Meet Our Members
Real stories. Real experience. One industry.
For more than 135 years, Master Plumbers has supported the people who keep Victoria’s plumbing and mechanical services industry moving. But what does membership actually mean to the people who live it?
Membership means something different to everyone. From decades of industry experience to starting out as an apprentice, our members represent different generations, businesses and stages of their careers.
Their stories show the practical support, knowledge, advocacy and connections that membership can provide.
Meet six Master Plumbers members and hear, in their own words, what membership means to them.
Dave McCarthy, McCarthy Plumbing
“A Master Plumbers membership will give you more than what you can ever take from it.”
Dave McCarthy calls Master Plumbers the trainer in his corner. Not the one throwing the punches for him, the one making sure he lands more than he misses.
Bill Durham, Life Member
“You become much more knowledgeable in the industry because the association is a great source for that knowledge.”
Bill Durham has been a Master Plumbers member for 74 of his 95 years. Hear what nearly three-quarters of a century in the industry has taught him, and what membership has meant along the way.
Phill Craig, Servus Group
“Whatever expert you need is only a phone call away.”
25 years a member, 35 years in business. Phill Craig on the GST changes, the OH&S ramp-up and the staff decisions Master Plumbers helped him get right.
Peter Herzog, Project Plus
“They’re supporting without any judging, so they can help the small business grow.”
Project Plus hires its apprentices through Master Plumbers. Peter Herzog on what proper screening and a second layer of cover actually save a growing business.
Barbara Camiolo, Apprentice
“There’s no right age to start anything new, just go for it.”
Barbara started her plumbing apprenticeship at 27, proving that there’s no single path into the industry. Her story is about taking the leap, starting something new and finding your place in plumbing.
Hamish McDonald, Apprentice
“My plan is to be the jack of all trades and try and master a couple.”
Hamish McDonald is building his career as an apprentice, with a clear ambition to learn as much as he can. His story is about developing a broad skill set while finding the areas of plumbing he wants to master.
Six members. Six perspectives.
What does membership mean to you?
Membership looks different depending on where you are in your career or business. From long-standing industry experience to running a growing business, there’s no single way to be a Master Plumbers member.
