The Backflow Prevention Association of Australia Inc.( BPAA) is a professional body specifically dedicated to Backflow Prevention. It is a volunteer organisation made up from members across all aspects of the plumbing and water supply industry. Current members include Local Authority Employees, Manufacturers and Agents, Plumbing Contractors, Education and Training providers etc.
The BPAA currently has four State Chapters. These are Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. Meeting dates are available by clicking the State Chapter sections below. Minutes from previous meetings are available to Financial members only via the Members Only Page.
The BPAA Inc. is an amalgamation of the two previous groups, the Backflow Prevention Association Queensland Inc. and National Backflow Industry Group (NBIG).
Members have access to a range of benefits and leading edge information on changes in the backflow industry.
These include:
Industry representation to Government authorities
Input to Australian Standards
Access to like minded professionals
Regular meetings to discuss backflow issues
Invitations to workshops and seminars
Notification of new products
Members are able to utilise the ASK A QUESTION FACILITY (email) in order have queries resolved or problems solved. Please enter Ask a Question in the Email subject line.
Please see our Membership page for more information.
Click here to see our Code of Conduct
Jeff Parsonage- President (VIC)
Email: jeff@backflowservices.com.au
Mobile: 0413 923 709
Peter Damaso - Vice President (NSW)
Email: pdamaso@tpg.com.au
Mobile: 0418 434 820
Stephen Jennison - Secretary (QLD)
Email: Stephen.Jennison@moretonbay.qld.gov.au
Mobile: 0417 732 342
Bradd Freeburn - Treasurer (NSW)
Email: bradd@refiregroup.com.au
Mobile: 0414 592 977
Andrew Meade (VIC)
Email: bpaavic@gmail.com
Mobile: 0418 443 350
Rob Mitchell (NSW)
Email: rob@rmplumbingandbackflow.com.au
Mobile: 0437 586 222
Jim Mahon (QLD)
Email: jimpmahon@hotmail.com
Mobile: 0407 678 336
Adam Shaw (QLD)
Email: adam.shaw@tafe.qld.edu.au
Mobile: 0455 088 335
Keith Seabrook (VIC)
Email: seabrook@sme.com.au
Mobile: 0418 312 693
Kelvin Slade (LMAG Representative)
Email: kelvinslade@sladebrosplumbing.com.au
Mobile: 0435 945 840
See State Chapter page for more details on the Chapter in your State.
Postal Address:
PO Box 607
Mooloolaba Qld 4557
Phone: 130020BPAA or 0481 337 527
Email: bpaaoffice@bpaa.org.au
Please click here for all inquiries or comments.
Victorian Consumer Affairs Number A00332439
Want to know what Backflow Prevention is all about? Check out this link to a video called "The Good Oil"
(right click to run program if necessary)