership fees for professional associations are tax deductible!

    Membership Provides:
    • four issues per year of our newsletter "The Spatula"
    • members prices at our annual conference and our other functions
    • indemnity insurance for the association plus the Eastern & Hills, Western, Northern and Southern Hub Group meetings
    • information on interstate conferences
    • access to an email distribution list of members
    • access to a further 'members only' web page

  • Contact Details

    PRESIDENT

    Despina Karlovassitis (Desi) 
    c/- Loxton High School 
    PO Box 446
    LOXTONSA5333 
    Phone: (08) 8584 7339 
    Fax: (08) 8584 7765 
    Email:     Despina.Karlovassitis819@schools.sa.edu.au

    SECRETARY

    Janine Rowe 
    Salisbury East High School 
    50 Smith Rd 
    SALISBURY EAST 5109 
    Phone: 8258 2070 
    Fax: 8250 3733 
    Email:    Janine.Rowe804@schools.sa.edu.au

    TREASURER:

    Rianne Wright

    c/- Immanuel College

    32 Morphett Rd

    NOVAR GARDENS SA 5040

    Phone (08) 8294 3588

    Fax (08) 8294 2658

    Email rwright@immanuel.sa.edu.au

    VICE PRESIDENT:

    Sheryl Hoffmann

    c/- Concordia College

    45 Cheltenham St

    HIGHGATE SA 5063

    Phone (08) 8272 0444

    Fax (08) 8272 1463

    Email shoffmann@concordia.sa.edu.au

    • Access to Our Member's Only Webpage

      The LMASA has a webpage filled with useful information, resources and archived copies of The Spatula. You need to be a current financial member to access the page. Please follow the instruction below.