AIRAH
AIRAH is the peak body representing the HVAC&R industry in Australia.
Our mission is to lead an Australian HVAC&R industry that is highly skilled, safe and sustainable.
AIRAH is an Australia-wide organisation with a proud history of representing, connecting, and educating professionals and practitioners who are of fundamental importance to our comfort, health and safety.
HVAC&R is a defining feature of our modern existence, but few people outside the industry talk about it. It keeps us comfortable and productive. It even keeps us alive.
AIRAH members are the forefront of the Australian HVAC&R building services industry. Our work supports members, and our mission is to create an Australian HVAC&R industry that is highly skilled and professional, safe, sustainable, and environmentally effective.
AIRAH keeps its members and the sector informed with access to the latest technical resources and industry news. This includes our highly-regarded publications – Ecolibrium and HVAC&R News.
AIRAH provides our members and the broader industry with opportunities to come together throughout the year, across Australia and online!
AIRAH helps HVAC&R building services professionals and practitioners to advance their knowledge and skills, and to keep updated on industry best practices through continuing professional development (CPD).
AIRAH’s advocacy work supports our mission of creating an Australian HVAC&R industry that is highly skilled and professional, safe, sustainable, and environmentally effective.
Since 2015, Abraham Corona, M.AIRAH, has been one of the Institute's most engaged members. Now he has joined the AIRAH team in a newly created role.
AIRAH has provided feedback on the NSW government review of the Design and Building Practitioners Act (DBP Act), which requires engineers to be professionally registered.
AIRAH has provided feedback on the Victorian government’s proposal to amend the minimum standards for rental properties and rooming houses. The consultation is important because similar rules may be rolled out in other jurisdictions.
AIRAH has submitted comments on the National Construction Code 2025 Public Comment Draft. The input from AIRAH members was vital in preparing this submission and we would like to thank those who participated in the webinars and provided feedback.
AIRAH has provided feedback on the Australian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy. Building on work done overseas, the taxonomy seeks to define what is classed as a “sustainable” investment.
AIRAH celebrated June 26, World Refrigeration Day, with the first event in the Heat pumps in the spotlight series at Woolworths, Burwood Brickworks.
Women of AIRAH QLD recently held a social Pinot and Picasso workshop. Attendees were able to create their own masterpieces to take home while enjoying some great food, a glass of wine, and brilliant company.
Ecolibrium is the official journal of AIRAH. It is the most influential HVAC&R publication in Australia, offering in-depth news on the latest technologies, case studies, peer-reviewed technical papers, and informed editorial.
HVAC&R News is AIRAH’s free magazine for tradespeople and end users. It has the highest distribution and readership of any HVAC&R magazine in Australia.
HVAC&R Search is Australia's only dedicated directory for the HVAC&R building services industry.
Independent advice on cooling and heating your home brought to you by AIRAH.