Another two repairers have joined the Australian Collision Industry Alliance - but many more are needed if ACIA is to continue its work of raising awareness of careers in collision. Thanks to its work at many careers expos, ACIA has engaged with both young people and careers advisors and placed school leavers in shops for work experience. This has led to a number of new apprenticeships being take up all around Australia. Each careers fair costs over $7000 with stand and equipment hire and other supplementary costs. The more repairers that join, the more careers expos and other opportunities such as motoring events ACIA can attend to promote the industry as a rewarding place to work. Membership starts at just $550.
ACIA welcomes:
Fix Auto Mulgrave – Lana Pagiamtzis
Lana, owner of Fix Auto Mulgrave, has joined ACIA with a strong commitment to supporting diversity and empowering women in the automotive industry. A passionate advocate for fostering a ‘family culture’ in the workshop, Lana is eager to inspire the next generation of automotive professionals. She recognised the importance of individual workshops and businesses being part of a broader industry collaboration—one that drives meaningful change. With the support of Fix Auto Australia, Lana is proud to stand behind ACIA’s mission to shift perceptions of the collision repair industry and build a more inclusive, progressive future.
Lana, owner of Fix Auto Mulgrave, has joined ACIA with a strong commitment to supporting diversity and empowering women in the automotive industry. A passionate advocate for fostering a ‘family culture’ in the workshop, Lana is eager to inspire the next generation of automotive professionals. She recognised the importance of individual workshops and businesses being part of a broader industry collaboration—one that drives meaningful change. With the support of Fix Auto Australia, Lana is proud to stand behind ACIA’s mission to shift perceptions of the collision repair industry and build a more inclusive, progressive future.
Sampson Car Repairs – Jodie Sampson
Jodie, co-owner of Sampson Car Repairs in Tamworth, brings over 60 years of proud family history to ACIA. As a locally owned and operated business, Sampson’s has become a trusted name in automotive repair. Jodie and her husband Luke are passionate about promoting career pathways in collision repair and have already partnered with local schools and industry roadshows to showcase the trade. By joining ACIA, Jodie is seeking support, collaboration, and opportunities to continue advocating for the next generation of skilled tradespeople in regional Australia.
Jodie, co-owner of Sampson Car Repairs in Tamworth, brings over 60 years of proud family history to ACIA. As a locally owned and operated business, Sampson’s has become a trusted name in automotive repair. Jodie and her husband Luke are passionate about promoting career pathways in collision repair and have already partnered with local schools and industry roadshows to showcase the trade. By joining ACIA, Jodie is seeking support, collaboration, and opportunities to continue advocating for the next generation of skilled tradespeople in regional Australia.