Antonella Abbate • 12 June 2026

Want to be our next Member under the Spolight?

We want to celebrate our members and share their journeys throughout their careers.

We invite you to share your journey as an IAME member, including your work history, career achievements, and experiences during your time in the automotive industry. Your story helps preserve our history, recognise the people who have shaped our industry, and demonstrate the lasting value of IAME membership.


We want to celebrate your unique connection to both the automotive industry and the IAME. Tell us about your extensive experience and your thoughts on how the industry has evolved over the years.


What you can include:

  • Industry Evolution: How the automotive industry has changed since you first started.
  • Technology & Practices: The major changes you have seen in vehicle technology and workshop practices throughout your career.
  • Your IAME Connection: Why you have remained an IAME member and the value the institute has provided to you.
  • Passing the Torch: Any advice you would give to apprentices and younger members entering the industry today.


If you have any photographs, memorabilia, workshop pictures, or other items related to your career that you would be happy to share, please include them! We would love to feature them as part of your Member Spotlight article.


Send your email to: membership@iame.com.au

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